Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Fathers and adoptive parents who work at Starbucks deserve equal leave when they bring home children –
“A big reason why I went to work for Starbucks seven years ago was because of their inclusiveness of the LGBTQ communities … That’s why I was so surprised to learn that the paid leave offered to partners (the moniker for store employees) does not extend to fathers or adoptive parents,” writes Niko Walker.
Time or money? Bill could change overtime rules – NJ.com – NJ.com
Vicki Shabo, vice president for the National Partnership for Women & Families, said in a letter to The Hill, a U.S. political website, the measure would actually give workers less flexibility and take money from the hands of working people by giving them “a false and dangerous choice between overtime pay now and time off later.”
More Than 340 Organizations Urge Congress to Support Real Paid Leave, Reject Trump’s ‘Inadequate and Unworkable’ Proposal
As Trump administration officials and members of Congress consider paid leave and budget priorities, more than 340 organizations representing a range of demographic groups from more than 40 states sent a letter to Congress today urging members to support an inclusive...
Meet the Microsoft Executive Behind the Company’s Major New Paid Leave Policy –
In a LinkedIn announcement, Microsoft’s Chief People Officer, Kathleen Hogan, wrote that the company is effecting a new global benefit for their employees: family caregiver leave.
CBO Confirms: When It Comes to ‘Better Care,’ GOP Senators Don’t Count Reproductive Care – Rewire – CONCARE –
“By gutting Medicaid, repealing significant insurance protections, defunding Planned Parenthood, and expanding harmful abortion coverage restrictions, it would devastate women and families,” said Debra Ness, president of the National Partnership for Women & Families.
Congressional Budget Office Score Proves ‘Heartless’ Senate Health Bill is ‘Women’s Worst Nightmare’
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
The Senate’s New Health Care Bill Makes It More Expensive to Be a Woman – TIME Money – SENTIM
According to Stephanie Glover, a senior health policy analyst at the National Partnership for Women & Families, waiving Essential Health Benefits is an “attack” on the guaranteed coverage of maternity care in the individual market. “Women need access to maternity coverage, it’s an essential part of their health care,” says Glover.
Senate Health Bill a ‘Futile Attempt to Put Lipstick on a Pig,’ Ness Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Parental leaves are great, but what about aging-parent leaves? – Kansas City Star –
“More than three in four people who take leave in this country do so to recover from serious illness or injuries, or to care for a seriously ill or injured parent, spouse, child or relative,” said National Partnership President Debra Ness.
Family Leave Advocates Not Impressed by ‘Pro-Family’ Policies Pitched by Rubio, Ivanka – ILYRUBIO,
Ivanka Trump and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) are teaming up for a private forum with members of Congress on “pro-family tax reform initiatives.”
Leading Women’s Organization Honors Senator Kamala Harris
There are reasons to be hopeful, despite the unprecedented challenges we face. That was the message at the National Partnership for Women & Families’ Gala Dinner, held at the Washington Hilton Hotel on Wednesday night. The event honored U.S. Senator Kamala...
Real workers need a real paid leave solution – The Hill – LWOT
“We are thrilled that the country has moved on to this new chapter in the national paid leave debate. Consensus about the problem creates a historic opportunity to advance solutions … The country will benefit if this is the beginning of real dialogue among people and organizations that care about finding a real solution,” write National Partnership President Debra Ness and Vice President Vicki Shabo.
How to Fight For Paternity Leave When Your Company Doesn’t Offer It – Fatherly – Fatherly
“The best workplaces — like Deloitte — will ask their employees what their workforce needs to be happier and more productive,” says Vicki Shabo, vice president at the National Partnership for Women & Families.
Hospitals Are Becoming The Biggest Risk Factor For Unnecessary C-Sections – Reports Healthcare – PITALSARE BECOMING THE BIGGEST RISK FACTOR FOR UNNECESSARY C-SECTREPORTS HEA
The report by Childbirth Connection also revealed a number of factors how a C-section can be harmful to the mother and ranked them on a scale from very small to very large.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Leading Women’s Group to Honor Senator Kamala Harris
National Partnership for Women & Families Gala to be Held on Wednesday Evening, June 14
Why does American work feel so bad? – USATODAY
MacKenzie Nicholson was pregnant with her second baby when she found out her mother had a brain tumor. She was forced to take time off to care for her, which cut into the vacation and sick time she was saving to supplement the three weeks of paid maternity her company offers.
Why does American work feel so bad? – USA Today – USA Today
“You end up with this perfect storm where workplace and public policies are mismatched to what the workforce and families need,” said Vicki Shabo, vice president at the non-partisan National Partnership for Women & Families.
4 Organizations Doing Great Things for Mothers – Huffington Post – Huffington Post
The [National Partnership] is a heavy lifter when it comes to campaigning for more substantial health care coverage including workplace benefits like paid sick leave, eliminating the gender pay gap and ending discrimination against pregnant women and new moms in the office.
New survey reveals how small businesses feel about paid family and medical leave – SURMEDICA
[W]e found that about 77% of them, more than three-quarters of small business owners in Connecticut, support the paid family leave legislation,” said Brittany Stalsburg who’s with [the research firm] BLS.