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!”
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Washington legislators commemorate Women’s History Month…with dead gender equity bills
While women in other states can celebrate recent strides toward equality, here in Washington our state Legislature marked Women’s History Month by closing down its 2016 regular session on March 10 with bills attacking gender inequity…dead in their tracks. Progress was within reach – even given the partisan divide between the House (Democrat) and Senate (Republican).Continue reading “Washington legislators commemorate Women’s History Month…with dead gender equity bills”
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”
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