Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Why Are Workplaces Still Not Ready For Pregnant Workers? – ThinkProgress
The majority of new moms say they worked while they were pregnant, yet their employers often failed to accommodate their pregnancies before giving birth or their needs afterward, according to a new survey from the National Partnership for Women & Families.
Difficulties for Pregnant Women – Politico Pulse
It’s now usual for women to work professionally while pregnant, but many encounter significant barriers to success on the job, according to a survey brief released by the National Partnership for Women & Families.
Women’s Groups Use SOTU to Stake Out Agenda – Women’s eNews
Throughout the country, Ness said, workers need the chance to earn paid sick days so they can “recover from illness and care for sick children and family members.”
President Urges Lawmakers to Act on Jobs, Leaves Open Possibility for Unilateral Moves – Bloomberg BNA
Debra L. Ness, president of the National Partnership for Women & Families, praised Obama for addressing the issue, but said he can do more to promote pay equity.
Expecting and New Mothers Face Avoidable Challenges in the Workplace, Survey Shows
Holding a job is the new normal for pregnant women in the United States, but many encounter significant barriers to success on the job and at home, according to a survey of new and expecting mothers that was released today.
Five Years After the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, Congress and the President Should Do More to Promote Fair Pay
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Women front and center in Obama’s State of the Union address – Al Jazeera America
“The way people experience these issues isn’t necessarily in buckets,” said Vicki Shabo, director of work and family programs at the National Partnership for Women and Families. “The same person may be paid less than her male co-worker and therefore can’t afford child care, and when her kid gets sick she can’t take leave.”
Victory for Newark Workers Adds to Paid Sick Days Momentum
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Congress Must Heed President’s Historic Call for Paid Family & Medical Leave, Paid Sick Days, Fair Pay, and a Health Care System that Doesn’t Overcharge Women or Abandon Patients When They Need Coverage Most
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Paid Leave Laws Catch On Across the Nation – NPR
On the other hand, Vicki Shabo of the National Partnership for Women and Families says paid leave can be a lifesaver for workers. She says more women than ever are breadwinners for their families even as they remain the primary caregiver.
Progress for New Jersey Workers and Families as Jersey City’s Sick Days Law Takes Effect
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
New Jersey is “More Fair and Family Friendly” Thanks to New Law Protecting Pregnant Workers
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Bill would require paid sick leave – U-T San Diego
Connecticut is the only state in the nation to have adopted a paid sick leave law, according to the National Partnership for Women & Families, an advocacy group.
Wisconsin may eliminate ban on 7-day work weeks – MSNBC
“It’s the employer that gets to decide when and under what circumstances you can take this comp time,” National Partnership for Women and Families senior adviser Judith Lichtman told MSNBC at the time, an argument that would be echoed by opponents of the seven-day work week bill.
This Week in Poverty: Signing Off – The Nation
20,000 Tipped Workers in D.C. Gain the Right to Earn Paid Sick Days
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Governor Christie Should Act Quickly to Promote Basic Equality for Pregnant Workers, Says Women’s Leader
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Meet the chutzpah hospital!: Healthcare giant defies feds, denies it has employees – Salon
NWLC, the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, the National Partnership for Women & Families, and the Service Employees International Union filed briefs Monday with the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals contesting the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s case against the OFCCP.
Rhode Island and Portland Kick Off “Year of Progress and Promise” Toward a More Family Friendly America
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families