SCOTUS Rules Anti-Abortion Group Lacks Standing to Bring Suit WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 13, 2024 – Today, the Supreme Court ruled the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine lacked standing to challenge the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of...
National Partnership Shines Spotlight on White Supremacy and Sexism as True Drivers of the Gender Wage Gap
Women’s Organization Releases Wage Gap Analysis Ahead of March 31st Equal Pay Day
Families First Act Will Provide Relief, Much More Work Ahead to Provide Paid Leave and Paid Sick Days for All
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Threat of Coronavirus Needs Comprehensive Response, Including Paid Sick Days
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
National Partnership Applauds Bipartisan Approval of Pregnant Workers Fairness Act in Markup
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Parental Leave for Federal Government Employees Advances the Fight for Paid Leave
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Cassidy-Sinema Bill Does Not Address the Realities Working People Face
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Majority of Senators Support Paid Leave for Federal Workers
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
After Decades of Waiting, Watered-Down Overtime Rule an Insult to Working People
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
New Data Show Slow Progress on Increasing Access to Paid Leave and Paid Sick Days
Low-Wage Workers, Women and People of Color Are Getting Left Behind
Lost Ground on Health Coverage, Stagnant Gender Wage Gap Compound Racial and Gender Disparities
New data released yesterday by the U.S. Census Bureau revealed a gender wage gap that has not budged since last year. Women overall working full time, year-round are still paid just 82 cents for every dollar paid to men.* The National Partnership for Women &...
Erika Moritsugu to Lead Newly Transformed Economic Justice Team
This week the National Partnership for Women & Families announced Erika Moritsugu as vice president for Economic Justice. She will officially take over the role full time on Oct. 1. Moritsugu currently serves as the vice president of Government Relations, Advocacy,...
Stop Health Care Discrimination: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Must Rescind Anti-Civil Rights Rule
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
National Partnership Issues New Paid Leave Report Analyzing Existing State Programs and Best Practices
Millions Helped But Workers Who Make Low Wages Face Barriers; Report and Issue Briefs Available at NationalPartnership.org/PaidLeaveReport
House Passage of Raise the Wage Act Is A Victory for Women, Families and All Working People
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Paid Leave for Federal Employees a Win for All Working People
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Another Victory for Paid Leave as Connecticut Becomes Eighth State to Enact Legislation
Today Connecticut joined six other states and the District of Columbia in enacting a statewide paid family and medical leave policy.
Momentum Toward National Paid Sick Days Continues as Maine Enacts Statewide Law
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
House Passes Historic Non-Discrimination Bill for Women and LGBTQ People
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
The Best Mother’s Day Gifts From Lawmakers
Policies Moms Need to Thrive
BE HEARD in the Workplace Act Would Help Create Fairer, Safer Workplaces for All
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families