Activate 3.8: The Pay Equity Tour

The Washington State Women’s Commission kicks off campaign for pay equity

SEATTLE (June 24, 2024) — Washington State has one of the largest gender pay gaps in the nation. But the Washington State Women’s Commission is on a mission to change that reality for women across Washington.

Activate 3.8 is a campaign to empower the 3.8 million women in Washington state, and address barriers to pay equity.

Activate 3.8: The Pay Equity Tour will be Friday, June 28 from 11am to 2pm at Nectar Lounge in Seattle (412 North 36th Street Seattle, WA 98103). It is a free event, open to all featuring food trucks and speakers, including Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO President April Sims. Register today.

Other speakers include:

• Governor Jay Inslee
• Grace Yoo, Executive Director, WSWC
• Cami Feek, Commissioner, Employment Security Department (ESD)
• Lehka Fernandes, Director, Office of Minority & Women-owned Business Enterprises (OMWBE)
• Andrea Anderson, CEO, Girl Scouts of Western Washington

The Washington State Women’s Commission was established in 2018 by House Bill 2759, signed by Governor Jay Inslee. The Commission works to “improve the life of every woman by ensuring equitable opportunities and removing systemic barriers through engagement, advocacy, and public policy, while being inclusive of our diverse populations.”

More information can be found at wswc.wa.gov.