Nearly half of private sector workers in the United States don’t have a single paid sick day, said Debra L. Ness, president of the National Partnership for …
A Sick Situation – New York Times
For single-parent homes, or for families that depend on two incomes, “This could be the beginning of a spiral into economic disaster,” says Debra L. Ness, the president of the National Partnership for Women and Families.
Swine Flu Poses Work Dilemma for Working Moms – U.S. News & World Report
“The CDC is making good suggestions, but they don’t give any thought to the half of workers who don’t have paid sick days,” says Karen Minatelli, director of the work and family programs at the National Partnership for Women and Families.
Equal Pay Day Offers Sobering Reminder of the Wage Gap that Still Harms America’s Workers & Families
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Stay Home with Swine Flu Symptoms? Not Without Paid Sick Days
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Stay Home with Swine Flu Symptoms? Not Without Paid Sick Days – Medical News Today
The following is a statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families: “We all …
Work/Family Expert to Testify Before EEOC Panel on Caregiver Issues
Focus on Need for Family-Friendly Policies during Economic Downturn
Dickinson School of Law students to argue case before Supreme Court – Carlisle Sentinel
The five organizations include the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law; the Asian American Justice Center; the Mexican American Legal Defense and …
Medical home principles from a consumer angle – ModernHealthcare.com
The National Partnership for Women & Families, a Washington-based consumer healthcare and workplace advocacy group formerly known as the Women’s Legal Defense Fund, developed the …
What Obama’s Council on Women Means for Your Health – U.S. News & World Report
But then I heard about Obama’s latest initiative, which was announced to me in an E-mail I received Wednesday from Debra Ness, president of the National Partnership for …
Law school friendship brings Jocelyn Frye to the White House – Muckety
Muckety, NY A native of Washington, Frye comes to the White House from the National Partnership for Women & Families, where she served as general counsel. Frye also directed the …
Pregnancy Discrimination Sees Dramatic Rise – HULIQ
The National Partnership for Women & Families (NPWF) compiled recommendations for how employers and employees could reverse – or at least slow – the surprising trend. Across a variety of …
Pushing for more after Ledbetter – People’s Weekly World
These kinds of benefits are especially necessary during economic downturns, said Debra Ness, president of the National Partnership for Women and Families. Women often bear the brunt…
Working moms look to Michelle Obama for change – MSNBC
No matter how she goes about it, she will have enormous influence — just the bully pulpit that she has will have an extraordinary influence on the debate, said Debra Ness, president of the …
Obama takes action to enhance workers’ rights – Workday Minnesota
… and defend women’s and civil rights victories of the past, and can instead focus on creating jobs, promoting fairness, and ending discrimination in our workplaces,” said Debra Ness…
President Obama Ushers in a New Era in which Equal Opportunity Is Real & Anti-Discrimination Laws Matter, Women’s Leader Say
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Quietly, Michelle Obama lays the groundwork for policy role – McClatchy DC
“My hope is that Jocelyn can help Mrs. Obama be a voice that reframes these issues as real bread-and-butter economic security issues, real basic things,” said Debra Ness, the National Partnership’s president.
Senate Passage of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Is Enormous Step Forward, Ness Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Family & Medical Leave Act Regulations Taking Effect Today Make it Harder for Workers to Access the Leave They Need
Two-Part Regulations Aid Military Families but Harm Workers
Ness Praises Senate for Rejecting Filibuster Strategy on Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, Urges Speedy Passage with No Weakening Amendments
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families