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Show D2 Vtf Itftl tx&fBSS Wwlnaaday, April 9, 2003 Community Calendar BPW recognizes Equal Pay Day April 10 By Virginia Harrington Express Writer ) This year, Apnl 15 is more than the deadline for paying federal income tax, it is also Equal Pay Day, recognizing the inequality in salaries and wages paid to women. . Women's organizations as well as professional and business organizations throughout the nation are drawing attention to Equul Pay Day to raise awareness among professionals, business leaders, elected officials and the general populace. The day and date were not chosen arbitrarily; it is significant in two respects; 1) The average working woman must work through Tuesday of the next week to earn what the average working man makes in the previous week. 2) The average working womun must work January, February, March and half of April of the next year to eam what the average working man makes in the previous year. Hie local chapter of Business and Professional Women brought Equal Pay Day to the a tendon of local citizens and elected officials last Thursday evening when BPW (Business and Professional Women) President Kathy Mashbum asked Mayor William Kremin to sign a proclamation declaring April 15 Equal Pay Day in Vemal. The mayor signed the document during the regular Vemal City Council meeting with the approval of the council members. Wage discrimination hurts In spite of the Equal Pay Act passed in 1963, women currently earn 76 cents for every dollar earned by men holding equal positions in the labor force. Considering women of color only, including Hispanic women, this wage discrimination balloons dramatically. African American women eam an average of 66 cents for every dollar earned by men and Hispanic women eam only 24 cents pfer.dp-la- r earned by men. These averages take into consideration age, education and occupation as well as the one million working women who currently eam less than the minimum wage required by federal law. Wage discrimination reaches all levels of employment. Women account for more than half the bachelors degrees in the nation but a college education does not guarantee women an equal wage. College educated women eam only 72 cent! per dollar of educated men, four cents less than the national average. The wage gap between e male and female managers has actually widened rather than decreased between 1995 and 2000 in many of the business and industrial areas of the U.S. economy. In addition, the number of women managers is not proportionate to the percentage of female workers in at least half of the American industries. With these wage discrepancies, women eam approximately $250,000 less during their working lives than men eam. This hurts not only individual women and their families but damages the entire national economy. Since women eam less they spend less and save less. They receive lower Social Security twnefits since they pay in less than men due to lower wages. . Why the disparity? Local attorney Donna Trotter is an active member of the local chapter of BPW. She is also a wife and mother. Trotter said that although 789-835- : f i f i i V - e V j , sT - j 4 I l - V4 ,4 V, , ? r yt t i ivi .fir i, 4 - 'h a - n ;4 i i ' , vi ! . BPW member Donna Trotter, a local attorney, says a few of the reasons for paying women lower wages may have been valid at one time but changes in our soci- . . full-tim- Kremin Uintah County Justice Court is ' sponsoring its 2nd annual Uintah Law Day on May 1 with County activities including a mock trial, an art contest, presentations by guest speakers and a tour of the courtroom and court offices. The purpose of Law Day is to help people comprehend how law keeps citizens free and how the legal system strives to achieve justice. Law Day can help people understand that independent courts are fair, impartial and dedicated to the rale of law. Through Law Day, the Uintah County justice system hopes to stress the importance of courts and judges who are free from political interference. The Countys 2002 Law Day program, the first ever held in Uintah County, won a f d 781-316- April 11 Community dance at the Golden Age Center at 8 p.m. every Friday. All ages are welcome. Kays Band provides the music. 155 S. 100 W. Home and Garden Show at Western Park. Call KVELKLCY 0 for more information. Maeser Kindergarten screening for all incoming 5 year olds. Must have appointment and childs doc6 for more uments. Call information. Last day to register for Uintah Recreations Easter egg hunt at Independence Park on April 16. Fee is $5 per family. Free swimming after the hunt. For more 2 or stop information, call by the recreation office at 1 34 W. Main Suite 101. Uintah County Public Lands comDr. mittee Angus presents Macintosh. He will address public land issues. Social hour will begins at 8 a.m. with a presentation following at 9 a.m. Seating is limited and on a first come first serve basis. For more information contact Louise Sainsbury at accepts the Equal Pay Day proclamation from BPW President Kathy Mashbum. 789-092- improvements have been made, the wage disparity still extends across the entire economy from top to bottom. In the past, the most common reason society had for accepting lower wages paid to women was the belief that women were not likely to stay with a company for more than a few years. They often leave their positions to have and rear children. Trotter said this reason is no longer valid as research shows that women stay with their jobs longer than men, creating greater stability in the workforce. In todays work environment, men change jobs approximately every three years. Other reasons often offered for the wage disparity revolve around the traditional role of women in the home. Women are expected to stay home with sick children, to attend school meetings, to take the children to doctor and dentist appointments and in general to keep the home and children going while maintaining a position in the workforce. These reasons fall short of an Single acceptable explanation. women, women with no children and women with grown children fall into the same wage discrepancies as women with children at home. Another problem that affects wages is the concept that some work is suited to women and some to men. There is a general attitude that much of the work performed by women is unskilled and therefore worth less. A close look at jobs generally held by women compared to those generally held by men belies this attitude. Women working in child care, cleaning services, as servants and at food counters make less than men who work as amusement park attendants, stock handlers, in car washes and in pest control. Women waitresses eam 87 percent of the wages earned by men waiters. In retail sales, women eam 64 percent of mens wages and women bus drivers eam 79 cents to the dollar for men. Moving up the economic scale, women teachers in colleges and universities eam 79 cents, women lawyers and judges eam 73 cents and women physicians eam only 58 cents to every dollar earned by men in the same positions. Even going to fields traditionally held by women, men still eam more. In the field of registered nurses women eam 88 percent of what is paid to male nurses. Women teachers in elementary and secondary schools eam 81 cents to the dollar paid to men. Women social workers do a little better, earning 92 cents to the dollar. Role of BPW BPW, on the local, national and international levels, is open to all people, men and women alike, who want to woik toward eliminating the wage disparity and all other discriminations in the workforce. The type of job held or the industry in which it is held is irrelevant to membership in BPW, The Vemal chapter of BPW meets the third Thursday of every month. They currently meet at 6:30 p.m. in Nikki's Restaurant. Membership Offers the opportunity for networking with others who are concerned about the economy of women and of the nation as a whole. There is generally a speaker at each meeting. In addition, BPW offers the opportunity to attend state wide and national conferences. For example, o Shauna recently a in attended conference Washington, DC, bringing back with her information that she shared national award for outstanding Law Day activity of the year. TTiis year's activities include the mock trial of B.B. Wolf for alleged crimes against Larry, Moe and Curly Littlepig. Commissioner Jim Abegglen will be making his debut as Moe Littlepig, KVEL radio personality Lincoln Brown will appear as Larry Littlepig and Ron Gipson, Uintah Countys jail commander, will portray the defendant, B B. Wolf. The trial will also feature Hunt from Vicky Discovery Elementary, local attorney Lance Dean and Uintah County Justice Courts Wes Baden. There will also be an annual art contest Students from all grades, kindergarten through 12, in local public, private and home schools are encouraged to submit entries. The theme for Law Day 2003 is Independent Courts Protect Our Liberties." Pictures, photographs or A v with other BPW members. With 2,000 local BPW organizations throughout the nation, these conferences bring together a very large network of concerned individuals. Members are kept infomicd of pending legislation, educational programs and business opportunities. Kathy Mashbum said the BPW theme for this year is Wheres our 24 cents. She said BPW will use this theme to raise the awareness of the need for equity for women in the work place. It takes women until April 15 to catch up to mens salaries from last year, and this is unacceptable. Marilyn Wallis, secretary of the Vernal BPW chapter, joined as a way to get involved in the community and get to know people through a respected organization. Wallis said, BPW offer opportunities to become acquainted with other working women in the community, to exchange ideas, get involved in issues that affect professional women in the work place and to leam and improve one's self. There are self improvement opportunities such as individual development, seminars for improving skills and judged speaking Young Careerist program promotes younger women in their 781-316- 781-098- Marcie Wilkins makes coffee as one of her many duties at Maverick. She is a member of BPW because she is concerned about issues involving women in the work place. 781-548- 3. chosen career. Outstanding women are recognized annually through the Woman of the Year and Women of Achievement programs. BPW has a scholarship program which aids women in or out of high school to help fund post secondary education. Most of the fundraisers BPW does are to provide funds for scholarships, said Wallis. By providing these opportunities for women, BPW helps promote equity for women in the workplace. April 12 Speed Healing Revealed international lecturer, C. Samuel West, DN, ND, PMD. 10 AM at Vemal City Offices 447 East Main. No admission charge. Everyone welcome. For more information contact Marjorie Reynolds at 789 1547. Home and Garden Show at Western Park. Call KVELKLCY 0 for more information. 789-092- April 13 Reading Radio on KVEL Radio at 6 p.m. The secret word and the drawings for free books continue along with great stories for kids. NOTE the day change for Reading Radio. April 15 Uintah County Library Book Cluo. Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Uintah High School ASVAB TEST in the cafeteria. MS Support Group is meeting at Vemal City offices, 447 East Main, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Janet Sunkees owns and operates a beauty salon in Vemal. She joined BPW to take advantage of the contact with other business women, for the socialization and for the opportunity to attend conferences and seminars. April 17 o Marilyn Wallis and Shauna belong to BPW for the networking opportunities it provides plus the interaction with other women in the working world. Scott-Bellacom- Uintah School District Spring Break. April 17 - 21. Uintah District Scouters Round Table at 7:30 p.m in the L.D.S. church at 250 North 200 West Venture Leaders (those over the 9 year olds) will be meeting in the L.D.S. Glines Church at 475 West 100 South. 16-1- 2nd annual Law Day to be held May By Mandl Oaka Express Writer ety have made those reasons obsolete. The gender-basewage disparity is "across the board" says Trotter. ft Bill 6. 1 collages should illustrate the artists idea of an independent judiciary or the freedoms Americans enjoy. All media will be accepted and all entries must be on a flat medium no larger than 8.5 X 1 1 inches. No lettering, signatures or initials may appear on the front of the design. Entries should not be matted or framed. Entries may be mailed or along with completed entry form to the Uintah County Justice Court, 147 East Main Street (the old courthouse) and must be received by April 22. Winners will be announced on Law Day, May 1, at 3 p m. at the Uintah County Justice Court Judges for this years art contest are County Commissioners Dave Haslcm and Mike McKee and Venissa Martinez from the Uintah County Justice Court The 12 pieces of winning art will be framed and displayed in the Uintah County hand-deliver- f i 7-- 4 r't "S Mayor TOPS meets in the Conference Room of the Vemal City Building, 1 1 a m. to 12:30 p.m. For informaPeterson at Gwen call tion, An open house will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Vemal Rotary Club meets at noon Ranch Cafe. in the UHS Student Council presents Hypnotist Clifford E" at 7 pm in Uintah School the High Auditorium. Cost is $3.00. Maeser Kindergarten screening for all incoming 5 year olds. Must have appointment and childs doc6 for more uments. Call information. Uintah High School incoming junior registration from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Justice Courtroom. The winning art from 2002 will be moved to a gallery in the hall adjacent to the courtroom. All members of the public are invited to participate in Law Day activities. From 8:30 a m. to noon, the mock trial and presentations by Deputy Bevan Watkins and Ben, Trooper Jack Peterson and The Convincer and Health Department will be repeated three times. At 1:30 p.m. the Honorable Clair Poulson, Duchesne County Justice Court Judge and member of Utah Judicial Council will speak on the theme of Law Day 2003, Independent Courts Protect Our Liberties. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session. The art contest winners will be announced at 3 p.m., followed by an open house and tour of the courtroom and court offices at 4 p.m., at which time Judge Petry will be available for questions. For more information on Law Day 2003 or 5 or any of its activities call email Judge Petry at jpctryco.uin-tah.ut.uAll activities are outlined on schedules and cards available at the court office. s. f Foundation April 19 Kingsbury Community Church hosts community wide Easier egg hunt Preschool through 5th grade. 1 1 a.m. with a light lunch to follow. 65 East 100 North in Vemal. Vemal Elks Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt 10 a.m., sharp! Vemal Baseball Complex by the Junior High. ty 781-549- April 18 Uintah Schools Banquet 6:30. place items of public interest on tlie Community Calendar, mall to Vernal Express, P,0. Box 1000, editonSvcmal.com or call To il, County Justice Court will host the 2nd annual Uintah County Law Day on May 1 . 789-351- 1. it: |