According to new research from the National Partnership for Women & Families (NPWF), paid family and medical leave has had a positive impact in 14 states, setting the standard for what a national policy could look like.
New Analysis: Paid Leave Policy in 14 States Sets a Strong National Standard
According to new research from the National Partnership for Women & Families (NPWF), paid family and medical leave has had a positive impact in 14 states, setting the standard for what a national policy could look like.
37 State Economies Harmed by Lack of Paid Leave, According to New Analysis
Our new study shows that the lack of paid leave in the following states is hurting their economy, making the state less competitive, and hurting personal finances in the long run.
National Partnership Condemns Targeted Attempts to Fire EEOC Commissioners
This week, the Trump Administration unlawfully attempted to fire two of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s sitting commissioners – Chair Charlotte Burrows and Jocelyn Samuels. The dismissals are the latest example of blatant overreach beyond existing authority and gross misuse of power by the administration, all in an effort to disrupt vigorous enforcement of employment discrimination laws.
Trump Executive Order Paves the Way for Discrimination in Federal Contracting and Undermines Equal Opportunities for Women
“Elections have consequences and sadly we are seeing those in real time under this new Trump administration. The President’s rescinding of the landmark Executive Order 11246 makes clear the emptiness of his campaign promises to create opportunities for everyone, including women, communities of color, and all workers.”
National Partnership Condemns Day One Executive Orders by Donald Trump
National Partnership for Women & Families strongly condemns the recent executive orders issued by President Donald Trump attempting to undo important progress. These orders, some of dubious legality, represent a dangerous overreach of executive power and undermine the principles of freedom, democracy, and fairness upon which this nation was built.
National Partnership Mourns the Loss of Reproductive Rights Champion Cecile Richards
“Cecile Richards was a powerhouse – she was a dynamic, visionary leader who believed deeply in women’s rights and gender equity, and her loss is heartbreaking.”
Udochi Onwubiko Joins NPWF as Managing Director for Economic Justice Policy
Today, the National Partnership for Women & Families announced the addition of Udochi Onwubiko as the Managing Director for Economic Justice Policy.
Largest U.S. Survey of Birth Experiences to be Released Summer 2025
Today, Moms Rising/Mamás con Poder and Black Mamas Matter Alliance joined the National Partnership for Women & Families to announce Listening to Mothers IV, a nationwide initiative to hear directly from mothers about being pregnant, giving birth, and supporting themselves and their babies postpartum.
New DOL Proposal to Phase Out Subminimum Wage for Disabled Workers is Long Overdue
The Department of Labor’s announcement of a proposed rule to eliminate the subminimum wage for disabled workers is an important step to right the wrongs disabled workers have faced for generations and help ensure meaningful inclusion of disabled workers in the labor market.
