“I’m excited to welcome Jennifer to the National Partnership’s Board, and to have Shreya lead our Board as the new chair. Both are brilliant leaders, unafraid to blaze new trails and committed to the breadth of work needed to uplift women and working families while prioritizing equity.”
National Partnership Commends Rule Finalizing Strong Protections for 2.8 Million Pregnant Workers
Apr 15, 2024
“This is an important moment for pregnant workers, those with pregnancy difficulties or complications, and those who are considering having a baby. These workers can now rest assured that the EEOC will uphold their rights in the workplace…”
National Partnership Has Harsh Criticism for Virginia Governor Following Veto of Paid Leave Legislation
Apr 8, 2024
Today, we join with our friends and allies in Virginia vowing to continue the fight for paid leave, following the disappointing news that Governor Youngkin vetoed SB 373 – legislation that would have provided eight weeks of paid leave to many working Virginians.
Asian American Women Continue to Face Wide Pay Gaps and Financial Hardship
Apr 2, 2024
Overall gap for AANHPI women is 80 cents, with Bangladeshi women making as little as 49 cents to a white man’s dollar.
New Analysis Finds Abortion Providers and Patients Harmed by Restrictions
Mar 28, 2024
The National Partnership and Physicians for Reproductive Health (PRH) released a new analysis of the impact of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision on abortion providers.
MIFE & EMTALA: The Latest Attacks On Abortion Access In Front Of SCOTUS
Mar 22, 2024
This term, two important cases are in front of the Supreme Court that could restrict abortion care nationwide, have devastating impacts on the health of women of color, and undermine the independence of federal institutions…
NPWF Congratulates Board Member Nicole Berner on Confirmation to Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
Mar 20, 2024
The National Partnership for Women & Families is proud to congratulate Nicole Berner on her confirmation to the Fourth Circuit. She is enormously well-qualified for this new role, with deep subject-matter expertise on critical economic, labor and health areas…
ICYMI: Maternal Health Crisis is Real and Especially Dangerous for Women of Color
Mar 18, 2024
The National Partnership calls out the recent effort to downplay U.S. maternal mortality crisis.
President’s Budget Delivers National Paid Leave and Critical Investments for Working Families
Mar 12, 2024
The National Partnership for Women & Families praised the critical investments to support working families in President Biden’s recently announced FY2025 budget proposal.
New EEOC Pay Data Collection Tool Is Critical to Helping Close the Wage Gap
Mar 12, 2024
Today, as we mark Equal Pay Day, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a new tool to allow the public to access pay data, an effort that expands on the Biden administration’s goals of increasing pay transparency in order to close the wage gap.