Latina Equal Pay Day
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November 20, 2019, is Latina Equal Pay Day. It\\u2019s not a celebration, it\\u2019s a day of awareness.
\\nMany know that lower earnings for women equate to less money to care for their families. It\\u2019s been a half of century since President Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act yet, there still isn\\u2019t equal pay. Latina women earn about 54 cents for every dollar earned by white, non-Hispanic men. There are many layers to factors that contribute to this gap and raising awareness on Latina Equal Pay Day is an opportunity for us all to engage in a deeper conversation about solutions.
\\nThe gender wage gap can\\u2019t be solved by individuals alone. Companies, government, community organizations also have a role in addressing the solutions. LeanIn.org has comprehensive suggested solutions on their website. As individuals, we can also take an active role in advocating for ourselves.
\\nMake career aspirations known to your supervisors by clearly articulating if you are interested in roles that expand your skill set and pay more. Think clearly about what you want to say and present that in a concise manner.
\\nBe aware of market rate, before heading into a conversation about compensation prepare with facts. Use a few of the online salary tools to understand how much you should be earning based on experience level, education, and very importantly your geographic area.
\\nAsk confidently, when you present your request to your supervisor or tell a job recruiter salary expectations say it with confidence. Be prepared to speak to the value you\\u2019ll be adding to the team/organization/company and follow that up with facts of the market rate.
\\nWhen it comes to equal pay, the more we know the better-informed decisions we can make as it relates to which jobs we accept and money that we decide to accept for the value we add.
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