After Four Years, It’s Time for Concrete Action – An Executive Order from President Obama – to Help Reduce the Wage Gap
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.
Progress on Women’s 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.
Video: Charlotte News Anchors and Residents Make the Case for 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.
Now is the Time for Paid Sick Days in Philadelphia
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.
An Integral Step Forward for Women, Families and the Nation
“Our journey is not complete until our wives, our mothers and daughters can earn a living equal to their efforts.”
The Flu Thrives Without Paid Sick Days
By now, we have all heard about or been affected by the influenza outbreak that is sweeping the country and taking a staggering toll.
Fair Pay: An Economic Imperative for Women of Color and the Nation
Every day, tens of millions of hardworking women get up, go to work and do all we can to help our employers, keep our jobs and make enough money to put food on the table, pay the bills and provide for our families.
An Overdue Step in the Right Direction
The National Partnership is proud to have been part of a coalition that worked tirelessly – and successfully – to repeal an unjust and discriminatory ban on abortion services for women serving our country in the armed forces.
Who really cares about women’s health? Listen to your doctor
The October 18 edition of the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) features a compelling “sounding board” titled, Legislative Interference with the Patient-Physician Relationship.
Voters Want Action on Family Friendly Workplace Policies
Despite all of the attention paid to our differences this election year, the majority of American voters are united on some key issues because of shared experiences.
One Year Later, Let’s Make Emergency Contraception More Easily Available to Vulnerable Young Women
A year ago, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was poised to undo the damage done by the Bush Administration, which for political reasons held up over-the-counter approval of Emergency Contraception (EC) for years.
Fantastic Video Shows Seattle “Works Well” with Paid Sick Days
Seattle’s paid sick and safe time law went into effect on September 1 of this year. A great new video from the city’s Office for Civil Rights, “Why Seattle Works Well,” highlights the benefits of the law for Seattle’s workers and families.
