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Spring legislative update and action items!

Happy Spring Friends and Colleagues! Here’s a recap of the 2016 legislative session and tips on how YOU can help advance policy for Washington women and families in the coming months. Legislative Recap The 60-day legislative session ended on March 10th. Despite early hopes, in the end, outcomes were disappointing. You can read more aboutContinue reading “Spring legislative update and action items!”

Equal pay top issue for working women, survey finds

[Via TheHill.com] The AFL-CIO is highlighting the results of a new survey to push for equal pay for women across the country. In a national survey of 25,000 working women, the labor group found that 46 percent of women named pay equity as a barrier they plan to take action on. “Women are delivering aContinue reading “Equal pay top issue for working women, survey finds”

While Congress Stalls, The Country Has Now Passed 30 Paid Sick Leave Laws

Paid sick days wins keep growing! First, Santa Monica, CA: up to 9 paid sick days in companies of 26 or more, 5 paid sick days in smaller firms, and the minimum wage will increase to $15/hour by 2020. Next: Plainfield, NJ is the 12th city in that state to pass ‪#‎PaidSickDays‬! Congrats to NJContinue reading “While Congress Stalls, The Country Has Now Passed 30 Paid Sick Leave Laws”