缅因州报告着重指出,妇女挣83美分的男子,面临贫穷,敦促改变政策。 Maine report highlights women earn 83 cents to men's dollar, faces poverty, urging policy changes.

缅因州常设妇女地位委员会的一份新报告揭示了持续存在的性别差异。 A new report by Maine's Permanent Commission on the Status of Women reveals persistent gender disparities. 尽管受过高等教育,但缅因州妇女的收入为83美分,而男子的收入为1美元,而且更有可能生活在贫困之中。 Despite higher education levels, Maine women earn 83 cents for every dollar men earn and are more likely to live in poverty. 妇女也更有可能依赖公共医疗保健和从事非全时工作。 Women are also more likely to rely on public healthcare and work part-time. 报告建议改善获得儿童保育的机会,探讨有保障的收入方案,并鼓励妇女参与诸如建筑业等高薪行业。 The report recommends improving access to childcare, exploring guaranteed income programs, and encouraging women's participation in higher-paying industries like construction. Mills州长发布了一项行政命令,提高妇女在建筑业的代表性。 Governor Mills has issued an executive order to boost women's representation in construction.