Today is Women's Day
09:16According to the Associated Press
"The
role of women in American society is significant. According
to the U.S. Census, women make up more than 47 percent of the workforce and are
dominant in such professions as registered nurses, dental assistants, cashiers,
accountants and pharmacists.
"They
make up at least a third of physicians and surgeons, as well as lawyers and
judges. Women also represent 55 percent of all college students.
"Still,
American women continue to be paid less than men, earning 80 cents for every
dollar a man makes. The median income for women was $40,742 in 2015, compared
with $51,212 for men, according to census data."
In
Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, there will be a "Women
Workers Rising" rally outside the Labor Department.
Organizers
are calling on supporters to come and "be in solidarity with women workers
— for an end to workplace violence and harassment and to promote pay equity,
one fair living wage, paid leave and labor rights at work."
Some
conservatives on social media are calling the women's strike vague and
self-serving, and say it favors wealthy women.
Organizers
are calling on all those who can't take time off for the protest to wear red in
solidarity.
They
say red signifies love and sacrifice.
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