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Still a Man’s Labor Market: The Long-Term Earnings Gap

The report uses data from a 15-year longitudinal study (from the Panel Study of Income Dynamics) and shows that over that period women earned 62 percent less than men, or only 38 cents for every dollar men earned.

By Stephen J. Rose and Heidi Hartmann|2021-06-13T19:58:07-05:00February 1, 2008|IWPR|Comments Off on Still a Man’s Labor Market: The Long-Term Earnings Gap

Statutory Routes to Workplace Flexibility in Cross-National Perspective

The large majority of high-income countries have introduced flexible working statutes aimed at making it easier for employees to change how many hours, and when and where they work within their current job.

By Ariane Hegewisch, M. Phil. and Janet C. Gornick|2020-11-25T00:21:05-05:00December 31, 2007|IWPR|Comments Off on Statutory Routes to Workplace Flexibility in Cross-National Perspective

I Knew I Could Do This Work: Seven Strategies That Promote Women’s Activism and Leadership in Unions

Women are an increasing proportion of union membership, thanks to their higher labor force participation and growing unionization in the jobs they dominate, such as nursing, teaching, and clerical jobs.

By Amy Caiazza|2020-11-29T01:57:25-05:00December 1, 2007|IWPR|Comments Off on I Knew I Could Do This Work: Seven Strategies That Promote Women’s Activism and Leadership in Unions

I Knew I Could Do This Work: Seven Strategies That Promote Women’s Activism and Leadership in Unions (Participant Handout)

This guide will help union facilitators lead a discussion group about how to promote women’s leadership in their unions.

By Michelle Kaminski|2021-01-05T01:39:28-05:00December 1, 2007|IWPR|Comments Off on I Knew I Could Do This Work: Seven Strategies That Promote Women’s Activism and Leadership in Unions (Participant Handout)

Public Health and Paid Sick Days: Policy Action to Limit the Spread of Disease and Improve Health In Massachusetts

The public health aspect of paid sick days policies is extremely compelling.

By Vicky Lovell|2020-12-27T18:11:28-05:00October 31, 2007|IWPR|Comments Off on Public Health and Paid Sick Days: Policy Action to Limit the Spread of Disease and Improve Health In Massachusetts

The Unemployment Modernization Act: Improving UI Equity and Adequacy for Women

I would like to address the need for three important changes proposed in H.R. 2233, the Unemployment Insurance Modernization Act: the Alternative Base Period; coverage of part-time workers; and support for workers who lose their jobs because of family circumstances.

By Vicky Lovell|2020-11-25T01:41:17-05:00September 19, 2007|IWPR|Comments Off on The Unemployment Modernization Act: Improving UI Equity and Adequacy for Women

iPods: Apple’s Perfect Gift to Women

Women are constantly faced with the sad burden that we are still unsafe in this world. After technological advancements that allow us to carry our entire music collection around in our pockets and with women in such prestigious positions as the Speaker of the House and the President of Harvard, you’d think women would be a little better off in society. But rape and domestic violence statistics nationwide along with the wage gap and other social inequities prove that women still have a long way to go.

By IWPR|2007-08-27T15:40:30-05:00August 27, 2007|IWPR|0 Comments