Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Etsy Just Reported the First Results of Its Gender-Neutral Parental Leave – Fortune – Fortune
Giving those employees a promotion despite taking parental leave is a nod to Etsy, especially because a 2013 study by Childbirth Connection found that 22% of mothers surveyed for the study were were concerned about the consequences at work for taking leave, such as lower pay, worse assignments or fewer opportunities for promotion.
‘Alternative facts’ and the anti-abortion movement – The Hill – The Hill
National Partnership Vice President Sarah Lipton-Lubet discusses the devastating impact that anti-abortion laws based on lies have on women’s access to care.
Duke Energy to provide paid parental leave – Charlotte Observer
“Paid parental leave will give Duke Energy employees important quality time to bond with their new children without the financial pressure of having to immediately return to work. That’s good for our employees and their children,” Melissa Anderson, Duke Energy executive vice president and chief human resources officer, said in a statement.
Scarier than your worst 90’s outfit
Throwback Thursday (#TBT) is usually a lighthearted way to show off your best (or worst) 90’s outfit or that funny picture of you as a toddler – but today’s #TBT is not nearly so amusing. Right now, extremists in Congress are working to undermine women’s health and access to care by repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Deplorable Actions Targeting Women, Immigrants ‘Will Not Stand,’ Ness Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
5 Ways to Fight for Your Reproductive Rights in the Era of Trump – Vogue – Vogue
Consider asking friends to meet for drinks and contributing $25 to an organization such as NARAL or the National Partnership for Women & Families, both of which are working to protect the Affordable Care Act.
7 Questions for President Trump on His Controversial Paid Family Leave Plan – TIME
Paid family leave was one of the few policy areas where Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton agreed during the campaign, so there’s a good chance that Congress will consider paid family leave proposals under President Trump. Here are seven questions everyone should be asking.
“The Health of Women Around the World Will Suffer Terribly” Because President Trump Reinstituted Global Gag Rule
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Cassidy-Collins Bill ‘Puts Women’s Health at Risk,’ Ness Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Threats to Women’s Health and Rights are ‘Imminent and Serious’ as Roe v. Wade Turns 44
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
‘A Historic and Vitally Important Event’
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Why Women (and Men) Are Marching Today, According to Twitter Data – WIRED – WIRED
The National Partnership for Women & Families tweeted, “We’re marching because the #ACA is the greatest advance for #womenshealth in a generation. #WomensMarch.”
Worse than Your Embarrassing Prom Photo
While you may not be able to prevent an embarrassing prom photo from popping up on Facebook today (#TBT), thanks to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), many women are able to access basic preventive health care services that were previously out of reach. At least for now.
Price Would ‘Undermine Health and Well-Being of Women and Families,’ Ness Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Large companies, including many with Omaha operations, expand their paid family leave policies – Omaha World-Herald
For some expectant parents, 2016 was a banner year and December a flag-waver: More than two dozen large employers announced that they would bolster their paid family leave benefits.
Trump’s Vow to Erase Obama’s Executive Orders Takes Aim at Diversity – Bloomberg – Bloomberg
Rescinding the orders “would have a direct and immediate effect for some workers,” said Vicki Shabo, vice president for the National Partnership for Women & Families, which advocates for more equitable workplace rules.
House of Representatives Acted Recklessly by Passing Budget Resolution, Ness Says, Warning Vote ‘Will Cost Our Country Dearly’
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Senate Passage of Budget Resolution Demonstrates ‘Blatant Disregard for Women’s Health and Economic Security,’ Ness Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
First-Ever NQF-Endorsed Contraceptive Quality Measures a ‘Welcome Step Forward for Women’s Health,’ Ness Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
