Government and Families
Panelists talked about some of the roadblocks still facing families, particularly in the workforce. Topics included laws and incentives for businesses to be flexible to women and families wi…
214 viewsPanelists talked about some of the roadblocks still facing families, particularly in the workforce. Topics included laws and incentives for businesses to be flexible to women and families wi…
214 viewsEllen Bravo talked about her book, Taking on the Big Boys: Or Why Feminism Is Good for Families, Business, and the Nation (The Feminist Press at CUNY; April 1, 2007). She was interviewed on …
181 viewsA panel discussion was held on women’s issues. The panelists talked about the disproportionately low representation of women in positions of authority, accessibility of health care for women…
97 viewsWitnesses testified about the findings of a new Government Accountability Office report on policies used abroad to help women balance work and care-giver responsibilities. They talked about …
301 viewsWitnesses testified regarding changes in federal overtime pay regulations. Committee members and witnesses opposed the changes. Among the issues discussed were the number of workers who woul…
206 viewsThe Rainbow Coalition held a three day conference, called "Defending the Family: Strategies for Economic Justice and Hope". In this forum, the participants examined the Republicans' Contract…
233 viewsThe coalition held a three day conference, called "Defending the Family: Strategies for Economic Justice and Hope". In this forum, the participants set a progressive agenda for the future.
180 viewsWorking Group hosted a forum and heard testimony from policy analysts and others on the issue of limiting welfare payments to welfare recipients during the first day of a two day regional he…
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