Events tagged with "1963 legislation"

Historical Events tagged with "1963 legislation"

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Equal Pay Act Signed into Law by Kennedy

June 10th, 1963 61 years ago

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 was signed into law by President John F. Kennedy as part of his New Frontier Program. This legislation aimed to abolish wage disparity based on sex, marking a pivotal moment in the fight for gender equality in the workplace. It addressed the common practice of paying women less than men for the same work and mandated equal pay for equal work across all sectors. This act was a significant step towards improving the economic status of women and fostering greater equality in the workforce.