“The lack of access extends beyond small businesses to include workers in the construction fields. Women workers, particularly women of color, face ‘significant obstacles to economic security in large part due to racism, sexism, and discrimination,’ which create barriers to good jobs ‘that pay well, offer quality benefits and support workers’ right to come together in unions,’ according to an analysis from the National Partnership for Women and Families. ”
“‘The National Partnership for Women & Families released its 2025 Leading on Leave Report today. The report recognizes companies with comprehensive paid leave policies and highlights key trends in paid leave innovation.”
“‘The National Partnership for Women and Families endorsed this bill because it’s a good bill. There’s lots of reasons this is important but it’s really to modernize this institution,’ Lovinger told Newsweek. ‘These rules were made for a body of old white men. It’s not going to work anymore. This is a simple way to make it better for new parents to be able to continue to vote while still on leave but also take care of their families.'”
The National Partnership for Women & Families is saddened to hear of the passing of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein.
A nationwide paid leave policy would provide almost $8,700 extra in benefits to workers who take up to 12 weeks of time off
As COVID-19 Cases Rise, Coalition Believes No Worker Should Face Financial Ruin for Staying Home While Sick or to Care for Family
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, and Erika Moritsugu, Vice President, Congressional Relations and Economic Justice, National Partnership for Women & Families
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Forms Congressional Relations Team
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Heroes Act 2.0 (H.R. 925) by a vote of 214-207. The bill extends benefits for unemployed workers, housing assistance and will help provide economic stability for businesses and families. Importantly, it also expands...
Today, the National Partnership for Women & Families joins allies in support of BREATHE DAY. This day of action is a push to move the conversation forward on social justice and elevates calls to defund the police and re-invest resources towards building healthy,...
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
