Lilly Ledbetter

2024 - 10 - 14

Lilly Ledbetter: The Woman Who Closed the Pay Gap...and Just Shutout of This World!

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Remembering Lilly Ledbetter, the equal pay champion who not only inspired legislation but also turned her fight into a legacy!

Lilly Ledbetter, the fearless crusader for equal pay, has passed away at the remarkable age of 86. Her journey began in the late 1990s when she discovered her male counterparts at Goodyear Tire were earning a whopping 40% more than her for doing the same job. This eye-opening experience ignited a battle that would not only change her life but also set a precedent for equal pay in America. With her indomitable spirit, Ledbetter filed a lawsuit against Goodyear in 1999, leading to a significant landmark in the struggle for equal pay and women's rights.

Lilly’s case ultimately reached the U.S. Supreme Court, where, despite an unfavorable ruling, her perseverance caught the attention of the public and lawmakers alike. Her efforts culminated in the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, which was the first piece of legislation signed into law by Barack Obama after his inauguration. This milestone not only provided women with the rights to sue for wage discrimination but also highlighted the ongoing struggles many still faced in securing equal pay for equal work. Her bravery transformed her plight into a rallying cry for fairness that resonated across every corner of the nation.

Ledbetter's legacy is greater than just the act named after her; it revolutionized how wage discrimination is addressed in the workplace. Thanks to her efforts, countless women and men today have a stronger legal foundation to challenge pay disparities. In a world where gender-based wage gaps still persist, Lilly's fight remains a beacon of hope and encouragement for those still on the battlefield, advocating for equality in remuneration.

As we remember Lilly Ledbetter, let us bask in the brilliance of her achievements—and not just because she took on corporate giants with poise and tenacity. Fun fact: She ignited a movement that inspired the creation of Equal Pay Day, which symbolizes how far women must work into the year to earn what men earned the previous year. Wouldn't it be great if one day this day became obsolete? Another interesting tidbit: Ledbetter was known to have a wicked sense of humor, often reminding her supporters that “sometimes you have to be your own hero” - and she certainly was! May her legacy inspire future generations to continue the fight for equality!

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Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay icon, dead at 86 (CBS News)

Lilly Ledbetter, a champion of women getting paid the same as men for doing the same work, has died, her family said in a statement. She was 86.

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Lilly Ledbetter, icon of equal pay in US, dies aged 86 (BBC News)

Alabama woman's case led to law, signed by Barack Obama, that gave Americans more rights to sue for pay discrimination.

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Lilly Ledbetter, Whose Fight for Equal Pay Changed U.S. Law, Dies ... (The New York Times)

Her lawsuit against Goodyear helped pave the way for the 2009 Fair Pay Act, which was signed into law by former President Barack Obama.

Fair Pay Advocate Lilly Ledbetter, 86, Dies (Democracy Now!)

Lilly Ledbetter has died at the age of 86. In 1999, Ledbetter sued Goodyear Tire after learning she was paid 40% less than male colleagues doing the same ...

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Lilly Ledbetter, who fought for equal pay, dies at age 86 (KLTV)

Ledbetter's family ...

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Lilly Ledbetter, a pay equality pioneer, dead at 86 (alreporter.com)

According to her family, Ledbetter died of respiratory failure. Ledbetter worked at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. plant in Gadsden for 19 years before ...

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Lilly Ledbetter, rare comet, District 2: Down in Alabama (al.com)

Listen here for an excerpt from the District 2 debate (the rest of the report is below):. A champion of fair pay. Lilly Ledbetter, an employee at the ...

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Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay and women's rights activist, dies at 86 (NBC News)

Women's rights activist Lilly Ledbetter has died, according to a family representative. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act became the first bill Barack Obama ...

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Lilly Ledbetter, who sued Goodyear for gender discrimination and ... (CNN)

Lilly Ledbetter, whose gender pay equity legal fight was the inspiration for the Fair Pay Act of 2009, has died at age 86.

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Lilly Ledbetter, activist who fought for equal pay for women, dies at 86 (Spectrum News NY1)

The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act passed in 2009, decades after she sued her employer for paying her less than men with similar experience.

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Lilly Ledbetter, who fought for equal pay, dies at age 86 (WCAX)

Ledbetter's family ...

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Lilly Ledbetter, an icon of the fight for equal pay, has died at 86 (ABC News)

Lilly Ledbetter, an former Alabama factory manager whose lawsuit against her employer made her an icon of the equal pay movement and led to landmark wage ...

Lilly Ledbetter, an icon of the fight for equal pay, has died at 86 (The Globe and Mail)

Ledbetter's discovery that she was earning less than her male counterparts for doing the same job at a Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. plant in Alabama led to her ...

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Décès de Lilly Ledbetter, chantre de l'égalité salariale qui a donné ... (Le Figaro)

Cette ancienne salariée de Goodyear, décédée ce samedi à l'âge de 86 ans, avait poursuivi l'entreprise pour l'avoir moins bien payée que ses collègues ...

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Lilly Ledbetter, icon in the battle for U.S. equal pay, dead at 86 | CBC ... (CBC.ca)

Lilly Ledbetter, an former Alabama factory manager whose lawsuit against her employer made her an icon of the equal pay movement and led to landmark wage ...

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Lilly Ledbetter, the activist who inspired fair pay act, dies at 86 (NPR)

Lilly Ledbetter, a supervisor at a Goodyear tire plant in Alabama, discovered she was receiving less pay than men who worked the same position.

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of Lilly ... (The White House)

Lilly Ledbetter was a fearless leader and advocate for equal pay. Her fight began on the factory floor and reached the Supreme Court and Congress, and she.

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Lilly Ledbetter death: Equal pay activist who sued Goodyear for ... (KFSN-TV)

The woman behind the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act law has died. She was 86. Ledbetter was known for suing Goodyear for gender discrimination.

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Lilly Ledbetter, the activist who inspired fair pay act, dies at 86 (OPB News)

Lilly Ledbetter, a women's equality activist whose fight for pay equity led to passage of the monumental Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, died Saturday ...

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Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay champion who inspired Fair Pay Act, dies ... (The Guardian)

Ledbetter sued employer Goodyear in 1998 after finding out she was paid $6500 less than lowest-paid male supervisor.

Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on the Passing of Lilly ... (The White House)

Lilly Ledbetter was a tireless leader in the fight for equal rights. After finding out that she had been systematically underpaid for nearly two decades.

Activist who inspired Fair Pay Act, Lilly Ledbetter, dies at 86 (Boise State Public Radio)

A trailblazer of gender pay equity, Lilly Ledbetter has died. Her legal fight against a former employer brought attention to the issue, and paved the way ...

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Lilly Ledbetter, the activist who inspired Fair Pay Act, dies at 86 (Texas Public Radio)

Lilly Ledbetter, a supervisor at a Goodyear tire plant in Alabama, discovered she was receiving less pay than men who worked the same position.

Activist who inspired Fair Pay Act, Lilly Ledbetter, dies at 86 (NPR)

A trailblazer of gender pay equity, Lilly Ledbetter has died. Her legal fight against a former employer brought attention to the issue, and paved the way ...

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