Equal Pay for Equal Work

Statement

Today marks the 94th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution guaranteeing women the right to vote. This marked a major milestone for equality in our country.

I am committed to another equality milestone -- equal pay for equal work! And as South Carolina's new United States Senator I will work tirelessly to end this pointless discrimination.

Right now in this country, women earn roughly 20% less than men doing the same job. You and I know this is wrong, plain and simple. But Lindsey Graham seems to think it's just fine. Just this Spring, Graham voted against considering the Paycheck Fairness Act -- a law that would have safeguard against wage discrimination based on gender.

I'll make equal work for equal pay a priority. As your next Senator, I'll not simply vote for but I will sponsor equal pay for equal work legislation.

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