The representation gap – even more significant for women of color – poses a huge barrier to ensuring policies that support state-level abortion access WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 28, 2023 – In a newly released report, Democracy & Abortion...
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Miriam Cash Joins National Partnership as Director of National Media
Mar 6, 2023 |
National Partnership welcomes Miriam Cash as the newest addition to the Communications Team WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 6, 2023 – Today the National Partnership for Women & Families announced the addition of Miriam Cash to the communications team as the Director of...
Long Live Leave: Celebrating 30 Years of the FMLA w/ Jocelyn Frye – Werk Stories
Feb 23, 2023 |
February 2023 marks the 30th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and president of the National Partnership for Women and Families, Jocelyn Frye, is on talking about the impact of this law on women in the workplace.
The State of Paid Leave in the U.S. – U.S. News & World Report
Feb 22, 2023 |
“The National Partnership for Women and Families, a nonprofit advocacy group, estimated that over 10 million American workers in 2022 needed leave but did not take it. It found that an estimated two-thirds of those workers ‚Äì or about 7 million Americans ‚Äì did not take needed leave because they could not afford it.”
Lack of paid family leave causes families to struggle, organization says – Audacy
Feb 21, 2023 |
“Jessica Mason, a senior policy analyst at the National Partnership for Women and Families, tells KMOX that it’s a big issue, because almost every single person in the U.S. is going to need time away from their job.”
How historic infrastructure investments can benefit women workers – The Hill
Feb 21, 2023 |
Op-ed by Sharita Gruberg, vice president of economic justice at the National Partnership for Women & Families.
The impact of unpaid family & medical leave in Oklahoma – KFOR
Feb 21, 2023 |
“Nearly 1.5 million Oklahoma workers don’t have paid family and medical leave through their jobs. That means 74% of working people in the state, if they’re welcoming a new child or have to take time off work for medical appointments for themselves or their loved ones, are put in the impossible situation of having to choose between their families, their health and their paycheck.”
YOUR LETTERS: FMLA is a stepping stone – unpaid leave isn’t good enough – Labor Tribune
Feb 20, 2023 |
“Led by the National Partnership for Women & Families, the Labor Movement fought in coalition with women’s, disability, children’s, religious and senior citizens’ groups.”
Parents now eligible for 12 weeks paid leave – My Twin Tiers
Feb 16, 2023 |
“According to the National Partnership for Women and Families, without a national paid leave policy and the rising costs of living, states across the U.S. are taking it upon themselves to find a solution.”
Paid Family Leave: A Benefit Helpful to Just About Everyone—So Why So Slow In Coming? – Government Executive
Feb 15, 2023 |
“We heard a lot of stories from federal employees as we advocated for FEPLA several years ago,” Michelle McGrain, director of congressional relations for the National Partnership for Women and Families, told Government Executive.
NY state has 12 weeks paid parental leave for some employees – AP News
Feb 14, 2023 |
“In terms of parental leave, I think this is absolutely one of the best in the country for state government employees,” said Vasu Reddy, senior policy counsel for economic justice at the National Partnership for Women & Families.
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