Discrimination Against Mothers Is Discrimination Against Women
It can be pretty revolting to learn what men in your workplace are getting paid and then look at your own paycheck.
Category: Economic Justice
Financial Reform Promotes Diversity in the Workplace, Conservatives Object (Of Course)
The latest right-wing complaints focus on the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion, a provision added by Representative Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) that creates 20 new offices in federal agencies to regulate diversity in hiring and employment.
NOW Participates in Launch of Campaign to Protect and Strengthen Social Security
NOW is glad to be a part of this large and diverse coalition to strengthen our country’s most important and successful social insurance program — Social Security. Speaking on behalf of NOW’s 500,000 members and contributing supporters, my message is simple: Social Security is especially vital to women, who would be disproportionately harmed by cuts in benefits.
Domestic Workers Taking a Stand
Domestic workers — nannies, housekeepers and aides for the elderly, among others — lack even basic protections and benefits under U.S. law. This field is overwhelmingly populated by women of color, many of them immigrants.
NOW Congratulates Joe Sestak on Pivotal Win in Pennsylvania Primary
Last night, Rep. Joe Sestak achieved a pivotal victory in Pennsylvania by besting 30-year incumbent Sen. Arlen Specter in the state’s Democratic primary. After two previous endorsements for the House of Representatives, the NOW Political Action Committee enthusiastically endorsed Sestak for his Senate run.
