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May 20, 2026 |
“Today, we stand alongside Virginia’s hardworking advocates, workers and families to celebrate another historic and important win in the state, and to express deep gratitude to Governor Abigail Spanberger for signing paid sick and safe leave into law.”
May 15, 2026 |
“Today, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) requested White House approval of a proposed rule to stop requiring many employers, contractors, unions, schools and governments to regularly report demographic workforce data to the federal government — data that includes race, sex, and ethnicity of workers across certain categories.”
Apr 30, 2026 |
“Telework can provide clear benefits for workers and employers, yet access to such opportunities is too often uneven and arbitrary,” said Jocelyn Frye, president of the National Partnership for Women & Families and co-lead of The 75 Million.
Apr 28, 2026 |
A new report, “AI and Emerging Risks for Women Workers,” from the National Partnership for Women & Families finds that artificial intelligence is reshaping women’s jobs and working conditions.
Apr 24, 2026 |
“This week, the Virginia legislature gave final approval to a comprehensive paid family and medical leave program in the Commonwealth, making Virginia the 15th state, including Washington, D.C., to enact a paid leave law and marking a major step forward for working families in the state.”
Apr 22, 2026 |
“With each passing day, the Trump administration makes more evident its agenda to rewrite history, normalize racism and sexism, and target people and organizations that fight for civil rights. Its latest tactic – to pursue an indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center – is an attack against all those who strive to advance justice and help all people live free from discrimination.”
Apr 14, 2026 |
On the heels of its Spring Board meeting, and as the organization prepares to celebrate its 55th Anniversary, the National Partnership for Women & Families announced that Michele L. Jawando has joined as the newest member of its Board of Directors.
Apr 1, 2026 |
“The estimated out-of-pocket costs for most mothers are $2,700 with insurance, according to Erin McKay, managing director of health justice at the National Partnership for Women & Families. Without insurance, those costs are typically $19,000.
“McKay said the financial challenges facing parents having a child is something many families are running into.
“’Nothing in the health care system is simple. But the two main reasons that I keep coming back to with regard to the high costs of childbirth are because we are paying for care that does not improve care for moms and babies, and a scarcity of reproductive and maternal health care drives up costs,’ McKay said.”
Mar 28, 2026 |
“In 2006, 3% of women in the U.S. got care from a doula during labor, according to a survey conducted for the nonprofit Childbirth Connection, now a program of the National Partnership for Women & Families. That figure has doubled or tripled since then, researchers estimate.”
Mar 27, 2026 |
“Unlike the newly proposed benefits, FMLA’s primary purpose is job protection, allowing employees to take time off without fear of losing their jobs. Whether pay or short-term disability insurance is offered while eligible employees use FMLA varies by employer. The National Partnership for Women and Families says only about 60% of Ohioans are eligible for FMLA.
“The new bill would promise to deliver a benefit to the 77% of workers, or about 4.5 million people according to the organization, in Ohio who currently are not eligible for paid leave through their employers.
“’The lack of paid leave has devastating costs for Ohioans and their families and for the entire state’s economy by shrinking the workforce and lowering productivity, cutting workers’ incomes and harming public health amid a scarcity of reproductive and maternal health care,’ wrote the organization in February.”
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Statement of Jocelyn Frye, President of the National Partnership for Women & Families WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 20, 2026 – “Today, we stand alongside Virginia’s hardworking advocates, workers and families to celebrate another historic and important win in...
Statement of Jocelyn Frye, President of the National Partnership for Women & Families Today, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) requested White House approval of a proposed rule to stop requiring many employers, contractors, unions, schools and...
New report shows telework keeps women in the workforce, reduces hiring discrimination Link to report: https://nationalpartnership.org/report/who-works-from-home-remote-work-gender-equity-access-gap/ WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 30, 2026 – Today, the National...
The nearest abortion provider for people living in the Pacific Island territories is Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, which is a 14 to 44-hour flight from the Northern Mariana Islands, a 17 to 36-hour flight from Guam, and a five-hour flight from American Sāmoa. And flights alone...
Stories about paid leave going wrong are having a moment. Workers allegedly taking vacations while on leave. Warnings about fraud. Claims that programs are being "gamed" or crushing employers. It's a compelling narrative. It's also a familiar one. And honestly? It...
The Supreme Court Just Hit Pause on an Abortion Pill Showdown Mother Jones, May 14, 2026 The Supreme Court has rejected a federal appeals court’s attempt to end telemedicine and mail-order abortions, hitting pause on a fast-moving case that threatened to decimate...
FACT SHEETS | A state-by-state analysis that highlights the significant and growing need for a national paid family and medical leave law that covers workers in all 51 states.
FACT SHEET | A fact sheet on legislation that would establish a national paid family and medical leave insurance program: the Family And Medical Insurance Leave Act (FAMILY Act).
FACT SHEET | Studies of the nation's state paid family leave programs demonstrate how well paid leave policies work for workers, families and businesses.
