In this incisive talk, Jessica Shortall makes the impassioned case that the reality of new working motherhood in America is both hidden and horrible: millions of women, every year, are forced back to work within just weeks of giving birth. Her idea worth spreading: the time has come for us to recognize the economic, physicalContinue reading “The US needs paid family leave — for the sake of its future”
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Join us in strengthening women’s economic security – Bellingham
You are warmly invited to join us in building women’s economic security across Washington state – next stop, Bellingham! What: Strengthening Women’s Economic Security Forum When: October 16th, 5:30-7:00 pm Where: Bellingham YWCA, 1026 N. Forest St. This event is part of a statewide campaign to strengthen women’s economic security. The previous forums in Seattle, Kirkland,Continue reading “Join us in strengthening women’s economic security – Bellingham”
Join us in strengthening women’s economic security – Vancouver
You are warmly invited to join us in building women’s economic security across Washington state – next stop, Vancouver! What: Strengthening Women’s Economic Security Forum When: September 10th, 5:30-7:00 pm Where: Vancouver Community Library (Columbia Room) 901 C St. This event is part of a statewide campaign to strengthen women’s economic security. The previous forums in Seattle,Continue reading “Join us in strengthening women’s economic security – Vancouver”
Washington Work and Family Coalition 