The Economic Status of Women in Indiana: Highlights
Indiana reflects both the advances and limited progress achieved by women in the United States.
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.
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.
iPods: Appleâs 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, youâd 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.
IWPR testifies at DC City Council hearing on Paid Sick and Safe Days Act
Nearly half of all workers (59 million) in the United [...]
Supporting Healthy Washington, DC Communities with a Minimum Paid Sick Days Standard Testimony on the Paid Sick and Safe Days Act of 2007, Bill 17-197Supporting Healthy Washington, DC Communities with a Minimum Paid Sick Days Standard Testimony on the Paid Sick and Safe Days Act of 2007, Bill 17-197
Supporting Healthy Washington, DC Communities with a Minimum Paid Sick Days Standard Testimony on the Paid Sick and Safe Days Act of 2007, Bill 17-197
The Institute for Women’s Policy Research has been conducting research and providing technical assistance on paid sick days to members of Congress, state legislatures, municipal governing bodies, and other groups since 2000.
Supreme Court Steps Backward in Gender Wage Discrimination Ruling
On May 29, 2007 the Supreme Court ruled to uphold [...]
Wake Up Call
The Economic Policy Instituteâs forum entitled âGetting Real About Families,â [...]
Raising Gender Issues in Sports
A couple of weeks ago radio show host Don Imus, [...]
Womenâs Vision and Values for Public Life
For the past several years, IWPR has explored the values [...]
