Research Library

North Carolina Women and the Wage Gap

OCTOBER 2014 | An analysis of what the gender-based wage gap costs North Carolina women and their families.

Ohio Women and the Wage Gap

OCTOBER 2014 | An analysis of what the gender-based wage gap costs Ohio women and their families.

Washington Women and the Wage Gap

OCTOBER 2014 | An analysis of what the gender-based wage gap costs Washington women and their families.

Connecticut Women and the Wage Gap

OCTOBER 2014 | An analysis of what the gender-based wage gap costs Connecticut women and their families.

New York Women and the Wage Gap

OCTOBER 2014 | An analysis of what the gender-based wage gap costs New York women and their families.

Pennsylvania Women and the Wage Gap

OCTOBER 2014 | An analysis of what the gender-based wage gap costs Pennsylvania women and their families.

California Women and the Wage Gap

OCTOBER 2014 | An analysis of what the gender-based wage gap costs California women and their families.

Letter in Support of Burrows and Lopez for EEOC

A letter from the National Partnership and partner organizations expressing support for the nominations of David Lopez and Charlotte Burrows as EEOC General Counsel and Commissioner, respectively.

Paid Leave Works in California, New Jersey and Rhode Island

FACT SHEET | Studies of the nation's three paid family leave programs demonstrate how well paid leave policies work for workers, families and businesses.

State and Local Action on Paid Sick Days

Detailed summaries of state and local paid sick days campaigns, activity and legislation.

September 29, 2014 FAMILY Act and Work and Family coalition meeting agenda

America’s Women and the Wage Gap

FACT SHEET | Nationally, on average, a woman who holds a full-time, year-round job is paid $39,157 per year while a man who holds a full-time, year-round job is paid $50,033 per year. This means that, overall, women in the United States are paid 78 cents for every dollar paid to men.

Expecting Better: Updates to the Third Edition

In just three months since the publication of Expecting Better, states have continued to make progress for working families. This update captures these essential and much-needed developments.

What Health IT Means For Women

On average, women use the health care system to a greater extent than men, and thus stand to benefit more from greater access to their own health information and electronic tools that help them manage their health and coordinate their care.

Amicus Brief: Peggy Young v. United Parcel Service, Inc.

The amici argue that denying pregnant workers job modifications that are granted to others similar in their ability or inability violates the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and contravenes sound health, economic and social policy.

Op-Ed Resources: FAMILY Act Coalition Toolkit

Why the Affordable Care Act Matters for Women: Improving Health Care for Older Women

Access to affordable, quality health care is central to older women’s quality of life and economic security. The good news is that if you are a woman 65 years of age or older, you have a lot to gain from the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Health Information Technology: The Foundation for Health Reform

Health information technology (health IT) is a foundational component of a more patient-centered, effective and efficient health care system where women and their health care providers have access to the information they need anytime, anywhere.

Why the Affordable Care Act Matters for Women: Premium and Cost-Sharing Assistance

Health insurance is critical to making health care services accessible to women and families, yet the cost of coverage can put it out of reach for many, especially those who do not receive insurance from their employers.

Why the Affordable Care Act Matters for Women: Restrictions on Abortion Coverage

Abortion is one of the most common medical procedures for women; an estimated one in three women will have an abortion in her lifetime. The majority of women who have abortions already have at least one child and many list the need to care for their children as a primary reason not to have another.