April 12 is Equal Pay Day. Though federal law banning sex-based wage discrimination was enacted 52 years ago, there is still a significant pay gap between women's and men's wages. The Michigan Equal Pay Day Coalition, of which LWV is a member, is sponsoring Equal Pay Day events in Lansing. More information can be found here . It's not likely that many of us will be in Lansing on April 12, but we can wear RED that day to symbolize that women's wages are "in the red."

The gender gap in pay is a complex issue, with many factors contributing to it. However, it is clear that much more progress is needed in order for the work of women to be considered as valuable as men with comparable qualifications for the same job.

Sue McCollister, President

Hoorah!  This year we met...and exceeded...our Budget goal in sales for Radio Days!

 

For several years we have had a budget goal of $2,000 in ad sales for Radio Days, but we have failed to meet it.  We've come close a couple of times, but have missed by $200 to $400.  This year we raised $2,230.00! 

 

Thank you to our sales reps:  Fran Hamburg, Carol Locker, Sue McCollister, Judy McDowell, Katherine Redwine, Karen Sherwood, Carole Swinehart, Rosemary Wilson, and Dave Wirth.

 

Thank you also to our readers who recorded public service announcements at the WMPX studio on a very snowy day:  Diane Brown Willhelm, Linda Carey, Kim Steinke, and Dave Wirth.

 

And, finally, thank you to Julie Schmidt, who took charge of everything while Karen went to sunny Florida for a February vacation.

 

Please go over the list of local businesses that have supported our program by purchasing ads or sponsoring public service announcements.  Frequent these businesses whenever you can and be sure to thank them for their support of the League of Women Voters during Radio Days.