Work and Family

On Mother's Day: Expecting Better for All Mothers and Working Families

Debra L. Ness | Posted 05.09.2012

Read More: Mother's Day, Paid Sick Days, Paid Leave, State Laws, Working Mothers, Nursing Mothers, Working Parents, New Parents, Work and Family, Workers' Rights, Parents News
Debra L. Ness

The sad truth is that millions of working mothers in this country find themselves without the support they need to care for their families and hold onto their jobs.

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Widespread Inequality in the Restaurant Industry Means Hardship for Women Workers

Debra L. Ness | Posted 04.15.2012

Read More: Sexual Harassment, Paid Sick Days, Labor, Low Wages, Fair Pay, Workplace Discrimination, Work and Family, Minimum Wage, Restaurants, Business News
Debra L. Ness

The restaurant industry is the only industry that has a wage gap established by law, which results in significantly lower wages for women workers than for men.

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At Stake: A Fundamental Protection for Millions of Workers

Debra L. Ness | Posted 03.13.2012

Read More: Supreme Court, Congress, Sex Discrimination, Work and Family, Family and Medical Leave Act, Workers, Politics News
Debra L. Ness

What is at stake in this case is whether the Supreme Court will respect Congress' ability to make laws designed to remedy pervasive and unconstitutional discrimination, and whether millions of state workers can continue to count on FMLA leave when they get sick.

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Toward a More Family Friendly Nation

Debra L. Ness | Posted 03.03.2012

Read More: Connecticut, Work and Family, Paid Sick Days, Business News
Debra L. Ness

By making paid sick time a priority for all workers, we can close one painful divide and give all hardworking people the chance to earn a few days off to recover when illness strikes or a family member needs care. It's time.

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Getting Back on Track with Family Friendly Policies

Debra L. Ness | Posted 12.27.2011

Read More: Paid Medical Leave, National Work and Family Month, Work and Family, Paid Family Leave, Paid Sick Days, Business News
Debra L. Ness

If our country is ever going to demonstrate that it truly values families, and if we are serious about getting the country and economy back on track, then we need national work and family policy standards.

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Staying the Course for Working Families: Kennedy and Obama (Mchelle this time)

Thomas Kochan | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Democratic Convention, Working Families, Michelle Obama, Work and Family, American Dream, Ted Kennedy, Politics News
Thomas Kochan

Senator Ted Kennedy brought participants at the first night of the Democratic Convention to their feet just by showing up. His courage, valor, and de...

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