Lilly Ledbetter, Equal Pay Activist Dies at 86

Lilly Ledbetter, a former Goodyear manager and activist, died at age 86. Her unwavering commitment to equal pay led to the landmark Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, which significantly strengthened protections for women in the workplace. Ledbetter’s story of perseverance and determination inspired countless others to fight for fairness and equality. After discovering she was being paid far less than her male colleagues, Ledbetter took her employer to court, ultimately leading to the passage of legislation that has had a lasting impact on the fight for gender equality.