What a $15 minimum wage could mean for women and the pay gap

CNBC Make It explores women's advancement in work  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIEW IN BROWSER | SUBSCRIBE   FRI, FEB 05, 2021   59% of workers who would benefit from a $15 minimum wage are women—here's how it would affect the pay gap   U.S. Naval Academy's first Black woman brigade commander hopes to 'open the door' for those behind her   Mitt Romney proposes giving American families an extra $3,000 a year   First lady Jill Biden: 'You shouldn't have to be lucky to raise a family and pursue a career'   Kansas City Chiefs' 1st woman trainer on working in the NFL: 'It was go big or go home' YOU MAY ALSO LIKE After making headlines at President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris' inauguration with her poem "The Hill We Climb," 22-year-old Amanda Gorman is opening up to former first lady Michelle Obama about art, social activism and "the pressures Black women face in the spotlight." "'Unity With Purpose.' Amanda Gorman and Michelle Obama Discuss Art, Identity and Optimism" (TIME) As the NFL continues to make progress around gender diversity, a few women who were the "firsts" in their positions open up about their hopes for more women to join the league. "These Women Were NFL 'Firsts.' They're Eager For Company." (The New York Times) This year, Chloe Zhao, Emerald Fennell and Regina King have all been nominated for the best director category at the Golden Globes, marking the first time in history that more than one female director has received this recognition. "Golden Globes Make History Nominating Three Female Directors" (Variety) Tell Us Your Story Tell us your thoughts and experiences #closingthegap. SHARE Unsubscribe Manage Newsletters Terms of Service   Digital Products Feedback Privacy Policy   © 2021 CNBC LLC. All rights reserved. A property of NBC Universal. 900 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes and Market Data and Analysis. Data also provided by THOMSON REUTERS