More than 1.5 million Michigan workers — or about 46 percent of the state’s private sector workforce — cannot take paid sick leave, according to the National Partnership for Women and Families, a nonprofit group advocating for workplace fairness.
NYC deal is key in sick days push, advocates say – Associated Press
“It’s a real step forward for our country because of the significance of New York City, the number of workers this supports and the fact that this creates momentum around the country,” said Debra L. Ness, president of the National Partnership for Women & Families, one of the groups pushing the paid sick time cause nationwide.
A Barrier Broken, Thanks to President Obama
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Paid Sick Days Deal in New York City May Be “Tipping Point” for the Nation, Work/Family Leader Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Women’s Leader Calls Senate Budget Blueprint the “Right Approach for America’s Women, Families”
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Sky Did Not Fall, Despite Parent Leave Law – Women’s eNews
The National Partnership for Women and Families, the Washington-based group that drafted the law in 1993, is leading a coalition that is working to strengthen the law so that it covers more workers and more types of caregiving obligations.
National Partnership President Ness Urges New York City Council Committee to Issue a Favorable Report on Paid Sick Days
Testimony of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families, on Introduction 0097-2010: In relation to the provision of sick time earned by employees. Submitted to the New York City Council Committee on Civil Service and Labor.
Senate Must Reject Ryan’s Callous “Path to Poverty” Budget Plan, Women’s Leader Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Does paid sick leave hurt employers and the economy? – MSNBC’s The Cycle
Only 19% of low-wage workers have access to paid sick days, and adults without sick leave are 1.5 times more likely to go to work sick, according to the National Partnership for Women & Families.
Top Work/Family Expert Urges Congress to Recognize Growing Support and Need for Paid Sick Days, Prioritize the Healthy Families Act
A week after city councils in Portland and Philadelphia passed ordinances that would let workers earn paid sick days, members of Congress are pushing for a national standard. Senator Tom Harkin (D Iowa) and Representative Rosa DeLauro (D Conn.) will introduce the...
“A Sad Day for Democracy,” But the Fight for Earned Sick Days in Florida is Not Over
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Portland Joins Small Group of Jurisdictions In Adopting Paid Sick Leave Ordinance – Bloomberg BNA
Debra L. Ness, president of the Washington, D.C.-based National Partnership for Women & Families… issued a statement March 13 congratulating Portland on the passage of the law.
What you could buy with the gender pay gap – Women’s Agenda
That adds up to approximately $10,784 in lost salary each year according to The National Partnership for Women and Families. It’s a number that’s dipped one full percentage point since 2011 and takes any progress in closing the American gender pay gap all the way back to 2005.
“Momentum for a National Paid Sick Days Standard is Undeniable” as Philadelphia’s City Council Passes Second Citywide Standard of the Week
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
After 20 years, some want more from Family and Medical Leave Act – Washington Post
The act’s provisions have been used more than 100 million times to help workers manage family health crises and newborn care, according to the National Partnership for Women and Families.
City Council Approval of Paid Sick Days Standard Puts “A Healthier, More Economically Secure Portland on the Horizon”
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
The FMLA Turns 20: Why Taking the Next Step is Critical for Latinos and All Families – LCLAA Blog
Latino workers and their families feel the pressure of the nation’s out-of-date polices more than most. New data from the Labor Department show that Latinos are among the workers most likely to report not taking FMLA leave even though they were eligible.
In Paid Family Leave, US Trails Most of the Globe – New York Times
“This was really intended as a first step,” said Vicki Shabo, director of work and family programs at the National Partnership for Women and Families, referring to the law, which the group helped write.
Marissa Mayer’s Yahoo – PBS’s “To the Contrary”
A look at how massive cuts across the federal government will impact women, children and families; Marissa Mayer’s recent stance on telecommuting for Yahoo employees; There may be some dangerous chemicals lurking in your personal care products and Rep. Jan Schakowsky wants to change that.
Women’s Leader Applauds Labor Department’s Latest Effort to Combat Pay Discrimination
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
