New data reveal employment challenges for young women veterans, veterans of color, and disabled veterans.
Occupational segregation – a legacy of racism, sexism and ableism – is a major contributor to the wage gap
There are many contributing factors to the wage gap, including racism, sexual harassment, and a lack of family-friendly policies. For Equal Pay Day this year, our team took a closer look at occupational segregation.
Unemployment Increases for Women of Color Mean the Fed Should Pause Interest Rate Hikes | #JobsDay March 2023
Today’s new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for February reveal that the economy is starting to show signs of softening and that gains for women of color – who have long been marginalized in the labor market – are at risk.
Attention Employers: The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Is Now the Law of the Land
Ten years after the bill was first introduced, President Biden signed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) into law on December 29, 2022. The landmark law confirms protections for pregnant and birthing workers, helping them stay in their jobs without risking their health or safety. In doing so, it’s a win for employees AND employers.
Rihanna’s Motherhood Journey And Why We All Need Policies That Support Working Parents
She has 14 No. 1 hits, sold over 340 million records and has broken barriers – building a beauty and fashion empire that is inclusive from the sizes, shapes and genders of the models, to the range of colors available in her makeup. But Rihanna’s latest role as a mom may be her most challenging yet.
New Data on Disability Employment: Small Gains But Institutional Barriers Remain
Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its annual data about disabled people in the U.S. workforce. The data reveal noteworthy increases in the size and employment rate of the disabled population, as well as deep and persistent gaps in labor force participation and employment, especially for women, Black, and Latinx people with disabilities.
FMLA at 30: Persisting Toward Paid Leave
As the FMLA turns 30, we should use this opportunity to celebrate its legacy – and reflect upon how much further our country still has to go when it comes to supporting workers in balancing their personal and professional lives. It’s time we make comprehensive, paid family and medical leave a reality for every worker in America.
Black women have done a lot for the economy and the country. We need to do more for Black women. | #JobsDay February 2023
This month’s #JobsReport drops at the beginning of #BlackHistoryMonth – so we took a close look at how Black women are faring. And it’s pretty clear that while Black women have done a lot for the economy, the economy – and policymakers – need to do a lot more for Black women.
It’s 2023: Are We in a Recession or Not?
What, exactly, is going on with the economy these days? On one hand, there are headlines about an impending recession and on the other hand the unemployment rate is the lowest it’s been in decades. Rents are declining a bit, but still up hugely over the last year. And what about the cost of eggs?!
Unions Close Wage Gaps – but Too Few Workers Are Unionized
Today the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its annual data on union members in the United States, showing small declines in the rate of union membership over the last year. Our analysis shows that while unions raise wages – especially for women – far too few workers were able to access their benefits in 2022.
Unemployment down but caregiving and equity needs remain | #JobsDay January 2023
The most recent #JobsDay data show the strength of the economy in 2022. But the data also show that labor force participation remains below pre-pandemic levels for many groups of women, with Black women and Latinas suffering the largest declines between February 2020 and December 2022 of 1.9 and 1.8 percentage points, respectively.
How Employers Can Build Gender Equity in the Workplace
Vasu Reddy, Senior Policy Counsel for Economic Justice at the National Partnership for Women & Families, recently briefed Open to All Corporate Partners on the National Partnership’s latest report, entitled “Partnership in Action: A Guide to Building Gender Equity in the Workplace.” The guide serves as an introduction to the policies and benefits companies can implement to help women, especially women of color, return to the workforce.
Amidst Your Holiday Cheer, Remember Latina Equal Pay Day is Not a Celebration
December 8th marks one day that does not merit the large family gatherings, endless servings of pasteles washed down with glasses of coquito, and other winter holiday traditions practiced by many Latine households: Latina Equal Pay Day.
Scary Stats 2022: ‘Halloween Ends’ but Pregnancy Discrimination Continues
In honor of Halloween – and thanks to our newly released report on pregnancy discrimination — here are a few #ScaryStats on the issue:
Braidwood v. Becerra Poses New Threat to Women and Families
No-Cost Preventive Services in Danger
In Braidwood Management, Judge O’Connor ruled unconstitutional a key provision of the ACA preventive health services requirement. This would undermine access to cost-free coverage for chronic disease screenings, cancer screenings, and vaccinations that over 150 million people benefit from.
New Census Data Show Policy Matters But There Is More Work to Do
Public policy has the power to set women and families up for success, and new data released by the Census Bureau yesterday provide a critical look at where our country stands on the issues that matter most in determining just how successful they are. The data, which look at poverty, health insurance, and income in the United States, make clear that policy makers have unfinished business to take care of to make sure women and families have all the supports they need to live healthy and secure lives.
Moms’ Equal Pay Day: Another Thing on the To-Do List
Well, it’s Moms’ Equal Pay Day again. All the way in September. That’s right – a typical mother would have to work nine additional months into 2022 just to be paid what fathers made in 2021. And wow, has it been a tough nine months for moms in the United States.
NEWS: Nearly 1/3 low-income Asian women in states with limited abortion access
When a young Rohingya woman touched down in New York in 2018, she thought she had finally reached safety – the end to an arduous lifelong journey of fleeing persecution without much choice. […] “Getting an abortion had a financial cost to it, but now that cost has essentially tripled,” said Rachna Khare, the executive director of Daya, a Houston-area survivors organization.
State Abortion Bans Could Harm More than 1.3 Million Asian American and Pacific Islander Women
The Dobbs decision has unique impacts on Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. Our analysis finds more than a quarter of Asian American and Pacific Islander women ages 15-49 live in the 26 states that have banned or are likely to ban abortion.
NEWS: States with abortion restrictions fail to support pregnant people
States that have enacted abortion restrictions or bans are doing little to “support the health and economic security of pregnant and birthing people and their families,” according to a new report from the National Partnership for Women & Families first shared with Axios.
