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Ensuring an Equitable Recovery for Women

The Women’s Bureau champions policies and standards that safeguard the interests of working women, advocates for the equality and economic security of women and their families, and promotes quality work environments.
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Bearing the cost: Segregation by industry and occupation has a high cost for women of color. -$39.3B in lower wages for Black women, -$46.7B for Hispanic women.

Impact of Inequality on Women Workers

We're committed to addressing inequality in all its forms to support workers and advance our mission.

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Our Fostering Access, Rights and Equity grant program helps women workers who are paid low wages learn about and access their employment rights and benefits. Meet the 2022 grantees.

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