U.S. President Barack Obama speaks on the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act

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President Obama delivers remarks commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act which President Kennedy signed on June 10, 1963. The law requires employers to give women and men equal pay for equal work. He reflects on the history of unequal pay, quotes President Kennedy, and says there is still work to be done to achieve equal pay for equal work. Obama also says increasing the minimum wage is necessary.

Date Issued:

2013-06-10T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Michigan State University. Libraries

Collection:

G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

Place:

United States and United States

Subject Topic:

Equal pay for equal work and Minimum wage

Subject Name:

United States

Subject Title:

Equal Pay Act of 1963

Language:

English

Rights:

No Copyright

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https://n2t.net/ark:/85335/m5nv99b6z