Job Growth Improves for Women and Men
According to the March employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job growth improved substantially in February compared to the previous month, with 236,000 jobs added to nonfarm payrolls.
In February, Job Growth Improves for Women and Men
According to an analysis by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) March employment report, one-third (80,000) of the new jobs added in February went to women while men gained 156,000.
An Advocate for Research on Women and Girls: Honoring Hillary Clinton’s Tenure as Secretary of State
By Drew McCormick On this International Women’s Day, IWPR recognizes [...]
Earned Sick Days in Portland Would Improve Public Health, Reduce Costs
Providing earned sick days is expected to save Portland employers more than $13 million per year, according to a new analysis by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR).
Wage Gap Widens for Women
On the eve of International Women’s Day, women workers in the United States are facing a larger wage gap that has grown for women in all major race and ethnic groups, according to analysis by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR).
Women Work 'For Free' 59 Days Per Year, Thanks To The Gender Pay Gap: Analysis
Women workers are spending weeks toiling away for free as [...]
Paid Sick Days in Philadelphia Would Save More Than $10 Million in Health Care Costs
According to a new analysis by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR), if workers in Philadelphia without paid sick days were to gain access, health care costs would decline by $10.3 million annually.
Access to Earned Sick Days in Maryland
A new analysis by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) reveals that more than 700,000 private sector employees in Maryland lack even a single earned sick day.
Earned Sick Days in Maryland Would Benefit Economy, Reduce Health Care Costs
Currently, 40 percent (more than 700,000) of workers in Maryland lack earned sick leave. While many workers will likely need time off for reasons such as visits to the doctor, illness, or to seek services related to domestic violence, IWPR estimates that workers in Maryland will only use an average of 2.8 earned sick days per year.
I “Heart” Restaurant Workers
Heading out this Valentine’s Day? Keep restaurant workers’ well-being in-mind. [...]
