Assemblywoman Addie J.
Russell (D-Theresa) said, “I am pleased to have been offered the opportunity to
speak to those attending the American Association of University Women’s New
York State Convention in Lake Placid this Saturday
evening. As the Chair of the Assembly Task Force on Women’s Issues, my
remarks will include the importance of the Women’s Equality Agenda that the New
York State Legislature is expected to take up before the end of session this
year.
Recently,
Assemblywoman Russell introduced a Resolution supporting Pay Equity for women,
and helped pass legislation on the same subject. At the time she said,
“In this day and age, any form of wage discrimination, especially gender
discrimination, in the workplace is disgraceful. This legislation
continues my long standing commitment to eliminating pay inequity.
Specifically, the bills would make it easier to enforce equal pay laws and
create state policy to determine and define comparable work.
Assemblywoman
Russell will also discuss measures that increase protection and assistance for
victims of domestic violence that have already passed. Assemblywoman
Russell said, “One in four women will experience domestic violence in her
lifetime. It is estimated that three women are murdered by their intimate
partner each day in the United States