“This is one way of changing culture, and changing business practices, and ultimately changing public policy,” said Vicki Shabo, who oversees workplace programs at the National Partnership for Women and Families.
Senate’s Paid Sick Days Vote is a ‘Milestone and Sign of Progress,’ Women’s Leader Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Pregnant worker wins in Supreme Court, but should Congress boost discrimination protections? – The Business Journals
“But voluntary measures will not be enough, given how pervasive pregnancy discrimination is in our country,” said Judith Lichtman, senior adviser for the National Partnership for Women & Families.
Ness Warns that Including Abortion Restrictions in SGR Fix Would Harm Women’s Health
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Pregnant Workers – Glamour
“Any ruling that will mean fewer pregnant women face discrimination in the workplace is good for women, good for families, and good for our economy and our country,” said Judith L. Lichtman, a senior advisor at the National Partnership for Women and Families.
Supreme Court’s Ruling in Young v. UPS is “Good News” for Pregnant Workers, Women’s Leader Says
Statement of Judith L. Lichtman, Senior Advisor, National Partnership for Women & Families
Women’s Leader Urges Congress to Pass the Paycheck Fairness Act, Take “Common Sense Step” to Advance Fair Pay
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Paid Family Leave Is Primed for a National Debate – U.S. News & World Report
“The evidence from the states show that the concerns that [opponents] raise are unfounded,” says Vicki Shabo, vice president of the National Partnership for Women & Families. “The parade of horribles that they listed before passage hasn’t happened.”
Democrats Want To Guarantee Your Right To Seek A Flexible Work Schedule – Huffington Post
“I do think the positive thing here is we’re increasingly seeing both Democrats and Republicans identifying a fundamental problem, which is that our workplace policies don’t reflect the needs that working families have,” said Vicki Shabo, vice president of the National Partnership for Women & Families. “At this point, Democrats and Republicans just have very different solutions in mind.”
Women’s Leader Urges Congress to Recognize Unprecedented Support and Demand for Paid Leave, Prioritize the FAMILY Act
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Only three US states have paid family leave policies – will New York be next? – The Guardian
(Statistics provided by the National Partnership for Women & Families)
McConnell “Adds Insult to Injury” with Outrageous Tactic Tying Lynch Confirmation to Passage of Human Trafficking Bill, Now Crippled by Extreme Anti-Choice Restriction
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
In latest Senate controversy over abortion, both sides played a role – McClatchy DC
“It adds insult to injury to hold up the vote to confirm Lynch until that bill passes,” said Debra L. Ness, president of the National Partnership for Women & Families.
National women’s groups urge Cuomo to push paid family leave – Capital
“According to you, Albany’s appetite for change has been filled by other policies that seek to advance women’s equality, and which deserve to be addressed first,” said the letter, which was signed by female leaders from the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce, the National Partnership for Women and Families, A.F.L.-C.I.O., and the Center for American Progress.
Senate must confirm Loretta Lynch now – The Hill
“At this moment in history, when we have had so many reminders that discrimination still pervades our workplaces and communities, confirmation of Lynch to serve as attorney general would send a powerful and badly needed message that lawmakers can put aside partisanship and petty squabbling when so much is at stake'” said Debra L. Ness, president of the National Partnership for Women & Families.
‘Fetal Anesthesia’: The Creative New Way To Limit Abortion Access And Enshrine Bad Science Into Law – ThinkProgress
According to a recent report from the National Partnership for Women & Families, 33 states currently have at least one of those “bad medicine” laws on the books.
21st Century Women’s Health Act is the ‘Right Approach at the Right Time to Improve and Protect Women’s Health’
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Women’s Health Leader Calls Challengers in King v. Burwell ‘Politically Motivated and Utterly Irresponsible,’ Warns Women Would Be Hurt Most by Adverse U.S. Supreme Court Ruling
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
City, county leading the region, country with paid parental leave for municipal employees – Pittsburgh City Paper
“Pennsylvania doesn’t really do much beyond what federal law requires, and beyond extended benefits for some state workers,” says Vicki Shabo, vice president of the National Partnership for Women & Families. Her organization gave Pennsylvania a grade of D on its report about the 50 states’ family-leave policies.
Is There a Business Case For Patient Engagement? – The Health Care Blog
One group applauding the new regulations is the National Partnership for Women & Families. Christine Bechtel, vice president of the NPWF, said in a statement that the rule “recognizes the essential role that providers and their staff play encouraging patients to use this online access.”
