As the world marks International Women's Day, activists in the U.S. are pointing out that the American workplace hasn't kept up with changes in the workforce and family.
Correspondent Mary MacCarthy spoke to Linda Meric, the National Director of 9-5, an organization that fights for better workplace policies for women.
She said that, despite efforts by the Obama administration to reduce the gender wage gap, women still earn far less than men:
IN: "Right now the pay gap is about 79 cents for the dollar…"
OUT: "For that dollar."
DUR: 22"
GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0308LindaMeric-mm-soundbite1.mp3
Linda Meric says that the lack of family-friendly workplace policies in the U.S., such as paid sick leave and paid maternity leave, affects women much more than men:
IN: "Right now…"
OUT: …family member"
DUR: 31"
GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0308LindaMeric-mm-soundbite2.mp3
Correspondent Mary MacCarthy spoke to Linda Meric, the National Director of 9-5, an organization that fights for better workplace policies for women.
She said that, despite efforts by the Obama administration to reduce the gender wage gap, women still earn far less than men:
IN: "Right now the pay gap is about 79 cents for the dollar…"
OUT: "For that dollar."
DUR: 22"
GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0308LindaMeric-mm-soundbite1.mp3
Linda Meric says that the lack of family-friendly workplace policies in the U.S., such as paid sick leave and paid maternity leave, affects women much more than men:
IN: "Right now…"
OUT: …family member"
DUR: 31"
GENERIC: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0308LindaMeric-mm-soundbite2.mp3