Lilly Ledbetter
Lilly Ledbetter is a prominent American equal pay activist whose groundbreaking legal battle against gender-based pay discrimination at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company led to the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, the first bill signed into law by President Barack Obama. Her efforts have significantly influenced the conversation around pay equity in the workplace.
Born on Apr 14, 1938 (87 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United States | 1 | 8.00 | 0.02% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 82,190 | $21,000,000 | 5,214$ |
| Totals | 1 | 331,002,651 | 82,190 | $21,000,000 | 5,214$ |
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United States:
'Lilly' chronicles one woman's battle for equal pay.
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United States:
Lilly Ledbetter is the subject of the movie 'Lilly', based on her true story as a tire factory supervisor.
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United Kingdom:
Lilly Ledbetter is known for her activism in equal pay and is portrayed by Patricia Clarkson in a new film.
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