Web Activity 1

On average, how much are women paid compared to men? To find out, log on to http://www.aflcio.org/ and click "Civil, Human & Women's Rights." What accounts for the difference? Should there be government intervention in the market to assure equal pay?

Web Activity 2

Log on to http://www.dol.gov and search "minimum wage." What is the current minimum wage? Are there exceptions to the minimum wage? If so, what are they?