Paid Sick Days Would Save $1 Billion in Health Costs
Access to paid sick days could save $1 billion in medical costs annually according to a report released today by the Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR).
49 Million Americans in Poverty, Census Calculates
"The Census Bureau released a new unofficial count of poverty [...]
New Census Data on Poverty in America
The Census Bureau released a new unofficial count of poverty [...]
At long last, women gain some jobs in the recovery—federal jobs programs could help accelerate job growth for women
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4, 2011 Washington, DC --Women gained [...]
Special Report: Women Strengthen Social Security
"But as women's careers and earnings have taken off, their [...]
Social Security CPI Formula Change Opposed by Most, Poll Finds
"Because of the investment losses stemming from the financial crisis, [...]
Denver Paid Sick Days Would Improve School Success
Providing earned paid sick days to Denver workers would help reduce the spread of illness in schools, potentially reducing absences for both teachers and students.
Gendered Recessions and Recoveries
"Equally troubling is the lingering occupational gender segregation that systematically [...]
Could Unmarried Women Cost Obama Re-election In 2012?
"Single mothers are especially struggling. In another report from the [...]
The Recession in Pink and Blue
"Even mothers receiving support from fathers tend to take more [...]
