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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”

Paid Parental Leave: The Status of Women 50 Years Later

Fifty years ago the President’s Commission on the Status of Women recommended that paid maternity leave be provided to improve conditions for working women. While the 1993 Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was an important step in improving access to leave for new parents, the United States is still without a federal maternity or familyContinue reading “Paid Parental Leave: The Status of Women 50 Years Later”