You are warmly invited to join us in building women’s economic security across Washington state – next stop, Spokane! What: Strengthening Women’s Economic Security Forum When: August 20th, 5:30-7:00 pm Where: Spokane Falls Community College (Student Union Building 17-Room 102) This event is part of a statewide campaign to strengthen women’s economic security. The three previous forumsContinue reading “Join us in strengthening women’s economic security – Spokane”
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Congrats on instituting Paycheck Fairness for women, New Hampshire!
If you’re a woman in New Hampshire, things just got a little easier for you. Calling the Paycheck Fairness Act “the most significant piece of legislation for women in New Hampshire in over a decade,” the Granite State’s Governor Maggie Hassan held a ceremonial signing of the bill on July 22. What is the PaycheckContinue reading “Congrats on instituting Paycheck Fairness for women, New Hampshire!”
The day after Mother’s Day: An overdue economic gift for moms
Most kids today grow up with their mom in the workforce. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, two-thirds of new mothers now return to paid work within a year after giving birth, usually in the first few months. Back in the 1960s, fewer than one in five new mothers held a paying job. In thoseContinue reading “The day after Mother’s Day: An overdue economic gift for moms”
Washington Work and Family Coalition 