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First Women-Only Union
The first women-only union is formed: The United Tailoresses of New York. They soon go on strike. -
Mary Mclead Bethune
The National Council of Negro Women is formed by Mary McLeod Bethune to lobby against racism, sexism, and job discrimination. She was the most signigicant influence regarding equality form 1936-1945 -
Woolworth Store Strike
Clerks and other workers, all women, stage a sit-down strike at the Woolworth store in Detroit, Michigan. They occupied the store for seven days and won on a broad range of issues. -
Women Earn Only 60.7 Cent to Every Male Dollar
Women earn 60.7 cents to every male dollar, a decrease of 3.2 cents. (annual earnings) -
EEOC declares Protecting Only Women INVALID
The EEOC declares legislation that had previously protected only women workers invalid. -
Women Earn Only 62.3 Cent to Every Male dollar
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Most Powerful Womens Revolt for Equality
Povich a former writer at newsweek magazine published a book titled "the Good Girl Revolt" . Newseek published a cover story entitled "Women in Revolt". -
Equal Rights Amendment
Equarl Rights Amendment was passed by congress and sent to stats for ratification. -
White House Council on Women and Girls
President Obama establishes the White House Council on Women and Girls to ensure that American women and girls are treated fairly in all matters of public policy like equal pay, family leave, child care and others. He emphasizes that these are not just women’s issues, they are family issues and economic issues. -
Women Earn Only 77 Cent to Every Male Dollar
