Today Assemblywoman Addie J. Russell joined her colleagues in the Assembly to pass a bill that strengthens anti-discrimination language in state law in order to ensure women are treated fairly in New York.
“Women are a driving force of our economy and many are the breadwinners supporting their families. Sadly, on average, they also earn only 78 cents to every dollar a man makes for working the same job. It is unacceptable that in 2015 a woman does not earn equal pay for equal work. It’s discrimination and it’s wrong. I am proud that the Assembly once again passed legislation that would ensure women would be paid fairly. This legislation not only helps women succeed, it helps all of us succeed.”