The New York City Council hasachieved a deal on legislation requiring local employers to provide paid sick leave, long championed by Hon. Gale Brewer and Martha Baker of A Better Balance, both members of our Board of Directors. We congratulate the entire coalition that worked tirelessly to expand these needed rights in New York City!
New York State once led the nation in advancing women’s rights. Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to re-establish that pre-eminence with an omnibus agenda on women’s equality.