In a letter to Postmaster General and CEO Megan Brennan, the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and the National Partnership for Women & Families called the current requirements “outdated, unfair and potentially illegal.”
Budget plan calls for $194 billion in unidentified cuts to federal workforce – Washington Post’s “The Fed Page”
In a letter to Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan, the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and the National Partnership for Women & Families said, “The Postal Service continues to maintain a legally indefensible position that allows for discriminatory treatment against its own employees.”
Women’s Leader Commends Members of Congress for Introducing Urgently Needed Wage Increase for Millions of Working Families
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Which companies offer the best paternity perks? – CNBC/TODAY
“There’s definitely stigma that’s still involved,” said Vicki Shabo, vice president at the National Partnership for Women & Families. “Cultures where employers look less favorably, or employees think they’ll be looked on less favorably, if they take [parental] leave.”
Murray launches new push for paid leave – The Hill
“Paid sick days laws are or will soon be in place in 21 places across the country and 81 percent of voters say they want lawmakers to consider new laws like paid sick days,” the National Partnership for Women & Families said in a statement. “It is past time for action at the federal level.”
Women’s Leader Applauds Lynch Confirmation, Calling It ‘Very Welcome and Badly Overdue’
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Senator Murray Continues Push for Paid Sick Days as More Than 180 Groups Call on Congress to Pass the Healthy Families Act
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Advocates Push For Paid Medical, Family Leave – Kaiser Health News
“Those who know about it are those who disproportionately work for employers who already do it,” says Vicki Shabo, a vice president at the National Partnership for Women & Families. “That leaves out many lower-paid workers.”
Patty Murray Vows To Pursue ‘Every Avenue’ For Paid Sick Leave – Huffington Post
Vicki Shabo, vice president of the National Partnership for Women & Families, said that “this is the time, this is the moment” to pass federal legislation on paid sick leave.”
Women’s Leader Praises White House for Recognizing ‘Champions of Change’ for Working Families
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Equal Pay Day Might Sound Good—But Here’s Why We’re Not Celebrating – MTV News
“Young women are paid less on average right out of college,” said Vicki Shabo, Vice President of the National Partnership for Women & Families, told MTV News.
On Equal Pay Day, Congress Still Divided Over How to Address Wage Discrimination – Bloomberg BNA’s “Daily Labor Report”
The White House and congressional Democrats maintain that female workers earn 78 cents for every dollar earned by their male counterparts, citing data compiled by the National Partnership for Women & Families.
On Equal Pay Day, Women’s Leader Calls on Congress to ‘Level the Playing Field’ by Passing Fair and Family Friendly Workplace Policies
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
5 things you need to know about today’s Equal Pay Day, wage gap – The Plain Dealer
The wage gap between minority women and white men is even larger than the overall gap between men and women, according to an analysis released this week by the National Partnership for Women & Families.
On Equal Pay Day, new report finds that women still only make 78 cents for every man’s dollar – GeekWire
It’s Equal Pay Day and a new report from the National Partnership for Women and Families states that women are still not doing that hot when it comes to their take-home pay.
Women still make less than men, and it costs them billions every year – Mashable
A full-time female employee in the United States makes 78 cents for every dollar a man earns, according to a new report published by the nonprofit organization the National Partnership for Women & Families
For Equal Pay Day, New Report Reveals That America’s Women – and Especially Mothers and Women of Color – Suffer Stunning Losses to the Wage Gap
New Analysis Shows Wage Gap’s Size and Impact on the Wages and Spending Power of Mothers, Single Mothers and Mothers of Color
Working Parents Should Be Very Happy About This Obscure Senate Vote – Huffington Post
Vicki Shabo, vice president of the National Partnership for Women & Families, said, “There was not a big lobbying effort around this amendment,” she said. “The vote was a surprise — but a very positive surprise.”
Microsoft Requires Suppliers Give Their Employees 15 Days of Paid Sick Leave – Bloomberg BNA’s “Human Resources Report”
Vicki Shabo, vice president of the National Partnership for Women & Families, told Bloomberg BNA in an interview April 2 that Microsoft’s move is “an interesting first step we haven’t seen others do.”
Pregnant at Work? What the Supreme Court’s Latest Decision Means for You – What To Expect
“This unmistakably says that pregnant women have equal protection in the workplace under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act,” says Vicki Shabo, vice president at the National Partnership for Women & Families. She also highlights the significance of Justice Kennedy’s dissent.
