More flexible workplaces are key to helping working mothers and fathers, said Portia Wu, vice president at the National Partnership for Women & Families, an advocacy group. “That includes …
Consumer groups laud measures in Stage 2 – CMIO
The comments were organized by the National Partnership for Women & Families, which helps lead both the Consumer Partnership for e-Health and the Campaign for Better Care. They were also signed by …
Hey, Doctors: Who Loves You? Hint: It’s Not the GOP – CBS MoneyWatch
Debra L. Ness, president of the National Partnership for Women and Families, especially protested the proposed elimination of Title X of the Public Health Service Act, which covers HIV testing, cancer screening, blood-pressure testing, post-partum counseling and contraceptive services for more than 5 million low-income women, two-thirds of them uninsured.
Families face cuts in federal budget proposals – MarketWatch
Meanwhile, National Partnership for Women & Families has described the House Republicans’ fiscal 2011 proposal as “catastrophic” for women and working …
Abortion battle heats up – Politico
“We certainly have allies in the Senate, but I’m too experienced to say this could never [pass],” said Judy Lichtman, a senior adviser at the National Partnership for Women and Families. “Terrible amendments have been introduced to must-pass bills where lots of other things are at stake. To argue that this would never happen would give women and families a false sense of security. With the anti-choice forces in the Senate, I’m very nervous.”
Officials Consider Requiring Insurers to Offer Free Contraceptives – New York Times
This recommendation is supported by the American Civil Liberties Union, the March of Dimes, Naral Pro-Choice America, the National Partnership for Women and Families, the National Women’s Law Center and scores of Democrats in Congress.
Your Career: Law to help nursing mothers – msnbc.com
msnbc.com “This is a huge step for women’s equality and average women should weigh in,” said Portia Wu, vice president for the National Partnership for Women & Families. “It’s really really …
Women’s Health Leader Calls House Vote to Repeal Health Reform a Deep Disappointment, Says Politics & Posturing Should End
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Solis Announces New Appointments, Leadership for 2011 ERISA Advisory Council – OHS
Portia Wu is vice president of the National Partnership for Women and Families in Washington, D.C., where she develops and advocates for policies to increase women’s and families’ economic security.
Connecticut Should Set Trend on Paid Sick Leave – Womens eNews
When he moves into the governor’s mansion next month, Connecticut will be poised to become the first state to enact legislation allowing workers to earn paid sick days, according to the National Partnership for Women and Families in Washington, D.C.
Workers Without Sick Days Are Bad For Your Health – Business News Daily
“This study has important implications for the nation’s economy,” said Debra Ness, president of the National Partnership for Women and Families. “With unemployment so high and job searches taking so long, greater access to earned paid sick days will help ensure that workers won’t lose their jobs if they get sick or a child needs care.”
Written Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families
Subcommittee on Children and Families: Securing Our Children’s Future through Family-Friendly Public Policies
Lame-Duck Congress Has Women’s Work to Do – Womens eNews
Debra Ness, president of the National Partnership for Women and Families, has said the bill would be “the perfect bookend” to a Congress that began with the enactment of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which reversed a Supreme Court ruling that gutted pay protections for victims of discrimination.
Think Flexibly/Act Locally: The National Dialogue on Workplace Flexibility Goes on the Road – Huffington Post
At the same time, the National Partnership for Women and Families and Family Values @ Work released a report — “Dallas Workers Speak” — outlining how employees “satisfaction correlates with a positive workplace culture that embraces flexibility and fosters trust.”
Strengthen the Equal Pay Act – Boston.com
The National Partnership for Women and Families found that in Massachusetts, a typical woman working full time is paid $43,452 a year, while a similar man is paid $55,555, creating a wage gap of $12,103.
Sick at work? Health experts say ‘go home’ – The Columbus Dispatch
According to the National Partnership for Women and Families, about 55 percent of U.S. workers don’t have paid sick days.
Five domains set for Stage 2 quality reporting – Fierce EMR
The workgroup also is trying to figure out several tricky issues related to quality measurement, according to Policy Committee member Christine Bechtel, VP of the National Partnership for Women and Families. The workgroup will present its recommendations to the full committee in November.
Advocates Push ACOG to Remove Barriers to VBACs – RH Reality Check
Maureen Corry of Childbirth Connection said, “Overall, it’s dubious that these guidelines will in fact open up access for women.” Lamaze International said, according to the National Partnership for Women and Families, that the ‘”immediately available” wording included in the guidelines could still present challenges to women who want to deliver via VBAC.”
Business Owners, Workers & Advocates Gather With Department of Labor in Dallas to Lay Out Value of Flexible Workplace Policies
New Reports Present Small Business Models & Dallas Workers’ Views on Workplace Flexibility
Women managers still paid less than male peers – Dayton Business Journal
A separate report by the National Partnership for Women and Families recently indicated that women in Ohio have a wider pay gap than those nationwide. The report shows the wage gap between fully employed men and women in Ohio sits at $11,586. By comparison, the national wage gap is $10,622 per year.
