Today is Women’s Equality Day, when we celebrate the fact that, 90 years ago, a group of dedicated women and men made history when the 19th Amendment passed, guaranteeing a woman’s right to vote.
Pennsylvania Paid Sick Days Advocates Working Hard During the Dog Days
While many of us spend time in August vacationing at the beach or in the mountains, Pennsylvania advocates took a trip to their state capitol in Harrisburg — to push for a state paid sick days law.
And Kagan Makes Three!
I am thrilled that the Senate has confirmed Elena Kagan to serve on the Supreme Court. This is an important milestone in our journey toward equal rights for women – and our nation will be stronger as a result.
NYC’s Horses Get Time Off…Will the City’s Workers?
Yesterday, advocates in New York City rallied in favor of paid sick days legislation next to the carriage horses in Central Park.
BREAKING NEWS: Dr. Berwick is Appointed!
Today, President Obama appointed Dr. Donald Berwick to serve as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). I truly believe that Dr. Berwick is the best man for the job – he is a highly qualified candidate with extraordinary skill, vast experience and a deep dedication to improving America’s health care system.
Dr. Berwick… Just What the Doctor Ordered
Enough is enough. Dr. Berwick – nominee for Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) – has been the victim of partisan and baseless attacks, and at the Campaign for Better Care, we think it’s time to set the record straight.
Progress…Power…Women…Lunch!
A heartfelt thanks to the honoree of this year’s National Partnership annual luncheon, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, who inspired us with her comments on the future of health reform – and the many women in top positions who are working to implement it.
New Survey: People Need, Want Paid Sick Days
Do you worry about losing your job when you get sick? If you’re like 40 million other workers in this country, perhaps you should!
Paid Sick Days: The Gift Working Dads Need
The traditional Father’s Day gifts are a new tie or a set of golf clubs (and those silly cards that suggest all dads care about are wearing ties and playing golf — not true!). But if we really want to thank our dads for all the times they’ve been there for us, then there’s no better gift than one that allows all fathers to be there for their children: a paid sick days law.
All Eyes Are On New York City
The paid sick days movement’s attention is focused once again on New York City — and there is no question that if a minimum paid sick days standard becomes the law in the Big Apple, it will be a game-changer for the movement as a whole.
Third Paid Sick Days Summit: Advocates Motivated For Change
On April 26, more than 200 advocates from 19 states and D.C. gathered in Washington, D.C. for the National Partnership’s third Paid Sick Days Summit.
It’s Official. Campaign for Better Care Launched Today!
That’s right. Health reform may officially be law, but now the hard work of fixing our health care system begins.
Now the Hard Work Begins…
That’s right. Health reform may officially be law, but now the hard work of fixing our health care system begins.
Next Steps for New York City
On March 25, New York City Councilwoman Gale Brewer reintroduced New York City’s Paid Sick Time Act in the City Council, with 34 of the City Council’s 51 members as co-sponsors. Advocates celebrated the bill’s reintroduction with a thrilling and energizing rally at City Hall.
New Beginning: Fixing Our Broken Health Care System Starts Now
It’s done. Health reform is now the law of the land. Your hard work has paid off, and you should feel proud.
For Today, Hooray!
Your hard work is paying off. Last night, the House of Representatives said ‘yes’ to improving health care in our country.
First Lady Stresses Need for Work and Family Policies in U.S. Department of Labor Visit
In a recent speech before the staff of the U.S. Department of Labor, First Lady Michelle Obama emphasized the Obama administration’s support for the Healthy Families Act and other work and family policies.
Historic Milestone Reached! Bill Needs Improvement…
Today, the Senate took a historic step to fix our nation’s broken health care system by passing comprehensive reform that will cover 31 million more people, prohibit insurance practices that undermine meaningful, affordable coverage, help contain costs, and put us on track to improve the quality and coordination of care.
New York City Rallies Behind Paid Sick Days
Since its launch just this summer, New York City’s campaign for paid sick days has quickly become one of the most-watched in the country.
Wal-Mart’s Demerit Practice Makes Me Sick
Given the recent news about Wal-Mart’s sick days practice, we all may want to think twice about shopping there this holiday season—which regrettably overlaps with cold and flu season.
