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Experts Warn: Fundamental Protection for Workers and Families Hangs in the Balance

by Sadie Kliner | Jan 11, 2012 |

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Daniel Coleman v. Maryland Court of Appeals, a case in which the justices will decide whether states can be held accountable for violating the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) if they deny state workers the...

MEDIA ADVISORY: As U.S. Supreme Court Prepares to Hear Oral Arguments in Coleman v. Maryland Court of Appeals Petitioner and Legal Experts to Discuss Case’s Implications for Millions of State Workers

by Sadie Kliner | Jan 3, 2012 |

On January 11th, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in Coleman v. Maryland Court of Appeals a case likely to determine whether millions of state workers will continue to have access to the vitally important self-care medical leave provision of the Family and...

“Tomorrow America Will Be a More Family Friendly Nation” as First Statewide Paid Sick Days Law Takes Effect in Connecticut, Ness Says

by Sadie Kliner | Dec 31, 2011 |

"January 1, 2012 will be a historic day as Connecticut becomes the first state to guarantee its workers the right to earn paid sick time," said Debra L. Ness, president of the National Partnership for Women & Families, which has led efforts to enact family friendly...

Obama Move to Extend Wage Protections to Home Care Workers Will Provide “Welcome and Overdue Financial Security” for Millions of Women and Families

by Sadie Kliner | Dec 15, 2011 |

Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families

Senate’s Failure to Invoke Cloture on Halligan is Disgraceful, “Means Politics Has Trumped Qualifications and Competence for Judicial Nominees”

by Sadie Kliner | Dec 6, 2011 |

Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families

New U.S. Census Data Provide “Compelling Evidence of Significant and Sustained Gaps in Access to Paid Leave” Among Working Mothers

by Sadie Kliner | Nov 10, 2011 |

Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families

Help for California’s Pregnant and Parenting Youth

by Sadie Kliner | Nov 9, 2011 |

A 16-year-old in San Jose thinks she has to drop out of school because she is pregnant. A 17-year-old parent in Chico believes her child's father should pay child support, but isn't sure how or where to begin the legal process. A 14-year-old undocumented immigrant in...

In a “Much-Needed Victory” for Workers, Philadelphia City Council Approves Paid Sick Days Measure, Paves the Way for a Citywide Standard

by Sadie Kliner | Oct 13, 2011 |

Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families

Civil and Workers’ Rights Groups Urge the U.S. Supreme Court to Protect State Employees’ Right to Discrimination-Free Workplaces, Unpaid Medical Leave

by Sadie Kliner | Sep 30, 2011 |

Nation’s Top Family and Medical Leave Act Expert Leads Coalition in Calling on the Court to Recognize the Law’s Intent

Seattle Becomes the Third U.S. City to Guarantee Paid Sick Days, Providing a “Powerful Model Where Shared Interests Trump Scare Tactics and Progress Prevails Over Politics”

by Sadie Kliner | Sep 23, 2011 |

Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women

Obama Plan for Economic Growth is on the Right Track, Women’s Leader Says

by Sadie Kliner | Sep 19, 2011 |

Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families

Groundbreaking Agreement between Workers and Businesses Brings Major Victory for Seattle Workers, Who Will Soon Be Able to Earn

by Sadie Kliner | Sep 12, 2011 |

Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families

Jobs, Recovery and the Obama Proposals are Good for Women

by Sadie Kliner | Sep 9, 2011 |

Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families

For Labor Day, New Poll Shows Paid Sick Days Standards Are a Bipartisan Voting Issue

by Sadie Kliner | Sep 1, 2011 |

Voters Favor the Workplace Standard, Reject Business Lobby’s Arguments, Reward Lawmakers for Supporting the Paid Sick Days Workers Need

Dr. Don Berwick, Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, To Meet with Health Care Providers, Patients and Consumer Advocates at Ohio Campaign for Better Care Roundtable Wednesday

by Sadie Kliner | Aug 8, 2011 |

Media Advisory

Where Does America Go From Here?

by Sadie Kliner | Aug 2, 2011 |

Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families

“America is Closer to Becoming a Family Friendly Nation”

by Sadie Kliner | Jul 5, 2011 |

Work/Family Expert Lauds Governor Malloy, Connecticut
Lawmakers for Enacting Nation’s First Statewide Paid Sick Days Law

Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families

New Report Reveals Unique Barriers to Workplace Flexibility for New York City Professionals, Hurting Workers, Families and Businesses

by Sadie Kliner | Jun 30, 2011 |

Professional Workers’ Experiences Presented at U.S. Labor Department Forum on the Need for Flexible Workplace Policies

National Dialogue Sheds Light on a “Culture of Inflexibility” for Many Professional Workers, Shows How Workplace Flexibility Policies Benefit Employers and Employees

by Sadie Kliner | Jun 30, 2011 |

Statement of Vicki Shabo, Director of Work and Family Programs, National Partnership for Women & Families

Philadelphia Mayor’s Veto of Paid Sick Days Bill is “Deeply Disappointing,” Will Deny More Than 200,000 Workers the Right to Earn Paid Sick Days – But Around the Country, Progress Will Surely Continue

by Sadie Kliner | Jun 28, 2011 |

Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families

Experts Warn: Fundamental Protection for Workers and Families Hangs in the Balance

MEDIA ADVISORY: As U.S. Supreme Court Prepares to Hear Oral Arguments in Coleman v. Maryland Court of Appeals Petitioner and Legal Experts to Discuss Case’s Implications for Millions of State Workers

“Tomorrow America Will Be a More Family Friendly Nation” as First Statewide Paid Sick Days Law Takes Effect in Connecticut, Ness Says

Obama Move to Extend Wage Protections to Home Care Workers Will Provide “Welcome and Overdue Financial Security” for Millions of Women and Families

Senate’s Failure to Invoke Cloture on Halligan is Disgraceful, “Means Politics Has Trumped Qualifications and Competence for Judicial Nominees”

New U.S. Census Data Provide “Compelling Evidence of Significant and Sustained Gaps in Access to Paid Leave” Among Working Mothers

Help for California’s Pregnant and Parenting Youth

In a “Much-Needed Victory” for Workers, Philadelphia City Council Approves Paid Sick Days Measure, Paves the Way for a Citywide Standard

Civil and Workers’ Rights Groups Urge the U.S. Supreme Court to Protect State Employees’ Right to Discrimination-Free Workplaces, Unpaid Medical Leave

Seattle Becomes the Third U.S. City to Guarantee Paid Sick Days, Providing a “Powerful Model Where Shared Interests Trump Scare Tactics and Progress Prevails Over Politics”

Obama Plan for Economic Growth is on the Right Track, Women’s Leader Says

Groundbreaking Agreement between Workers and Businesses Brings Major Victory for Seattle Workers, Who Will Soon Be Able to Earn

Jobs, Recovery and the Obama Proposals are Good for Women

For Labor Day, New Poll Shows Paid Sick Days Standards Are a Bipartisan Voting Issue

Dr. Don Berwick, Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, To Meet with Health Care Providers, Patients and Consumer Advocates at Ohio Campaign for Better Care Roundtable Wednesday

Where Does America Go From Here?

“America is Closer to Becoming a Family Friendly Nation”

New Report Reveals Unique Barriers to Workplace Flexibility for New York City Professionals, Hurting Workers, Families and Businesses

National Dialogue Sheds Light on a “Culture of Inflexibility” for Many Professional Workers, Shows How Workplace Flexibility Policies Benefit Employers and Employees

Philadelphia Mayor’s Veto of Paid Sick Days Bill is “Deeply Disappointing,” Will Deny More Than 200,000 Workers the Right to Earn Paid Sick Days – But Around the Country, Progress Will Surely Continue

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