In today’s rundown: The gender wage gap persists along all levels of the pay scale. DC residents who are tired of unemployment stage a sit-in. Helping families in need prepare for Thanksgiving. And a free financial education event this weekend.
— No matter what direction the economy moves in, there is one constant, says The New York Times: the gender wage gap is “slow to close.” The article sites a new report from the Government Accountability Office that shows from the top of the pay scale to the bottom, women consistently earn less than men.
— A group of DC residents is staging a sit-in at Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) office right now to protest unemployment, reports WTOP. The 20 protesters say they’ll remain there until Sen. McConnell meets with them about the Rebuild America Jobs Act. Republicans are expected to filibuster the legislation.
— Thanksgiving is still weeks away, but local organizations are already starting to hand out turkeys to families in need, according to DCentric. Bread for the City hopes to serve 9,000 families this year.
— Capital Area Asset Builders, a Women’s Foundation Grantee Partner, is sponsoring a free financial education event this weekend. The Moneywise Empowerment Tour will feature panel discussions, financial planning and credit coaching. For more information on Saturday’s event, click here.
