Women’s Work: A Political Flashpoint and an Urgent Policy Imperative
Women’s work. Last week, when Hilary Rosen used words she quickly admitted were poorly chosen, we were all reminded that it remains a huge flashpoint in our society.
Public Health, Prevention and Paid Sick Days
It’s National Public Health Week — a time when the nation’s public health community unites around one aspect of public health to raise awareness and improve the health of the nation.
Older Women’s Stake in Health Reform
This week, all the talk in Washington has been about handicapping the outcome of the Supreme Court health reform cases, and identifying winners and losers.
Paid Sick Days Key in Rebuilding America
Today, as paid sick days activity continues throughout the country, Senator Tom Harkin (D – Iowa) introduced an exciting new piece of federal legislation that could establish a national paid sick days standard and highlights the critical connection between workers’ access to paid sick days and working families’ economic security.
Campaigns Gear Up for Success!
As families across the country enjoy unusually warm weather and prepare for the summer, paid sick days campaigns are heating up too.
Supreme Court Erodes State Workers’ FMLA Rights
By a narrow majority, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Coleman v. Maryland Court of Appeals has eroded the right of millions of state workers to take job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) when faced with a serious illness, injury, or pregnancy.
10 Things to LOVE About the Affordable Care Act
This week, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) turns two. Let’s not mince words: This law is the greatest advance for women’s health in a generation.
Home Care Workers Deserve Minimum Wage and Overtime Protections
Every day, nearly three million home care workers in the United States help the elderly and people with disabilities get the daily assistance they need.
How do Consumers View Health IT?
We are so excited to be able to share with you the results of an unprecedented study, commissioned to examine consumer views on health IT!
New Study Reveals Dire Conditions for Restaurant Workers
A powerful new report released this week paints a dire picture for workers in the restaurant industry.
Time for Concrete Action to Stop Discrimination Against Pregnant Women and Caregivers
Today, I was honored to join a distinguished group of scholars, advocates, government officials, and legal and policy experts to discuss an issue of critical importance to working women and families in this country: discrimination based on pregnancy and caregiving.
Widespread Inequality in the Restaurant Industry Means Hardship for Women Workers
There are more than 10 million restaurant workers in the United States. The majority are women. These are the hosts and hostesses who greet us, the waiters and waitresses who serve us, the bartenders who fill our drink orders, the attendants and dishwashers who clean up after us, set up our tables, and more.
