More than three million disabled women live in the 26 states that have banned or are likely to ban abortion since Dobbs WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 1, 2024 – The National Partnership for Women & Families (NPWF) released a new analysis on post-Dobbs America,...
Choosing a Health Plan 101
While every family has unique health care needs, all women need a basic foundation of knowledge to help them pick the plan that’s best for them.
D.C. Poised to Strengthen Paid Sick Days Law
It’s a good day for D.C. Today, the City Council voted unanimously to strengthen the District’s paid sick days law to cover more workers.
New Map: The Preemption Trend Continues
Support for paid sick days continues to grow. Meanwhile, opponents continue trying to thwart paid sick days efforts through “preemption” legislation.
It’s Official: Jersey City Will Guarantee Paid Sick Days
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop signed the nation’s seventh paid sick days law, securing the city’s position as a leader for working families and bringing us closer to the day all workers have the right to earn sick days.
Jersey City Poised to Establish the Nation’s Next Paid Sick Days Law
The Jersey City Council overwhelmingly approved a measure to guarantee workers can earn sick days, demonstrating its commitment to the city and its residents.
One Year Later: A Stronger Seattle
Seattle’s paid sick days law was signed two years ago today, and a new report reveals some great news about the strength of the city’s job market and its businesses since the law took effect one year ago.
Time to Strengthen D.C.’s Paid Sick Days Law
The D.C. City Council made history in 2008 when it passed the nation’s second paid sick days law. Today, the Council has a chance to build on the law’s unqualified success and help realize its full promise.
Jersey City Takes a Great Step Toward a Sick Days Standard
Members of the City Council in Jersey City, New Jersey, have taken an exciting step toward guaranteeing all workers in the city have the right to earn sick days. This is great news for the city, the state and paid sick days efforts across the country.
Campaigns Heat Up, Progress Continues
Summer may be coming to an end, but some efforts to advance paid sick days standards across the country are just starting to heat up.
Good News from Businesses in Connecticut
Less than two weeks into this year, we have already celebrated a new paid sick days law in Portland, Ore., and a major victory in the effort to expand D.C.’s existing paid sick days law to cover tipped workers.
A Bittersweet Labor Day
Labor Day is a time to pay tribute to the enormous contributions of working people in this country. It is also a time for those of us who seek fairness and equality for all workers to consider how far we’ve come, and how far we have to go.
A Tremendous Step Forward for New Yorkers and Our Nation
Early this morning, the New York City Council voted overwhelmingly to guarantee workers the right to earn paid sick days — taking a significant step forward for the country in giving workers this fundamental and common sense right.
Bloomberg’s Veto Will Not Stop Paid Sick Days in New York City
Today, despite the tremendous benefits paid sick days would have for the city’s working families, businesses, economy and public health, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg vetoed the paid sick days bill passed by the City Council last month.
New Preemption Law in Florida Strengthens Imperative for National Paid Sick Days Standard
Florida Governor Rick Scott handed the organized business lobby a victory today, and the losers are workers, local governments and the fundamental principle of democracy in Florida.
Momentum Sparks New Campaigns, More Progress
The success and progress of paid sick days campaigns in Portland, Ore., and New York City have added to the momentum around this common sense policy and sparked new campaigns and progress in other states and cities.
Paid Sick Days Opponents Continue to Hide Behind Preemption
Last month, I wrote about a disturbing trend: States are passing “preemption” laws that prohibit a growing number of cities and counties from adopting their own paid sick days standards.
New York City Council Paves the Way for One Million Workers to Earn Paid Sick Days
In a major victory in the effort to increase access to paid sick days, the New York City Council has passed a measure that would guarantee approximately one million workers the right to earn the paid sick time they need.
Mothers, Working Families Aren’t Fooled
Working people today face serious challenges when it comes to managing job and family: Nearly 40 percent of workers in the private sector — and more than 80 percent of those who are low-wage workers — cannot earn a single paid sick day. Forty percent of all workers have no access to even unpaid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act when serious personal or family medical needs arise.
Sad Day for Floridians
Floridians are the latest state residents to fall victim to an underhanded and harmful effort to undermine democracy across the country.
The Time is Now for Federal Action on Paid Sick Days
Susan, a single mother in Missouri, has a 10-year-old son who has pneumonia. She wants to stay home and care for him, but she cannot because her boss refuses to let her take the day off and she is terrified that, if she misses work, she will lose her job.