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The claims of US women USA For equal pay they have been dismissed by a court in the United States; Rapinoe: “We will never stop fighting for equality”
Last update: 03/05/20 12:53 pm
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Jessica Creighton of Sky Sports News explains the legal battle for US women. USA For equal pay
USA Women co-captain Megan Rapinoe promised to continue the team’s fight for equal pay, while Joe Biden threatened US Soccer with a lack of funds unless he backslid over the issue.
The women’s team’s offer for equal pay was dismissed by a court in California on Saturday, after a judge rejected the players’ claims that they were underpaid compared to the men’s national team.
However, the judge allowed complaints of unfair medical, travel and training conditions to go to trial.
Rapinoe has been a leading voice in the fight for equal pay and, following the ruling, the two-time World Cup winner tweeted: “We will never stop fighting for EQUALITY.”
We will never stop fighting for EQUALITY.
– Megan Rapinoe (@mPinoe) May 2, 2020
American forward Alex Morgan also posted: “While disappointing to hear this news, this will not discourage us in our fight for equality.”
Joe Biden, the alleged Democratic candidate for this year’s presidential election in the United States, has threatened US Soccer with a lack of funds for the 2026 World Cup unless he backslides over the issue.
He tweeted, “Don’t give up on this fight. This is not over yet. For US Soccer: equal pay now.
“Otherwise, when I’m president, you can go somewhere else to get World Cup funds.”
Players had been seeking $ 66 million (£ 52.8 million) in damages under the Equal Pay Act, alleging that they had been the subject of ongoing institutionalized gender discrimination, including unequal remuneration, despite having the same job responsibilities than men’s national players.
“The WNT (Women’s National Team) has received more cumulative and average payouts per game than the MNT (Men’s National Team) during the class period,” the court said in its summary judgment.
Molly Levinson, a spokeswoman for the players, said they plan to appeal the decision.
Joe Biden has threatened US Soccer with a lack of funds unless he backtracks
USA Women beat the Netherlands to claim a fourth World Cup title last summer, making it the most successful team in history.
However, the judge ruled that the players’ claims that they do not receive the same treatment as men when it comes to travel, training, housing and other areas could proceed.
The trial date is set for June 16.
Levinson said: “We are shocked and disappointed with today’s decision, but we will not give up our hard work for equal pay.
“We are confident in our case and remain firm in our commitment to ensure that girls and women are not valued as minors solely because of their gender.”
United States Women have seen their claim dismissed in court
“We have learned that there are enormous obstacles to change; we know that it takes courage, courage and perseverance to face them.
“We will appeal and move on. Words cannot express our gratitude to all who support us.”
Billie Jean King, who fought for the same salary in tennis, offered words of encouragement to the team.
“This is a setback, but it is not the end of the fight,” he wrote on Twitter.
“The pursuit of equality is a marathon, not a sprint, and this lawsuit has sparked a significant conversation about the treatment of women in sports.”
“A failure does not lessen its impact.”
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