(4 Apr 2017) Equal Pay Day is being held today to highlight wage discrimination against women, and activists are holding rallies around the country.
U.S. government data say that women made about 80 cents for every dollar men earned in 2015.
House Democrats spoke outside the U.S. Capitol to draw attention to the issue they consider to be more than an issue of fairness, but a 'fundamental economic concern."
House Minority Leader Rep. Nancy Pelosi said the pay gap 'disrespects women's work and undermines American families.'
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