Equal Pay Act of 1963: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	EPA
Date	June 10, 1963
Location	United States

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Members of the Democratic Women's Caucus and advocates stand outside the U.S. Capitol holding purple signs reading 'Equal Pay for Equal Work' on Equal Pay Day.

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