Map of the U.S., showing which states have and have not ratified the Equal Rights Amendment.
Today in #LaborHistory 3/22/1972: #EqualRightsAmendment sent for ratification. Failed. #women still earn 84% of men for equal work. Exception is public education, thanks to #teachers #unions. #PhyllisSchlafly mobilized conservative women against #ERA. Also led #antiabortion & anti #LGBTQ movements.