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May 1, 2013 |
“We are particularly concerned about the impact for low-wage workers, those who may be more vulnerable in the workplace and may be less aware of their rights or less likely to exercise their rights,” said Crawford.
Apr 30, 2013 |
“We think it is a completely disingenuous proposal that will strip people of both the money and the flexibility of time off they need,” said Vicki Shabo, director of work and family programs for the National Partnership.
Apr 25, 2013 |
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Apr 25, 2013 |
“I think this should be a no-brainer. There’s no rational reason to deny women in the Peace Corps coverage,” said Andrea Friedman, a reproductive health director at the National Partnership for Women and Families, an advocacy group.
Apr 22, 2013 |
“It should be called the Employer Flexibility Act, because at every turn here, the employer gets to decide,” said Judith Lichtman, senior adviser for the National Partnership for Women & Families.
Apr 19, 2013 |
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Apr 17, 2013 |
Statement of Judith L. Lichtman, Senior Advisor, National Partnership for Women & Families
Apr 11, 2013 |
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Apr 11, 2013 |
‘This legislation is based on smoke and mirrors,” said National Partnership for Women and Families senior adviser Judith Lichtman in her testimony before the committee.
Apr 11, 2013 |
This Equal Pay Day, a new analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data from the National Partnership for Women & Families reminds us that women in every corner of the country continue to suffer from a gender-based wage gap.
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