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    A Latina’s Worth: Combating the Wage Gap

    One of Latinas Uprising’s focal points, when it comes to discussing women, equality, and progress is almost always on women and the workplace; most importantly, women and the income we earn.  The sad reality is that we earn a pittance compared to other groups and that impacts our quality of life (and that of our families), our earning potential, and our economic capital.  So any raised awareness on the income disparity and how to close gap is very much welcomed! At a recent dinner with friends, the conversation turned to a good way to negotiate a salary (one friend was starting a new job).  My naïve, idealistic side—the one that’s never…