There are concrete ways women (and their allies) can advocate for themselves at work, in spite of resistance — and even hostility — from on high.
Here’s How Working Women Can Advocate For Themselves During Trump’s Presidency – Forbes
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A Vote for Sessions is ‘A Vote Against Equal Rights, Opportunity and Justice for All,’ Ness Says
Jan 10, 2017 |
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Make Value The Priority – The Zetema Project – The Zetema Project
Jan 9, 2017 |
“We need the new administration to continue the movement to higher-value, people-centered care delivery,” says National Partnership President Debra Ness.
‘I Wasn’t There To Help’: Dad With Newborn Struggles With Lack Of Leave – New England Public Media
Jan 4, 2017 |
Mike Cruse is the father of a new baby. His daughter Olivia was born in July. But like most fathers in the U.S., he doesn’t get paid parental leave.
Senate Budget Resolution ‘Threatens Women’s Health and Economic Security,’ Ness Says
Jan 3, 2017 |
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Don’t Despair. Here’s Why Working Mothers Should Feel Hopeful About 2017 – Working Mother – Working Mother
Jan 3, 2017 |
“We know that people are more likely to go to work sick or send a sick child to school if they don’t have access to paid sick days,” Vicki Shabo, vice president of the National Partnership of Women & Families, explains. “So it’s an economic security issue for women, and it’s also a public health and a personal health issue for everyone.”
Anti-abortion groups expect quick action from Trump – The Hill – The Hill
Dec 26, 2016 |
“I think we need to watch everything the administration does with respect to women,” said Sarah Lipton-Lubet, vice president at the National Partnership for Women & Families. “[Trump’s] stacking the cabinet with really the most virulent opponents of abortion and women’s health.”
Updated Women’s Preventive Services Guidelines: A Huge Contribution to Women’s Health that Should Not Be Politicized
Dec 20, 2016 |
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
D.C. Council Approves ‘Smart, Fair, Comprehensive’ Paid Leave Program the District Needs and Deserves, Women’s Leader Says
Dec 20, 2016 |
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
D.C. Council votes for expansive paid family and medical leave for private-sector workers. – Washington Post
Dec 20, 2016 |
The D.C. Council gave final approval to a plan that will provide private-sector workers some of the nation’s most generous family and medical leave benefits, fighting off a last-minute revolt by the city’s business establishment and Mayor Muriel E. Bowser.
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