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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.
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
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.”
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The groups’ recommendations aim to ensure taxpayer dollars aren’t funding discrimination WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 11, 2026 – Today, the National Partnership for Women & Families, Equal Rights Advocates, and The 75 Million Project issued recommendations for...
Survey of 3,857 new mothers is the most comprehensive in a decade WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 9, 2026 – Today, the National Partnership for Women & Families, in partnership with MomsRising and the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, released the fourth national...
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ISSUE BRIEF | 42 states and the District of Columbia have expanded leave rights to workers in their states, joined by local and federal wins that increased leave rights.
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).
