On average in the U.S., Latinas make 51 cents for every dollar made by men. In Silicon Valley, the gap is even wider.
Latina leaders and community members gathered Thursday at San Jose State University to call on local leaders and businesses to close the wage gap.Latina leaders and community members gathered Thursday at San Jose State University to call on local leaders and businesses to close the wage gap.In Silicon Valley, the gap is even wider.
It also says that if that wage gap was eliminated, the typical working Latina would have enough money to pay for around 33 months of childcare, 38 months of food and 6 semesters of tuition and fees at a four-year-public university. "We don't want to work all the way up until December, November, October this year. But we have seen shifts," she said, "Last year we were in November. The year prior we were in December and so we're moving closer to January."San Jose City Council Member Peter Ortiz said he's working on policy that makes sure the city of San Jose does its part.
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