NCWU ADVOCATES FOR
Economic Stability
HIGHLIGHTING FINANCIAL INEQUITIES IN NC
Foster Economic Stability
Women serve in a multitude of roles that provide support and stability to their families and community. We are; domestic workers, executives,entrepreneurs, social servants, community contributors, medical professionals and the list continuities. However, like all states, the women in north carolina who work full-time year round earn less than men.
According to a report by the North Carolina Council for Women and Youth involvement, 51 percent of our state’s population earn 4/5 to a man’s dollar while also shouldering the invisible super cape roles of caretakers for multigenerational relatives, caregivers and unrecognized home economists.
We urge NC lawmakers to enhance the economic security of our state and NC families by taking steps to:
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- Establish an independent redistricting process to draw legislative and congressional districts.
- Oppose legislation that:
- seeks to create additional barriers to safety and critical resources for immigrants residing and working in NC
- limits local governments’ and law enforcement’s efforts to better integrate immigrants into their communities
- Streamline voter registration and access through:
- same-day registration
- increased voting sites and hours
- expanded online options for voter registration
- Support laws that create open, transparent elections and promote checks and balances in government.