The 2025 Assembly Joint Resolution 54, introduced by a bipartisan group of representatives and senators, designates March 25, 2025, as Equal Pay Day in Wisconsin. This date symbolizes the additional time into the new year that women must work to earn the same wages as their male counterparts from the previous year. The resolution highlights the historical context of women's workforce participation in Wisconsin, noting that since World War II, women in the state have consistently ranked among the highest in the nation for labor force participation. It also marks the 106th anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment, which was a significant milestone in the fight for women's rights.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of working women in Wisconsin, who contribute to the economic well-being of their families and communities. It acknowledges the progress made in narrowing the pay equity gap, with women earning 12 cents less per dollar than men in 2023, compared to 42 cents less in 1979. However, it also points out the disparities that still exist among different racial and ethnic groups, with varying earnings compared to their male counterparts. The resolution calls for continued efforts to address these disparities to enhance the quality of life for Wisconsin families.