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Recent reports show a persistant wage gap between women and men, even in high paying jobs.

On Equal Pay Day, concern over Latina wage gap

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It is Equal Pay Day today, but equal pay is far from the case for the nation's women, especially Hispanic and African-American women, according to recent … Read More

Former Labor Department Chief Economist Adriana Kugler makes the economic case for immigration reform.

Former Latina Chief Economist advocates for immigration reform, family-friendly policies

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There are not too many Latina economists -- at least not yet.  Yet Adriana Kugler, who recently finished her tenure (it's usually a one-year position) as the … Read More

A new report finds a wage gap for Latina women in the 20 states with highest Latina employment.

New figures show Latina women hit hard by wage gap

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Texas and California might have the largest populations of employed Latinas - but Hispanic women in these states are paid only 59 cents and 69 cents, … Read More

Latino unemployment is at its lowest in 4 years, according to the Department of Labor.

Latino unemployment lowest in 4 years

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The Department of Labor released employment statistics today.  Latino unemployment is at 9.6 percent, the lowest number since December 2008, according to … Read More

A new report says the wage gap between women and men is one of the biggest economic barriers facing Latinas.

Women’s wage gap is big economic roadblock for Latinas, says new report

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Latina women make 62 cents for every dollar made by an average white male, according to the Department of Labor.  This is one of the biggest factors limiting … Read More