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
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
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.
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Latino workers and their families feel the pressure of the nation’s out-of-date polices more than most.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
Pelosi, in Palm Beach County, urges long-awaited passage of Paycheck Fairness Act – The Palm Beach Post
Guns, climate change and voting reform upstaged equal pay for women during President Obama’s state of the union address Feb. 12, but Nancy Pelosi made it the top priority in her comments to a women’s organization on Wednesday.
Women’s Leader Praises Obama’s Call for Secure Middle Class, Anti-Discrimination Measures, Pathways Out of Poverty
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
DeLauro and Morella: 20 Years, 100 Million Families Helped – Roll Call
“We prevailed because we knew it was right for the country and we would not give up, and we prevailed because of the steady and skilled leadership of the National Partnership for Women and Families…”
Family and Medical Leave Act still working: Column – USA TODAY
“For years, we worked closely with allies like the National Partnership for Women & Families to overcome concerns. But, we continued to hear from our constituents and understood why the why the legislation was important to them and their families.”
“20 Years Ago Today, America Became a More Family Friendly Nation — But That Work Is Not Nearly Done,” Ness Says on 20th Anniversary of the FMLA
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
FMLA still helping families cope with illness – The Seattle Times
“It was meant to be a first step toward a family-friendly American workplace. But it is 20 years and we haven’t gotten to the second step,” says Judith Lichtman, senior advisor to the National Partnership for Women & Families…
FMLA 20 years on: A disconnect that’s hurting families – The Hill’s Congress Blog
Congress should listen to the voters, and take this next step. Family friendly policies are good for workers…