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In February, Job Growth Improves for Women and Men
In February, Job Growth Improves for Women and Men

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.

March 8, 2013|Categories: Press Releases|

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).

March 7, 2013|Categories: Press Releases|

Wage Gap Widens for Women
Wage Gap Widens for Women

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).

March 7, 2013|Categories: Press Releases|

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 their male colleagues get paid -- about 11 weeks and 3 days per year to be exact, according to an analysis for The Huffington Post by Ariane Hegewisch at the Institute for Women’s Policy Research. [...]

February 27, 2013|Categories: Press Hits|

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 their male colleagues get paid -- about 11 weeks and 3 days per year to be exact, according to an analysis for The Huffington Post by Ariane Hegewisch at the Institute for Women’s Policy Research. [...]

February 27, 2013|Categories: Press Hits|

Paid Sick Days in Philadelphia Would Save More Than $10 Million in Health Care Costs
Paid Sick Days in Philadelphia Would Save More Than $10 Million in Health Care Costs

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.

February 27, 2013|Categories: Press Releases|

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In February, Job Growth Improves for Women and Men

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