Posts Tagged ‘U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT)’
Presidential Medal of Freedom Awarded to Trusaic Chief Equality Officer
Today, our Chief Equality Officer, Megan Rapinoe, will receive the highest civilian award from President Biden – the Presidential Medal of Freedom. This monumental moment for Megan speaks to the tireless efforts she has fought for in the name of pay equity, the LGBTQIA+ community, and gender/racial civil rights. On behalf of Trusaic, I am…
Read MoreUSWNT Reaches Deal With U.S. Soccer to Ensure Equal Pay
The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) has reached an agreement with U.S. Soccer Federation regarding pay – ending the several-year-long battle to eliminate pay discrimination. As a result of several new collective bargaining agreements, USWNT has secured equal pay for equal work. Both teams have “identical economical terms,” among other key details. Below are…
Read MoreU.S. Women’s Soccer Team Wins Fight for Pay Equity
Five years ago, several players of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) sued the U.S. Soccer Federation for gender pay discrimination. Last week, they reached a $24 million settlement, paving the way for equal pay in women’s sports. Of the total payout, $22 million will be awarded to the players of USWNT, like star…
Read MoreAustralia’s Women’s Soccer Team Achieves Equal Pay
Australia’s national women’s soccer team, the Matildas, reached a deal in late 2019 in which they will finally be paid the same as the men’s soccer team, the Socceroos. The four-year deal, officially called the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) was signed betweenFootball Federation Australia and Professional Footballers Australia. As a result of the agreement, the…
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