Trump is trying to repeal Obamacare again, but he still doesn’t have the votes – Los Angeles Times – Los Angeles Times
“This latest attempt to repeal the ACA is full of broken promises and deceptive rhetoric,” said Debra Ness, president of the National Partnership for Women & Families. “While President Trump and leaders in Congress promised to protect health coverage for those with preexisting conditions, this new plan undermines this critically important and wildly popular ACA provision.”
Reminder To Progressives: Abortion Is An Economic Issue – Huffington Post – Huffington Post
“Having a baby is the most expensive health event that families face during their childbearing years. At the same time, a lack of workplace supports for many women during this critical time means a woman may not have paid sick days for prenatal appointments or well-baby care, or paid family and medical leave to use after giving birth,” said Sarah Lipton-Lubet, vice president of the National Partnership for Women & Families.
Obama’s Sick Leave Order Survives Under Trump, for Now – Bloomberg BNA – Bloomberg Law
“We were glad to see that it’s still in place, and we would hope that if and when Acosta is confirmed he will continue to maintain and enforce the executive order and won’t advocate for rescission,” Vicki Shabo, vice president of the National Partnership for Women & Families, told Bloomberg BNA.
Female Ironworkers’ Paid Leave Policy Is A Win For Women In A Male-Dominated Workforce – Romper
According to industry sources, beginning this year, members of the Iron Workers union will be given six months of paid maternity leave. This female ironworkers’ paid maternity leave policy is an important win for women in the workforce, especially since this is occurring in such a male-dominated industry.
Cities are finally banning employers from asking everyone’s least-favorite interview question – Business Insider – Business Insider
Sarah Fleisch Fink, director of workplace policy and senior counsel at the National Partnership for Women & Families, says the bans are an important step in the ongoing fight for equal pay.
Health-Care Benefits for Vulnerable Populations Face Death By a Thousand Cuts – Rewire – Rewire News Group
National Partnership for Women & Families Vice President Sarah Lipton-Lubet said, “Millions of women rely on Medicaid for health coverage and access to care–from family planning to maternity care to nursing home care.”
Congress Mulls Comp Time for Private Employers – HR Daily Advisor – HR Daily Advisor
“What we’re doing here is providing an out for employers that don’t want to take the high road and pay their employees the money that they’re owed at the time that they are owed it,” said Vicki Shabo, vice president of the National Partnership for Women & Families.
Republicans Prep Regulatory War on Women’s Health-Care Benefits – Rewire – Rewire News Group
The birth control benefit warrants a closer look because HHS doesn’t merely need to write it out of the HRSA guidelines. As National Partnership for Women & Families Vice President Sarah Lipton-Lubet warned, the administration could pull “multiple levers” to get rid of it.
Women Face A Pay Gap In Every Single State. Here’s Where It’s Worst. – Huffington Post – Huffington Post
“Equal Pay Day is a painful reminder that women in this country have had to work more than three months into this year just to catch up with what men were paid last year,” National Partnership President Debra L. Ness said in a statement with the analysis.
Here’s Why Equal Pay Day Matters Most To Millennials – Forbes – Forbes
“This analysis shows just how damaging that lost income can be for women and their families, as well as the economy and the businesses that depend on women’s purchasing power,” said Debra L. Ness, president of the National Partnership for Women & Families.
