Statement of Jocelyn Frye, President of the National Partnership for Women & Families WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 29, 2024 – Yesterday, a far-right extremist judge in Texas issued a ruling that undermines the democratic process and prevents state...
An Inspiring Day of Action on Paid Leave
When you spend most of your days walking the halls of Congress advocating for policies you truly believe in, you quickly learn that some days are special.
Voters Say It’s Time for Paid Family and Medical Leave
23 years. During that time, you can raise and put a child through college. Transform HIV/AIDS from a death sentence to a chronic disease. Move the country from “don’t ask, don’t tell” to marriage equality for all.
Small Businesses Support Paid Sick Days in Minneapolis and Across the Country
Advocates and small business owners in Minneapolis are making the case for paid sick days. A new report released last week by the Main Street Alliance of Minnesota with the support of the National Partnership for Women & Families summarizes the growing body of evidence that shows paid sick days policies benefit businesses.
Paid Sick Days Are Already Winning in 2016
2016 is off to a good start for many workers who used to lack access to paid sick days. On January 1, Oregon’s statewide paid sick days bill took effect. On January 6, a paid sick days law in New Brunswick, New Jersey, took effect. And today, Spokane, Wash., passed a paid sick days ordinance.
We Should Be Talking About When America Guarantees Paid Leave — Not If
Two years after the FAMILY Act was first introduced, paid leave is on the horizon in the United States.
A Big Step: D.C. City Council Holds First Hearing on Paid Leave Proposal
Exactly one week ago, the D.C. City Council held its first hearing on the Universal Paid Leave Act of 2015, a proposal that would create a much-needed paid family and medical leave insurance program that would make paid leave accessible to virtually every worker in the District.
Paid Leave and The Raising of America
Why do we, as a nation, make it so difficult for our children to thrive? How can we do better? These are the important questions asked in a powerful new film.
More Than 25,000 New Jersey Workers Gain Paid Sick Days Protections in a Single Week
It’s been an exciting week for paid sick days! Yesterday, Elizabeth, New Jersey, became the 10th city in the state to pass a paid sick days law. And last week, the Jersey City Council voted to expand the city’s paid sick days law. This is tremendous progress, but hundreds of thousands of workers in the state still cannot earn a single paid sick day.
New Tools Will Help Consumers Make Informed Choices in the Health Insurance Marketplace This Year
As the 2016 open enrollment period begins, it’s worth reflecting on how far we’ve come: Since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) became law, 17.6 million previously uninsured people have gained coverage.
Having a Family Friendly Workplace Should Not Depend on Winning the ‘Boss Lottery’
National Boss Day is a reminder that, for millions of Americans, having a family friendly workplace is like winning the lottery.
New Paid Leave Investment, Business Coalition Pave the Way for Even More Progress
New state and local paid leave grants and a unique coalition of companies committed to advancing paid leave are helping pave the way for the national program the country needs.
A Labor Day to Remember!
This morning, the president will issue an executive order requiring federal contractors and subcontractors to allow all employees who work on their federal contracts to earn paid sick time. When it takes effect in 2017, an estimated 300,000 more workers will earn paid sick time.
Women’s Equality Depends on Equal Access to Family Friendly Workplace Policies
This Women’s Equality Day, in light of all the recent attention to paid leave, let’s remind Congress that the fight for equal rights for women is far from over.
What the Overtime Proposal is Really About
The U.S. Department of Labor’s proposal to update the country’s overtime rules is about our future, and we all have a tremendous amount at stake.
A New Tool Helps Consumers and Purchasers Advocate for Use of Patient-Reported Outcomes
Throughout our health policy work and in our role co-leading the Consumer-Purchaser Alliance (C-P Alliance), the National Partnership advocates for higher quality, more affordable, patient- and family-centered health care.
Back-to-School Season: A Good Time to Talk About Paid Sick Days
Back-to-school season – a time when attention to what’s best for kids and schools is high – is a good time to raise awareness of the impact that a lack of paid sick days can have on children, schools and entire communities. This new fact sheet and back-to-school toolkit should help.
Take Action: New Paid Sick Days Data and Stories Make the Case for a National Standard
We have seen undeniable paid sick days progress at the state and local levels in recent years, but working people in 41 states still have neither statewide protections nor any local protections. Fact sheets released by the National Partnership for Women & Families last week explore the impact of this lack of paid sick days across the country.
Medicare and Medicaid: 50 Years of Improving the Lives of Women and Families
If there was ever a moment that illustrated how public policy can transform people’s lives, it may have come 50 years ago today when President Lyndon Johnson signed the Medicare and Medicaid programs into law.
New Data and Stories Make the Case for a National Paid Sick Days Standard
Our new series of fact sheets put into stark relief just how much access to paid sick days in this country still depends on where you live and the job you hold.
Drawing On Lessons Learned to Improve Open Enrollment for 2016
The third open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance marketplaces is fast-approaching — it begins November 1, 2015 — and now is the opportunity for policymakers and marketplace administrators to harness lessons learned from the previous enrollment periods to improve the plan comparison and selection process this fall.