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From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness
The Affordable Care Act: Support for Working Families
While the ACA is, indeed, a health policy, it’s also a policy that offers badly needed support to working families.
From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness
The FMLA at 21: What a Difference a Year Makes!
One year ago, we recognized the historic 20th anniversary of the FMLA and called on lawmakers to prioritize family friendly workplace policies. Today, on the law’s 21st anniversary, we can point to considerable progress.
From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness
Advancing Women and Families in 2014
Following President Obama’s historic call for paid leave in the State of the Union, nearly 16,000 people joined a telephone town hall to discuss the need for a women’s economic agenda.
From the desk of ... Megan Amundson, Repro Health Watch
McCullen v. Coakley
On January 15th, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in McCullen v. Coakley, a case challenging the Massachusetts Buffer Zone Law.
President Obama's State of the Union address was a compelling call for a more fair and family friendly nation.
From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness
Newark Continues the Paid Sick Days Momentum
Today, the Newark City Council built on the strong momentum we have seen around paid sick days already in 2014 by passing a paid sick days standard for New Jersey’s largest city.
From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness
Newark Continues the Paid Sick Days Momentum
Today, the Newark City Council built on the strong momentum we have seen around paid sick days already in 2014 by passing a paid sick days standard for New Jersey’s largest city.
From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness
Good News for New Jersey's Working Families
New Jersey became a little more family friendly last week.
From the desk of ... Vicki Shabo
Employer Trends Signal Need for National Workplace Standards
CareerBuilder has identified seven employer trends that job seekers should keep in mind this year. The top trends create even more urgency for national workplace standards.
From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness
A Major Victory for D.C.
D.C. Mayor Gray signed a measure to expand the District’s paid sick days law to cover an additional 20,000 tipped restaurant and bar workers.
From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness
A Strong Start to 2014 for Working Families
From paid sick days and paid leave victories to the introduction of the FAMILY Act, 2013 was a year of great progress for America’s working families. And 2014 is off to an equally strong and promising start.
From the desk of ... Judith L. Lichtman
We Must All Become Advocates
We can – and will – continue to make progress toward a more fair and family friendly nation by winning the fight for policies like the FAMILY Act. But it’s going to take hard work. And we must all become advocates.
From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness
Choosing a Health Plan 101
While every family has unique health care needs, all women need a basic foundation of knowledge to help them pick the plan that’s best for them.
From the desk of ... Vicki Shabo
Coalition “Rallies” in Support of the FAMILY Act
More than 400 organizations have joined together to push for passage of the FAMILY Act. To mark its introduction, coalition members published blog posts, issued press statements, wrote op-eds and more.
From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness
D.C. Poised to Strengthen Paid Sick Days Law
It’s a good day for D.C. Today, the City Council voted unanimously to strengthen the District’s paid sick days law to cover more workers.
From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness
The FAMILY Act—Legislation the Nation Needs Now
We have been proud to partner with Working Mother in recent years to galvanize support for a national paid leave program. Today, we celebrate a tremendous and exciting step forward in that effort.
From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness
Take It From Moms: America’s Families Need the FAMILY Act
Stephanie was the sole breadwinner for her family when her twins were born three months early and had to be hospitalized.
From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness
Fighting Back: The Women’s Health Protection Act
The Women's Health Protection Act would support women’s ability to make personal health care decisions unhindered by callous and unnecessary state regulations.
From the desk of ... Vicki Shabo
New Map: The Preemption Trend Continues
Support for paid sick days continues to grow. Meanwhile, opponents continue trying to thwart paid sick days efforts through "preemption" legislation.
From the desk of ... Cianti Stewart-Reid, Repro Health Watch
A New Direction for Women’s Health and Reproductive Rights in Virginia
Voters in Virginia faced a clear choice when it came to women’s health and reproductive rights in the Virginia governor’s race.
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