New analysis of Census Bureau data shows persistent pay gap with women paid just 78 cents per every dollar that men make WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 12, 2023 – Today, the National Partnership for Women & Families released new analysis of the pay gap...
“Tomorrow America Will Be a More Family Friendly Nation” as First Statewide Paid Sick Days Law Takes Effect in Connecticut, Ness Says
"January 1, 2012 will be a historic day as Connecticut becomes the first state to guarantee its workers the right to earn paid sick time," said Debra L. Ness, president of the National Partnership for Women & Families, which has led efforts to...
The Nation Is Losing a Visionary Health Leader
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families and Leader, Campaign for Better Care
New U.S. Census Data Provide “Compelling Evidence of Significant and Sustained Gaps in Access to Paid Leave” Among Working Mothers
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
In a “Much-Needed Victory” for Workers, Philadelphia City Council Approves Paid Sick Days Measure, Paves the Way for a Citywide Standard
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Consumers and Physicians Together Applaud Comprehensive Primary Care Initiative
The American College of Physicians (ACP) and the National Partnership for Women & Families joined today to commend the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on the announcement of the new Comprehensive Primary Care Initiative. "The American...
Consumer Leader Applauds New Rule Giving Patients Access to Lab Test Results
Statement of Christine Bechtel, Vice President, National Partnership for Women & Families, Member, Health IT Policy Committee and Leader, Campaign for Better Care
Groundbreaking Agreement between Workers and Businesses Brings Major Victory for Seattle Workers, Who Will Soon Be Able to Earn
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
For Labor Day, New Poll Shows Paid Sick Days Standards Are a Bipartisan Voting Issue
Voters Favor the Workplace Standard, Reject Business Lobby’s Arguments, Reward Lawmakers for Supporting the Paid Sick Days Workers Need
New Bundled Payments Initiative Offers Promise to Advance the Coordinated Health Care that America’s Patients Urgently Need
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families and Leader, Campaign for Better Care
Dr. Don Berwick, Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, To Meet with Health Care Providers, Patients and Consumer Advocates at Ohio Campaign for Better Care Roundtable Wednesday
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Partnership for Patients Milestone Is Good News for America’s Patients, Families
Statement of Debra L. Ness, Leader, Campaign for Better Care
“America is Closer to Becoming a Family Friendly Nation”
Work/Family Expert Lauds Governor Malloy, Connecticut
Lawmakers for Enacting Nation’s First Statewide Paid Sick Days Law
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families