Statement of Jocelyn Frye, President of the National Partnership for Women & Families WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 23, 2024 – Today, the Biden administration published a final rule to support higher pay and better work-family balance for workers by...
Voters Say It’s Time for Paid Family and Medical Leave
23 years. During that time, you can raise and put a child through college. Transform HIV/AIDS from a death sentence to a chronic disease. Move the country from “don’t ask, don’t tell” to marriage equality for all.
We Should Be Talking About When America Guarantees Paid Leave — Not If
Two years after the FAMILY Act was first introduced, paid leave is on the horizon in the United States.
A Big Step: D.C. City Council Holds First Hearing on Paid Leave Proposal
Exactly one week ago, the D.C. City Council held its first hearing on the Universal Paid Leave Act of 2015, a proposal that would create a much-needed paid family and medical leave insurance program that would make paid leave accessible to virtually every worker in the District.
Paid Leave and The Raising of America
Why do we, as a nation, make it so difficult for our children to thrive? How can we do better? These are the important questions asked in a powerful new film.
Having a Family Friendly Workplace Should Not Depend on Winning the ‘Boss Lottery’
National Boss Day is a reminder that, for millions of Americans, having a family friendly workplace is like winning the lottery.
New Paid Leave Investment, Business Coalition Pave the Way for Even More Progress
New state and local paid leave grants and a unique coalition of companies committed to advancing paid leave are helping pave the way for the national program the country needs.
Women’s Equality Depends on Equal Access to Family Friendly Workplace Policies
This Women’s Equality Day, in light of all the recent attention to paid leave, let’s remind Congress that the fight for equal rights for women is far from over.
A Father’s Day Reminder and Challenge to Dads in Congress
Once you’re done showing your love and appreciation for the fathers in your life, take a minute to ask the dads who represent you in Congress to co-sponsor the FAMILY Act.
Honoring Mothers With the Time They – and the Country – Need
In honor of Mother’s Day, let’s all commit – or recommit – to ending the days when time is elusive for so many and workers too often have to choose between job and family.
200 Million Reasons to Support Paid Family and Medical Leave
22 years ago this week, President Clinton signed the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) — the country’s first and only federal law to address the dual demands of job and family.
Paid Leave High on Our Wish List Again This Year
The holiday season is a time for focusing on family and loved ones. And no legislation would do more to make this nation family friendly than the FAMILY Act.
Domestic Violence and the Need for Paid “Safe” Days
Recent headlines have served as a painful reminder that domestic violence remains a serious issue in this country.
Family Friendly Policy and Culture Changes Would Be the Best Father’s Day Gift
The gifts, greeting cards and time that will be shared for Father’s Day are wonderful, heartwarming tributes. But lawmakers should pay tribute, too, with policy changes.
Double Booked: The Wisdom of Adopting Family Friendly Policies
Being a working parent is hard. Just last week, my son was in tears as I left at dawn for an overnight trip.
Advancing Women and Families in 2014
Following President Obama’s historic call for paid leave in the State of the Union, nearly 16,000 people joined a telephone town hall to discuss the need for a women’s economic agenda.
Congress Must Heed the President’s Historic Call for Paid Leave, Fair Pay and a Stronger Health Care System
President Obama’s State of the Union address was a compelling call for a more fair and family friendly nation.
We Must All Become Advocates
We can – and will – continue to make progress toward a more fair and family friendly nation by winning the fight for policies like the FAMILY Act. But it’s going to take hard work. And we must all become advocates.
Coalition “Rallies” in Support of the FAMILY Act
More than 400 organizations have joined together to push for passage of the FAMILY Act. To mark its introduction, coalition members published blog posts, issued press statements, wrote op-eds and more.
Take It From Moms: America’s Families Need the FAMILY Act
Stephanie was the sole breadwinner for her family when her twins were born three months early and had to be hospitalized.
The FAMILY Act—Legislation the Nation Needs Now
We have been proud to partner with Working Mother in recent years to galvanize support for a national paid leave program. Today, we celebrate a tremendous and exciting step forward in that effort.