Information about the City of Albuquerque’s Gender Pay Equity Initiative.About The Gender Pay Equity Initiative was developed as a collaborative partnership between the City of Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, and the Water Authority. The Gender Pay Equity Initiative was created to provide the knowledge and tools necessary to help close the gender wage gap in the community. On average, women working full time in the United States are paid 80% of what men in comparable positions are paid. Please watch the following video to better understand why gender pay equity should matter to you and your organization. Watch: Why Gender Pay Equity Matters Learn why the City of Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, and the Water Authority came together for the Gender Pay Equity Initiative and why gender pay equity matters to your organization. The Gender Pay Equity Initiative requires vendors to report gender pay disparities in their organization and rewards organizations that pay men and women equitably with a 5% preference in competitive solicitations (RFPs and RFBs). Pay Equity Reporting Form All businesses submitting bids or proposals (to the City, County, or Water Authority) must include a valid Pay Equity Reporting Form with their bid or proposal. A new Pay Equity Reporting…
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