Statement of Jocelyn Frye, President of the National Partnership for Women & Families WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 12, 2024 – The National Partnership for Women & Families praised the critical investments to support working families in President...
New York Times: America Needs a National Paid Sick Days Standard
Paid sick days campaigns gained steam this weekend when, in a powerful Sunday editorial, the New York Times announced its support for both a federal paid sick days standard and New York City’s paid sick time proposal.
Corporate Interest Money and Frivolous Tactics in Orange County Must Not Undermine Voters’ Rights
Despite strong and growing public support for an earned sick days standard in Orange County, Florida, attacks on the proposed measure continue.
A Day for the History Books on Women’s Health
There are some important dates for American women to remember and teach to our daughters.
New Research: Paid Sick Days Linked to Prevention of Illness and Injury
Two just released, peer-reviewed studies from researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provide new, quantitative evidence of the relationship between workers’ access to paid sick days and their health and well-being.
The Women of D.C. Deserve Better
For decades, Congress has unfairly restricted women’s access to reproductive health services in the District of Columbia in ways it is unable to do in the states.
Paid Sick Days and the “Having it All” Media Frenzy
When the latest issue of The Atlantic hit newsstands, the essay featured on its cover garnered significant media attention.
Looking Past the ‘Having it All’ Distraction
Yet again, we’re in the midst of a media firestorm over women’s roles in our workplaces and our families.
Think the Wage Gap Is a Myth? Ask Your Doctor
A man and his son were in a car accident. Both were taken to the hospital with critical injuries, and the boy was quickly rushed into surgery. The surgeon said, “I can’t operate on this boy; he’s my son.” How is this possible?
NAACP Extends Support to State and Local Paid Sick Days Efforts!
For decades, the country’s workers have benefited tremendously from the NAACP’s work to advance civil rights and promote economic security.
Fighting Discrimination, Giving Women — and All Workers — a Fair Shake
This week, members of the Senate have the opportunity to take a stand on an issue of paramount importance to women and their families: either they will move to help stop gender discrimination in wages, or they will turn their backs on women in the workforce and the families who depend on them.
Orlando: A Bright Spot in the Sunshine State!
There’s exciting news out of Florida!
Beyond Mother’s Day: Continuing the Commitment to Working Mothers and Families
As families throughout the country were making their Mother’s Day plans, some lawmakers were similarly focused on America’s women. But unlike the short-lived events of Mother’s Day weekend, their attention was on the kind of support and family friendly policies mothers and working families need year round.
On Mother’s Day: Expecting Better for All Mothers and Working Families
On Sunday, millions of mothers will be celebrated and honored — some for the first time, and others as part of a fun family ritual.
Nothing to Sneeze At: State Activity Continues as Federal Support Grows
In the past few weeks, we’ve seen paid sick days efforts progress and make headlines in cities and states throughout the country — and support for the federal Healthy Families Act continues to grow in Congress.
Women’s Work: A Political Flashpoint and an Urgent Policy Imperative
Women’s work. Last week, when Hilary Rosen used words she quickly admitted were poorly chosen, we were all reminded that it remains a huge flashpoint in our society.
Public Health, Prevention and Paid Sick Days
It’s National Public Health Week — a time when the nation’s public health community unites around one aspect of public health to raise awareness and improve the health of the nation.
Older Women’s Stake in Health Reform
This week, all the talk in Washington has been about handicapping the outcome of the Supreme Court health reform cases, and identifying winners and losers.
Paid Sick Days Key in Rebuilding America
Today, as paid sick days activity continues throughout the country, Senator Tom Harkin (D – Iowa) introduced an exciting new piece of federal legislation that could establish a national paid sick days standard and highlights the critical connection between workers’ access to paid sick days and working families’ economic security.
Campaigns Gear Up for Success!
As families across the country enjoy unusually warm weather and prepare for the summer, paid sick days campaigns are heating up too.
10 Things to LOVE About the Affordable Care Act
This week, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) turns two. Let’s not mince words: This law is the greatest advance for women’s health in a generation.