“‘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
