“At a time of historic income inequality, today’s passage of the Raise the Wage Act in the U.S. House of Representatives is a victory for women, families and working people. Raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour will especially help women of...
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America’s Working Parents Deserve Paid Leave – Take Action Today!
by Debra L. Ness | Sep 26, 2011 | Paid Leave
The arrival of a new child should be a time of pure celebration. Sadly, for millions of working parents without paid leave in this country, the joyous occasion can be short-lived.
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Remembering a Major Step toward Equality in the Courts
by Judith L. Lichtman | Sep 25, 2011 | Supreme Court and Judicial Nominations
Thirty years ago today, women and girls in every corner of the country watched with pride as Sandra Day O’Connor raised her right hand, took an oath and became the first woman justice on the Supreme Court.
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It’s Official – Seattle Will Guarantee Paid Sick Days!
by Vicki Shabo | Sep 23, 2011 | Paid Sick Days
With the stroke of a pen today, Mayor Mike McGinn secured a groundbreaking victory for the people of Seattle.
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In the Works: New Patient Rights
by Christine Bechtel | Sep 15, 2011 | Digital Health
Patients and families may soon have a great opportunity to have more control over – and make improvements in – the health care they receive.
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Victory in Seattle!
by Vicki Shabo | Sep 12, 2011 | Paid Sick Days
It is an exciting day for Seattle workers.
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Contagion: Not Just a Movie
by Vicki Shabo | Sep 12, 2011 | Paid Sick Days
On the heels of the release of the new blockbuster Contagion — a frightening film about a global flu pandemic — our coalition partner Family Values @ Work has compiled real-life stories about how the flu and other illnesses can spread, particularly when more than 44 million workers in the United States have no paid sick days to use when they become ill or injured.
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Paid Sick Days Vital for Grandparents
by Vicki Shabo | Sep 11, 2011 | Paid Sick Days
Grandparents provide a critical support system for families — especially in tough times. As caregivers and workers, they are the glue that holds many families together.
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Fair Pay: What a Difference a Union Makes
by Debra L. Ness | Sep 2, 2011 | Fair Pay
On Monday, the country will celebrate Labor Day – a national holiday established to honor the strength of America’s workers and its unions. All workers who are in unions benefit from higher wages, better benefits, retirement security and more – but the union difference for today’s women is especially striking, particularly when it comes to fair pay.
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Connecticut Poll: Paid Sick Days are a Voting Issue
by Vicki Shabo | Sep 1, 2011 | Paid Sick Days
Connecticut recently became the first state to pass a law offering many workers the right to earn paid sick days.
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The Supreme Court’s one-two punch: Class actions in the wake of Wal-Mart v. Dukes and AT&T v. Concepcion
by Sarah Crawford | Aug 31, 2011 | Paid Sick Days
With the recent decisions in Wal-Mart v. Dukes and AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion, the Supreme Court weakened the ability of individuals to band together in class action lawsuits to challenge corporate misconduct.
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Keeping the Dream of Full Equality Alive
by Debra L. Ness | Aug 26, 2011 | Fair Pay
It’s Women’s Equality Day – a commemoration of the 19th Amendment and women’s steady march toward equality, a tribute to how far we have come, and a reminder of the work still to do.
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A Back to School Call to Action
by Vicki Shabo | Aug 24, 2011 | Paid Sick Days
Fall can be a challenging time for any working parent. Summer is over. Kids are headed back to school — and flu season is around the corner.