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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NEW YORK ––– Council Member Farah Louis (D-Brooklyn), Co-Chair of the Women’s Caucus and Vice Co-Chair of the Black, Latino, and Asian Caucus, issued the following statement following the release of the “Pay Equity in New York City” report.

STATEMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBER FARAH LOUIS

“The ‘Pay Equity in New York City’ report illustrates how ingrained racial and gender pay disparities are within our municipal workforce who were essential to keeping our city operational throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The report finds Black, Latinx and transgender women of color make nearly 2 percent less than white men in the same position within the city workforce. As we commemorate Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, we must accelerate our efforts to close the wage gap that perpetuates poverty in households throughout the five boroughs. The Women’s Caucus, in partnership with advocates like CWA 1180 and PowHerNY, will continue to champion equal pay for equal work for women everywhere.”

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New York City Council Member Farah N. Louis represents the 45th Council District, which comprises Flatbush, East Flatbush, Midwood, Marine Park, Flatlands, & Kensington in Brooklyn, NY. Currently, she serves as Chair of the Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities, and Addictions. She is also a member of the committees on Civil Service and Labor; Economic Development; Education; Finance; Housing and Buildings; Women and Gender Equity, Youth Services. Council Member Louis is the Co-Chair of the Women’s Caucus and Vice Co-Chair of the Black, Latino, and Asian Caucus.