On Tuesday, The Pennsylvania Policy Blog published a great recap of the latest news in Pennsylvania around the gender gap (and there has been a lot lately). The gender gap in question refers to the difference in what women earn on average compared to men, and is an issue we have explored at various times on this blog.
The impact of the gender gap does not end when women stop working, however. Since income during your career affects income in retirement, the gender gap follows women beyond their years in the workforce. In Pennsylvania, for instance, the typical single male over 65 in retirement has $3,011 more per year then he needs if he is renting, according to the Pennsylvania Elder Economic Security Initiative. However, the typical single female in the same situation has $5,065 less than what she needs in order to live in her home with dignity. These numbers translate into a $8,076 gap in income between typical Pennsylvania men and women in retirement.
There are many reasons for this pay gap, and they do include issues such as the amount of time spent in the workforce and education level. But not all of the gap can be explained by these issues - at least part of it boils down to unequal pay between men and women.
The US took a step in addressing unequal pay earlier this year with the signing of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which clarified that every discriminatory paycheck or action restarts the clock for filing a pay discrimination complaint. But to go further, we also need passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act, which would strengthen the protections available under the Equal Pay Act and close the gaps that have led to a narrow, constrained reading of the law’s protections. Please take a moment to learn more about Paycheck Fairness and take action. Also, you can learn more about unequal pay in retirement from the short presentation below or from reading the Pennsylvania Elder Economic Security Index.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
PathWays PA Job Postings - 11/11/09
Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk
Busy Delco non-profit seeks FT A/P, A/R clerk. Experience required. Friendly, flexible atmosphere. Fax resumes to: 610-328-2807, attention: JR/LD
Truancy Case Manager
Maturity and ability to handle pressure, flexibility, detail-oriented, good organizational skills, and familiarity working with at risk families. Provide own transportation and hold flexible hours. Bachelor Degree in Social Work or related field and Valid Driver’s license required. Fax resume to MT/LD 610-328-2807.
Part-Time Financial Educator
Part-Time Innovative program that promotes economic well-being in low-income families seeks a BS/BA level Financial Educator. You must be comfortable with people, computers and TANF system and have the ability to discuss basic financial planning and budgeting. Must be able to work some evenings and Saturday mornings. Independent transportation required; bilingual a plus. 4 year degree required - no exceptions - prefer BSW, background in education, or related field. Counseling experience also preferred. This position will split time between Delaware County and Philadelphia. Fax resumes to LD/LK 610-328-2807.
Full-Time Financial Educator
Innovative program that promotes economic well-being in low-income families seeks a BS/BA level Financial Educator. You must be comfortable with people, computers and TANF system and have the ability to discuss basic financial planning and budgeting. Must be able to work some evenings and Saturday mornings. Independent transportation required; bilingual a plus. 4 year degree required - no exceptions - prefer BSW, background in education, or related field. Counseling experience also preferred. This position will be located in Delaware County. Fax resumes to LD/LK 610-328-2807.
Trauma-informed Therapists
PathWays PA is seeking quality therapists to provide trauma-informed therapeutic services to women, teen mothers and teen girls in their homes. Must be trained-in trauma-informed services and be familiar with the S.E.L.F. model; must also be comfortable addressing sexual abuse and domestic violence issues. Flexible hours required. LSW and credentialed/eligible to be credentialed to provide services to CBH members required. Philadelphia and some DELCO area. Full time and Part time position available. Fax resumes to: BD/LD 610-328-2807
Busy Delco non-profit seeks FT A/P, A/R clerk. Experience required. Friendly, flexible atmosphere. Fax resumes to: 610-328-2807, attention: JR/LD
Truancy Case Manager
Maturity and ability to handle pressure, flexibility, detail-oriented, good organizational skills, and familiarity working with at risk families. Provide own transportation and hold flexible hours. Bachelor Degree in Social Work or related field and Valid Driver’s license required. Fax resume to MT/LD 610-328-2807.
Part-Time Financial Educator
Part-Time Innovative program that promotes economic well-being in low-income families seeks a BS/BA level Financial Educator. You must be comfortable with people, computers and TANF system and have the ability to discuss basic financial planning and budgeting. Must be able to work some evenings and Saturday mornings. Independent transportation required; bilingual a plus. 4 year degree required - no exceptions - prefer BSW, background in education, or related field. Counseling experience also preferred. This position will split time between Delaware County and Philadelphia. Fax resumes to LD/LK 610-328-2807.
Full-Time Financial Educator
Innovative program that promotes economic well-being in low-income families seeks a BS/BA level Financial Educator. You must be comfortable with people, computers and TANF system and have the ability to discuss basic financial planning and budgeting. Must be able to work some evenings and Saturday mornings. Independent transportation required; bilingual a plus. 4 year degree required - no exceptions - prefer BSW, background in education, or related field. Counseling experience also preferred. This position will be located in Delaware County. Fax resumes to LD/LK 610-328-2807.
Trauma-informed Therapists
PathWays PA is seeking quality therapists to provide trauma-informed therapeutic services to women, teen mothers and teen girls in their homes. Must be trained-in trauma-informed services and be familiar with the S.E.L.F. model; must also be comfortable addressing sexual abuse and domestic violence issues. Flexible hours required. LSW and credentialed/eligible to be credentialed to provide services to CBH members required. Philadelphia and some DELCO area. Full time and Part time position available. Fax resumes to: BD/LD 610-328-2807
PathWays PA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
More on H1N1
Freakonomics had a good post yesterday showing the prevalence of H1N1 based on Washington, DC flu data:
As the post goes on to note, some of the increased reports may come from "media hype" about swine flu - you can go to the post and judge the chart for yourself.
What are your thoughts on the relationship between H1N1, our health, and earned sick time? Let us know in the comments.
It’s instantly apparent that this year is unprecedented in recent history. Long before the typical spike season we are already seeing more cases than we’ve ever seen — and presumably the worst is yet to come.
As the post goes on to note, some of the increased reports may come from "media hype" about swine flu - you can go to the post and judge the chart for yourself.
What are your thoughts on the relationship between H1N1, our health, and earned sick time? Let us know in the comments.
Senate Hearing on H1N1 and Paid Sick Days
Yesterday, Senator Chris Dodd and others gathered to hold a hearing on H1N1 and paid sick days. You can view the entire hearing on the committee website (FYI, the video starts as soon as you open the link), and read the submitted testimony there as well. During the hearing, Senator Dodd proposed introducing legislation that would ensure people with the flu had paid sick days.
MomsRising member Desiree Rosado was one of the speakers at the hearing. As MomsRising reports:
Do you have a story to tell about paid sick days? Please post it in the comments!
Also, if you are on Facebook, you can become a fan of our causes, Earned Sick Time Pennsylvania and Earned Sick Time Philadelphia!
As an FYI, posts will be shorter this week while we are in DC attending a conference. If there is a topic you would like us to discuss when we return, please post it in the comments.
MomsRising member Desiree Rosado was one of the speakers at the hearing. As MomsRising reports:
“We are trying to pay down debts and make our family financially stable, but it’s a hard road,” Rosado told the Subcommittee in her testimony. “And it’s made a lot harder because whenever we get sick or our children get sick, we have to decide whether to stay home without pay, or to disregard doctor’s orders and risk getting sicker and infecting other by going to work or school.”
Do you have a story to tell about paid sick days? Please post it in the comments!
Also, if you are on Facebook, you can become a fan of our causes, Earned Sick Time Pennsylvania and Earned Sick Time Philadelphia!
As an FYI, posts will be shorter this week while we are in DC attending a conference. If there is a topic you would like us to discuss when we return, please post it in the comments.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
A Personalized Jobless Rate
Yesterday, The New York Times put an interactive tool on their website that shows the unemployment rate for various demographic groups in the US. As the tool shows, unemployment varies by race, age, and education level.
As of September 2009, women were slightly less likely to be unemployed than the average person: women had a 7.6 percent unemployment rate compared to the national rate of 8.6 percent. Men, however, had an unemployment rate of 9.6 percent.
When all the demographic points are held equal, a lack of education correlates with the highest unemployment rate. Men and women without a high school diploma have a 17.5 percent unemployment rate. Close behind are people between the ages of 15 and 24, who have a 16.7 percent unemployment rate (remember, to qualify as unemployed, a person must be actively searching for a job and currently available to work, so this rate does not include students who choose not to work). When looking at race, African Americans have the highest unemployment rate at 13.9 percent, followed by Hispanics at 11.2 percent, and Caucasians at 7.2 percent. "All other races" have an unemployment rate of 9.2 percent.
What are your thoughts? Do any of these numbers surprise you? Let us know in the comments.
As of September 2009, women were slightly less likely to be unemployed than the average person: women had a 7.6 percent unemployment rate compared to the national rate of 8.6 percent. Men, however, had an unemployment rate of 9.6 percent.
When all the demographic points are held equal, a lack of education correlates with the highest unemployment rate. Men and women without a high school diploma have a 17.5 percent unemployment rate. Close behind are people between the ages of 15 and 24, who have a 16.7 percent unemployment rate (remember, to qualify as unemployed, a person must be actively searching for a job and currently available to work, so this rate does not include students who choose not to work). When looking at race, African Americans have the highest unemployment rate at 13.9 percent, followed by Hispanics at 11.2 percent, and Caucasians at 7.2 percent. "All other races" have an unemployment rate of 9.2 percent.
What are your thoughts? Do any of these numbers surprise you? Let us know in the comments.
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