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Posted by bneufeld on May 14, 2013 at 21:37 pm
http://www.addison-eagle.com/news/2013/may/14/vermont-bill-strengthen-employee-womens-rights/?News
Vermont bill to strengthen employee, women’s rights
Employees may ask what coworkers are paid
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Montpelier — Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin (D) will sign into law a bill May 14 strengthening protections for Vermont workers around a number of issues, most notably equal pay.
The bill, introduced in the House as H.99 and Senate as S.57, includes provisions for equal pay.
The bill also includes protections for employees who ask coworkers what they are paid, certification of compliance of government contractors with Vermont’s equal pay laws, have protections for new mothers who must express breast milk for their babies at work, and request flexible working arrangements.
The Vermont Commission on Women said the bill will also establish a study committee looking at the mechanics of the paid family leave law in Vermont.
Posted by bneufeld on March 7, 2013 at 23:35 pm
Advocates Convene in Albany to Launch New York Women’s Equality Coalition
March 4, 2013 – ALBANY, NY—At a press conference at the Capitol, advocates launched the New York Women’s Equality Coalition, comprised of more than 500 labor groups, business leaders, civil rights organizations, women’s groups, medical associations, and religious groups united in vigorous support of Governor Cuomo’s Women’s Equality Agenda.
Read full press release
Posted by bneufeld on January 30, 2013 at 13:51 pm
Governor Cuomo announced a 10 point Women’s Equality Agenda at the State of the State, including Equal Pay measures! NYWA was at the table the very next day when the Governor personally committed to pushing the entire agenda. Over 250 organizations agree and signed on in support of women’s equality. See the list online and the video everyone is talking about. Go to: https://www.governor.ny.gov/2013/womens-equality
Posted by bneufeld on January 9, 2013 at 17:07 pm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NYS Coalition Applauds Governor Cuomo’s 10 Point Women’s Equality Act
Groups Hail Focus on Equal Pay
January 8, 2013: The New York Women’s Agenda and Equal Pay Coalition NYC, representing over 100 organizations and a network of advocates statewide, hail Governor Andrew Cuomo’s State of the State announcement of a 10 Point Women’s Equality Act, which includes a priority to create wage equality in New York.
The New York Women’s Agenda has worked for women’s equality for over twenty years and created the Equal Pay Coalition NYC to address persistent wage discrimination due to workplace policies. In 2012, with coalition support, the NYS Assembly and Senate almost unanimously passed the Women’s Workforce Bill with bi-partisan support. This is the first law in NYS history to acknowledge and begin to address the gender wage gap.
“Governor Cuomo’s leadership on a Women’s Equality Act, including Equal Pay, sends a clear message that tackling inequity and the wage gap is achievable, good for the family pocketbook, and important to the economic success of New York. The Governor’s focus on these issues will be critical to bringing about successful and meaningful change,” said Beverly Neufeld, Director of the Equal Pay Coalition NYC and past President of the New York Women’s Agenda.
“What is needed is a vigorous, collective effort to make New York the best place for women. Governor Cuomo’s 10 Point Women’s Equality Act will help make that a reality,” said Gena Lovett, President, New York Women’s Agenda.
“For businesses and New York State to prosper, we must work together to improve the workplace for women. This includes equal pay, access to better jobs and opportunity for advancement,” said Nadine Schramm, President, Budd Enterprises/Budd Leasing, a premiere New York theatrical trucking company.
For comment, contact Beverly Neufeld – 914-329-4046 or bcneufeld@gmail.com
Posted by EPCNYC Coalition on October 24, 2012 at 22:26 pm
Check out a newly posted article regarding equal pay for female college graduates on womensenews.org.
Posted by EPCNYC Coalition on September 12, 2012 at 08:21 am
Announcing the winners of the Department of Labor and the White House Domestic Policy Council’s Equal Pay Taskforce Equal Pay App challenge for the best application designed to raise awareness of the gender wage gap:
Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College in Pittsburgh, PA, who created a smart and engaging new website:
www.closethewagegap.com
Posted by EPCNYC Coalition on August 14, 2012 at 22:36 pm
This afternoon a press conference was held in Spring Valley, NY to discuss various aspects of the Women’s Workforce Bill recently signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Learn more about how this newly signed legislation will change women’s experiences in the workplace.
Posted by EPCNYC Coalition on June 21, 2012 at 21:16 pm
Despite the real threat that the Women’s Workforce Bill would not come to the floor before the end of session today, it was brought to a vote late Wednesday evening and passed 60 to 0!!!
We greatly appreciate the strong leadership of the bill sponsors, Assembly member Ellen Jaffee (D) and Senator Joseph Robach (R). As well, we thank the Senate and its leadership who heard from women across the state and responded with the first piece of legislation that acknowledges and addresses the gender wage gap.
More needs to be done to create economic equity, but passing this bill signals a willingness of our Legislature to work with Equal Pay advocates toward needed change through bi-partisan collaboration. This is truly a “win” for New York State.
We anticipate that Governor Cuomo will sign the bill!
Posted by EPCNYC Coalition on June 20, 2012 at 09:34 am
Stay Tuned to find out if the Senate passes the Women's Workforce Bill today.
Posted by bneufeld on May 23, 2012 at 05:44 am
MIKULSKI, SENATE DEMOCRATS AND ADVOCACY GROUPS TO URGE SENATE PASSAGE OF PAYCHECK FAIRNESS ACT
Effort Follows Mikulski Reintroduction of Bill Tuesday to Support Pay Equity for Women
Senator Reid Expected to File Cloture on Bill This Thursday
State by State Wage Gap Data Available
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 2:30 p.m., U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), a senior member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, will be joined at a press conference by Senators Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), along with representatives of the American Association of University Women (AAUW),the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC), the National Partnership for Women and Families (NPWF) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to urge the Senate to immediately take up and pass the Paycheck Fairness Act, legislation which will help close the wage gap between women and men working equivalent jobs, costing women and their families $360,000 over their careers. Senator Mikulski reintroduced the legislation on Tuesday. Read More
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