New data released yesterday by the U.S. Census Bureau revealed a gender wage gap that has not budged since last year. Women overall working full time, year-round are still paid just 82 cents for every dollar paid to men.* The National Partnership for Women &...
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Gaps in Access to Paid Leave are Significant, Sustained – and Unacceptable
by Debra L. Ness | Nov 15, 2011 | Paid Leave
The Census Bureau released a report last week that every family and every lawmaker should note.
New Poll: Young People Need Paid Sick Days Too
by Debra L. Ness | Nov 2, 2011 | Paid Sick Days
Demos and Young Invincibles released a timely new report today on the barriers to economic success facing young adults in the United States.
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Despite Hard-Fought Campaign, Disappointing News from Denver
by Vicki Shabo | Nov 2, 2011 | Paid Sick Days
Despite months of passionate and dedicated work by the Campaign for Healthy Denver and its allies in support of a citywide paid sick days standard, Initiative 300 did not pass.
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Getting Back on Track with Family Friendly Policies
by Debra L. Ness | Oct 31, 2011 | Paid Sick Days
As National Work and Family Month drew to a close this time last year, working families were hopeful that the upcoming election would mean that the economy would turn around, families would regain control of their finances and economic security, and the country would finally get back on track after a crippling recession.
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Dispatch from Denver: A Haunting Thought
by Helen Luryi | Oct 31, 2011 | Paid Sick Days
One of the delights of an early November election is volunteering for a campaign on Halloween.
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Dispatch from Denver: Purple Thursday
by Helen Luryi | Oct 29, 2011 | Paid Sick Days
When I was packing my suitcase for Denver, I made sure to throw in a purple sweater.
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Welcome Progress, But the Final Verdict on ACOs Is Yet to Come
by Debra L. Ness | Oct 28, 2011 | Choosing Health Equity
Last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) may have done what once seemed impossible. Its final rule on Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) seems to have put an end to the rancor and bitter debate on this particular issue, shaping a framework that just about all parties can accept.
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Workplace Support a Critical Step Toward Eliminating Poverty
by Vicki Shabo | Oct 28, 2011 | Paid Sick Days
One of the biggest threats to the well-being of our nation’s women and families is poverty.
An Important First Step for Philly
by Debra L. Ness | Oct 27, 2011 | Paid Sick Days
In a significant victory for workers in Philadelphia, the City Council voted 15-2 to pass a provision providing workers at businesses that contract with or receive financial support from the city to the right to earn paid sick days.
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Dispatch from Denver: Winter Wonderland
by Helen Luryi | Oct 27, 2011 | Paid Sick Days
Hi, all. It’s Helen, work and family policy associate at the National Partnership.
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Dispatch from Denver: Back to D.C.
by Sara Sloyer | Oct 26, 2011 | Paid Sick Days
After 10 days of volunteering with the Campaign for a Healthy Denver, I am headed back to D.C.
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Dispatch from Denver: David v. Goliath
by Katie Onachila | Oct 25, 2011 | Paid Sick Days
We are just one week away from the deadline for Denver voters to turn in their ballots — and vote YES on Initiative 300.