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Facts on Women Working:
In 2005, the most current data available from the U.S. Department of
Labor shows, that 6 out of every 10 women aged 16 and over were labor
force participants; 59.3 percent of all women were in the labor -- White
women: 58.9.3%; Black women: 61.6%; Hispanic women: 55.3%; Asian women:
58.2%. Most women are the primary caregivers in their families and in
2005 made up nearly half of our labor force--46 percent. Overall, in
2005, women's earnings were 81.0 percent of men's. Adding to the
complexity of balancing work and home responsibilities is the fact that
3.7 million women are multiple job holders. Projections show that of the
10 fastest growing occupations between the years 2004 -14 women already
comprise the majority in 7 of these occupations.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment
and Earnings, January 2006 and Monthly Labor Review, November 2005.
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BCW remembers our Black History throughout the year, by recognizing our
Legacy Messengers and those career achieving contemporary black women making
history, today and tomorrow, across the United States.
BCW respects and recognizes the historical legacies
for black women that these special icons represent
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