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So-Called ‘Workflex’ Bill is a ‘Poorly Disguised Attempt to Take Away Guaranteed Sick Days,’ Women’s Leader Says

Nov 2, 2017

Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families

More Than 100 Aging and Work Experts Call on Congress to Address the Nation’s Caregiving Crisis With a Strong Paid Leave Plan

Nov 1, 2017

For National Family Caregivers Month, 113 of the nation’s leading researchers on aging, work and family issues sent a first-of-its-kind letter to Congress today urging lawmakers to address rapidly growing demand for care by establishing a national paid family...

How Low Can He Go?

Oct 13, 2017

Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families

Trump Executive Order ‘Another Dangerous, Shameless Move to Sabotage the ACA,’ Ness Says

Oct 12, 2017

Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families

‘Discriminatory, Damaging’ Contraceptive Coverage Rules Would ‘Take Us Back in Time, Harm Women’s Health’

Oct 6, 2017

Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families

U.S. House of Representatives Furthers ‘Extreme Agenda’ with Passage of Abortion Ban

Oct 3, 2017

Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families

Saturday’s Marches ‘Underscore the Urgent Need to Eradicate Discrimination and Oppression’

Sep 30, 2017

Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families

Failure of Graham-Cassidy a ‘Huge Victory for Women’s Health and for Our Country’

Sep 26, 2017

Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families

Congressional Budget Office Analysis Offers Further Evidence Graham-Cassidy Health Care Repeal Bill Would Harm Nation

Sep 25, 2017

Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families

Access to Paid Leave Remains ‘Dismal,’ New Bureau of Labor Statistics Data Show, Despite Public Sector Progress

Sep 22, 2017

Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families

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So-Called ‘Workflex’ Bill is a ‘Poorly Disguised Attempt to Take Away Guaranteed Sick Days,’ Women’s Leader Says

More Than 100 Aging and Work Experts Call on Congress to Address the Nation’s Caregiving Crisis With a Strong Paid Leave Plan

How Low Can He Go?

Trump Executive Order ‘Another Dangerous, Shameless Move to Sabotage the ACA,’ Ness Says

‘Discriminatory, Damaging’ Contraceptive Coverage Rules Would ‘Take Us Back in Time, Harm Women’s Health’

U.S. House of Representatives Furthers ‘Extreme Agenda’ with Passage of Abortion Ban

Saturday’s Marches ‘Underscore the Urgent Need to Eradicate Discrimination and Oppression’

Failure of Graham-Cassidy a ‘Huge Victory for Women’s Health and for Our Country’

Congressional Budget Office Analysis Offers Further Evidence Graham-Cassidy Health Care Repeal Bill Would Harm Nation

Access to Paid Leave Remains ‘Dismal,’ New Bureau of Labor Statistics Data Show, Despite Public Sector Progress

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Women of Color Lose Billions Each Year Due to White Supremacy and Sexism in the Workplace

Minnesota Becomes 13th State to Pass Paid Family and Medical Leave

NPWF Applauds Renewed Push in Congress for National Paid Sick Days and Paid Family and Medical Leave

NEWS: Abortion pills prescribed by pharmacists are newest effort in abortion fight

NEWS: Texas sues New York doctor for telemedicine prescription of abortion pills

2024 Legislative Roundup

How Much Income Will Build Back Better Paid Leave Replace?

Paid Leave Could Keep More Than 6 Million Caregivers Connected

Paid Leave Is a Lifeline for All