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From the desk of ... Sarah Preston, Repro Health Watch
Following Governor Perry’s Lead
Over the course of several months, the North Carolina House of Representatives has launched a series of attacks on a woman’s right to choose, passing several bills that seek to limit access to abortion.
From the desk of ... Sarah Crawford
Advancing a Women’s Economic Agenda
It’s no surprise anymore that women are essential engines in our national and family economies. Women are nearly half of the workforce, breadwinners in two-thirds of households, and primary breadwinners in 40 percent of households with children. Women and families across the country know this reality well.
From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness
Rhode Island Legislature Makes Paid Leave History!
Today, the Rhode Island legislature became the third in the nation to pass a law that guarantees workers paid time off to care for seriously ill family members and new children.
From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness
Amplifying the Voices of Patients
Big changes are taking place in our health care system — and it’s about time. While some innovations have been occurring in limited areas around the country, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is making bigger, bolder transformation of the health care system more of a reality.
From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness
Advancing the Nation’s 75-Year-Old Vision of Fair Workplaces
Seventy-five years ago last week, the nation celebrated a major victory for women and families when the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) became law.
From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness, Paid Sick Days
A Tremendous Step Forward for New Yorkers and Our Nation
Early this morning, the New York City Council voted overwhelmingly to guarantee workers the right to earn paid sick days — taking a significant step forward for the country in giving workers this fundamental and common sense right.
From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness
Victory for Equality!
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a historic victory for same-sex couples and our nation’s promise of equal protection under the law.
From the desk of ... Vicki Shabo
Progress for Working Families Sweeps the Nation
From Connecticut to Oregon to Hawaii, lawmakers in states across the country are stepping up to pass proposals that increase working families’ ability to be responsible employees and family members without sacrificing their financial stability.
From the desk of ... David Uy
Family Leave Meant a Strong Start for My Son, My Family and Me
Eight years ago, our first son was born. Like many, I found becoming a parent to be an amazing, life-changing experience.
From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness, Paid Sick Days
New Preemption Law in Florida Strengthens Imperative for National Paid Sick Days Standard
Florida Governor Rick Scott handed the organized business lobby a victory today, and the losers are workers, local governments and the fundamental principle of democracy in Florida.
From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness
The Equal Pay Act Turns 50: The Times They’ve Been a-Changin’
1963 was a year of great change for our country. Martin Luther King, Jr., said the words “I Have A Dream,” President John F. Kennedy and civil rights activist Medgar Evers were assassinated, Betty Friedan’s Feminine Mystique first hit bookstore shelves and the Equal Pay Act was signed into law.
From the desk of ... National Partnership Staff
A Day of Action on Fair Pay
Monday marks the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act — a 1963 law aimed at closing the gap between the wages of men and women. But, despite this landmark law, a significant gender-based wage gap persists.
From the desk of ... Vicki Shabo
A Family Friendly America Must Eradicate Discrimination Against LGBT Workers
At the National Partnership, we have been working for more than 40 years to make the country’s workplaces more fair and family friendly. That’s why we were proud to partner with a strong coalition of policy experts, business advocates and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) organizations today to release A Broken Bargain: Discrimination, Fewer Benefits and More Taxes for LGBT Workers.
From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness
Messages That Matter This Mother’s Day
“For everything you’ve taught me…” “For always being there…” “For all the sacrifices you’ve made… thanks, Mom.” These and messages like them are what mothers across the country will be reading in greeting cards and hearing from loved ones this weekend. But, for mothers who hold jobs, one reality is missing from these heartfelt sentiments.
From the desk of ... Vicki Shabo, Paid Sick Days
Paid Sick Days Opponents Continue to Hide Behind Preemption
Last month, I wrote about a disturbing trend: States are passing “preemption” laws that prohibit a growing number of cities and counties from adopting their own paid sick days standards. Sadly, these misguided attacks on local democracy have been spreading rapidly, as legislators put the interests of the national big business lobby ahead of the interests of their constituents.
From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness, Paid Sick Days
New York City Council Paves the Way for One Million Workers to Earn Paid Sick Days
In a major victory in the effort to increase access to paid sick days, the New York City Council has passed a measure that would guarantee approximately one million workers the right to earn the paid sick time they need.
From the desk of ... Judith L. Lichtman
Keeping "Wellness" from Turning into Discrimination
Today, I had the honor of testifying before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on a topic of critical importance to our nation’s workers: employer wellness programs.
From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness
Mothers, Working Families Aren’t Fooled
Working people today face serious challenges when it comes to managing job and family: Nearly 40 percent of workers in the private sector — and more than 80 percent of those who are low-wage workers — cannot earn a single paid sick day. Forty percent of all workers have no access to even unpaid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act when serious personal or family medical needs arise.
From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness, Paid Sick Days
Sad Day for Floridians
Floridians are the latest state residents to fall victim to an underhanded and harmful effort to undermine democracy across the country. Yesterday, members of the Florida House approved far-reaching legislation that will prohibit all localities from establishing paid sick days standards.
The United States is the only industrialized nation that does not guarantee some type of paid time off for employees, despite ample evidence that paid leave policies benefit workers, businesses, and the economy.
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