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March 12 Is Equal Pay Day - Women Earn Only 78 Cents For Every Dollar Men Earn

This year, Equal Pay Day in the U.S. falls on Tuesday, March 12.

So what is the significance of the Equal Pay Day?

It is a day that was originated by the National Committee on Pay Equity, or NCPE, in 1996 to promote public awareness regarding the gap between men's and women's wages.

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by Jyotsna V

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