“We applaud Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats for introducing a stimulus bill that rises to the level of our current crisis and aims to combat the health and economic disparities that are disproportionately burdening workers and communities of color...
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Back to the Office at Yahoo
by National Partnership Staff | Feb 26, 2013 | Other
National Partnership President Debra Ness talks to the New York Times about Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer’s decision to end the company’s work-from-home policy.
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Progress in Washington, Vermont and Philadelphia!
by National Partnership Staff | Feb 19, 2013 | Paid Sick Days
Earlier this month, lawmakers in Washington state held a hearing to consider proposed paid sick days and family and medical leave insurance bills.
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What a Celebration! The FMLA at 20
by National Partnership Staff | Feb 19, 2013 | Family Medical Leave Act
This month, the National Partnership, along with other advocates, workers and lawmakers, celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) – the first and only national law to help workers balance the demands of job and family.
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Know Your Rights: The Family and Medical Leave Act
by Debra L. Ness | Feb 12, 2013 | Paid Leave
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) – the nation’s first and only federal law that helps women and men meet their responsibilities at home and on the job.
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20 Years Ago Today, America Became a More Family Friendly Nation — And We Must Do It Again
by Debra L. Ness | Feb 5, 2013 | Paid Leave
Today, we mark a historic and celebratory moment in our nation’s history.
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The Family and Medical Leave Act Turns 20!
by Debra L. Ness | Feb 4, 2013 | Paid Leave
Tuesday, February 5, marks exactly 20 years since the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was signed into law.
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More 2013 Paid Sick Days Campaigns Kick Off!
by National Partnership Staff | Feb 1, 2013 | Paid Sick Days
On opposite sides of the country, coalitions of workers, businesses and activists kicked off paid sick days campaigns this week.
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After Four Years, It’s Time for Concrete Action – An Executive Order from President Obama – to Help Reduce the Wage Gap
by Judith L. Lichtman | Jan 29, 2013 | Fair Pay
Four years ago today, President Obama signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act – a law that restored pay discrimination victims’ right to have their day in court.
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Progress on Women’s Reproductive Rights
by Debra L. Ness | Jan 29, 2013 | Reproductive Rights
Last week, after a pro-choice president was sworn in for a second term and as we celebrated the 40th anniversary of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Roe v. Wade, something pretty spectacular happened.
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Now is the Time for Paid Sick Days in Philadelphia
by National Partnership Staff | Jan 25, 2013 | Paid Sick Days
With a swell of support from a coalition of workers, advocates, businesses and lawmakers, a proposal for a citywide earned paid sick days standard was introduced in the Philadelphia City Council today.
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Video: Charlotte News Anchors and Residents Make the Case for Paid Sick Days
by National Partnership Staff | Jan 25, 2013 | Paid Sick Days
In a seemingly impromptu discussion of work and family policies this week, two news anchors at a FOX affiliate in Charlotte, North Carolina, offered their opinions on why both paid sick days and paid maternity leave should be basic workplace standards.
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An Integral Step Forward for Women, Families and the Nation
by Debra L. Ness | Jan 23, 2013 | Fair Pay
“Our journey is not complete until our wives, our mothers and daughters can earn a living equal to their efforts.”