Lilly Ledbetter: A Legacy of Equal Pay Advocacy
Lilly Ledbetter's Impact on Equal Pay
Lilly Ledbetter, an icon of equal pay in the US, passed away at the age of 86. Her relentless battle against pay discrimination not only changed her life but also the lives of many Americans. After discovering she was paid less than her male counterparts, Ledbetter filed a lawsuit that brought national attention to the issue of gender-based wage disparity. This led to the passage of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2009.
Key Highlights of Her Legacy
- 1979: Started her career at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company.
- 2007: Supreme Court ruled in her case, underscoring the need for legislative change.
- 2009: The Fair Pay Act was passed, empowering workers to challenge pay discrimination without time limitations.
Her story continues to resonate, reminding us that the fight for equal pay is ongoing.
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