Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
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Trump’s Shameful Gag Rule Will Deny Millions Essential Care and Information
Feb 22, 2019 |
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Why paid family leave is about more than taking care of babies – MarketWatch
Feb 19, 2019 |
We Passed Paid Leave in Our States. The Rest of America Deserves The Same. – Newsweek
Feb 14, 2019 |
Our state programs are all a little bit different, but each one shares core principles: we have programs that are accessible and cover the range of reasons people need to take leave. Our three states together cover millions of people who know that if a medical emergency occurs, their first concern can be their loved one’s health, not how to pay their rent.
Fighting the Flu: Paid Sick Leave Reduces Infection Rates – Newswise
Feb 13, 2019 |
[Associate professor Nicolas] Ziebarth says: “Recently enacted sick leave mandates have significantly reduced [influenza-like-illness] infection rates by giving employees the possibility to take sick days rather than going to work sick and spreading diseases.”
The Health 202: Ivanka Trump pushes ‘bipartisan agreement’ on paid family leave – Washington Post
Feb 13, 2019 |
The Florida Yoga Studio Shooter Had “Hatred Towards Women,” Police Say – Bustle
Feb 12, 2019 |
What the shutdown taught us about paid family leave – Roll Call
Feb 12, 2019 |
Many federal workers and contractors had to make difficult choices between putting food on the table or paying their bills. What these government employees endured is, unfortunately, a sobering reality for many low-wage workers every day.
Racine residents push for paid family leave – Journal Times
Feb 12, 2019 |
One day while working Maria, who has diabetes, passed out due to low blood sugar and was taken to a hospital in Kenosha. Her recovery was going to take months. “I asked (my employer) if I could use my vacation days for medical leave,” Maria told The Journal Times. “They said I couldn’t use vacation time for medical leave.”
Women’s Leader to Congress: ‘Prioritize Women and Families by Supporting Paid Leave for All’
Feb 12, 2019 |
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
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