Addressing the Latina Wage Gap: A Necessary Step for Our Nation’s Economic Prosperity

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Addressing the Latina Wage Gap: A Necessary Step for Our Nation’s Economic Prosperity

Despite Latinas’ unparalleled economic contribution, Latinas are still paid only 54 cents for every dollar paid to a non-Hispanic white man.

They face a myriad of obstacles that contribute to and exacerbate the Latina wage gap. This fact sheet provides a breakdown of the effects of the wage gap with policy recommendations to unleash Latinas’ full economic potential.

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