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April 9, 2012
Wisconsin's Repeal of Equal Pay Rights Adds to Battles for Women
By Sheila Samples
On Thursday, with little fanfare, Wisconsin governor Scott Walker signed a bill repealing the state's 2009 Equal Pay Enforcement Act, which allowed victims of workplace discrimination to seek damages in state courts. In doing so, he demonstrated that our political battles over women's rights aren't just about sex and reproduction--they extend to every aspect of women's lives.
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On Thursday, with little fanfare, Wisconsin governor Scott Walker signed a bill repealing the state's 2009 Equal Pay Enforcement Act, which allowed victims of workplace discrimination to seek damages in state courts. In doing so, he demonstrated that our political battles over women's rights aren't just about sex and reproduction--they extend to every aspect of women's lives.Sheila Samples is an Oklahoma writer and a former civilian US Army Public Information Officer. She is a Managing Editor for OpEd News, and a regular contributor for a variety of Internet sites.