SHRM: No real increase in paid family leave

Wage Gap Narrows for Working Women Overall, but Progress Is Uneven

Sep 15, 2026 |

Following their annual analysis of Census Bureau data on women’s and men’s pay, experts at the National Partnership for Women & Families (NPWF) determined that the gap in pay for all working women, whether they work full or part time, narrowed by two cents and now stands at 78 cents for every man’s dollar. This comes alongside news that the wage gap for women working full time, year round narrowed by three cents in 2025 – to 84 cents – after widening for the last two years in a row.

New Study Shows How the Future of More Than 8 Million Disabled Students Hangs in the Balance Due to Trump Administration’s Changes to Education Requirements

Sep 9, 2026 |

In part three of its new disability economic justice report series, the National Partnership for Women & Families shows how Trump-administration changes to the U.S. Department of Education will have lasting, harmful effects on the financial stability of women with disabilities.

Gloria Steinem’s Extraordinary Fight for Women’s Rights

Sep 8, 2026 |

“Gloria Steinem lived an extraordinary life, impacting the lives of millions across multiple generations. She fought for women’s rights and gender justice at all levels, from work rooms to board rooms to classrooms to newsrooms, in every corner of the country and around the world.”

SCOTUS Ruling in Trump v. Slaughter Will Hurt Workers, Further Erode Federal Government

Jun 29, 2026 |

“Today, the Supreme Court ruling in Trump v. Slaughter gave Donald Trump the power to legally fire commissioners of independent government agencies, without cause. Previously, heads of these agencies could only be fired for serious causes, such as misconduct.”

Four Years Post-Dobbs: New Attacks on Abortion Access Harm 62 Percent of U.S. Women of Reproductive Age

Jun 16, 2026 |

Today, the National Partnership for Women & Families released new analysis on the impacts of anti-abortion policies four years after the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision overturned Roe v. Wade.

Advocates Release New Report Urging Congress To Restore Federal Contractor Employees’ Rights After Trump’s Rescission of E.O. 11246

Jun 11, 2026 |

Today, the National Partnership for Women & Families, Equal Rights Advocates, and The 75 Million Project issued recommendations for Congress to restore and strengthen critical anti-discrimination and equal employment opportunity protections for workers employed by federal contractors.

National Survey Reveals Maternal Health Care Failures; Women of Color Hit Hardest

Jun 9, 2026 |

Today, the National Partnership for Women & Families, in partnership with MomsRising and the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, released the fourth national Listening to Mothers survey, the most comprehensive of its kind in a decade. Based on responses from 3,857 mothers of infants and toddlers across the country, the report places the experiences of pregnant people and new mothers at the center of the maternal health conversation and policy debate.

Virginia Paid Sick and Safe Leave Will Help Keep Workers Healthy and Thriving

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.”

National Partnership for Women & Families Condemns EEOC’s Attempt To Eliminate Workforce Demographic Reporting Tied to Civil Rights Laws

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.”

More Than 18 Million Women Positively Impacted by Ability To Work From Home

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.

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