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.
Because of you, 25 of our pro-choice Democratic women candidates across the state won last week. And that's 25 and counting because 4 races are still too close to call.
Research shows that female lawmakers significantly reshape policies only when they have true parity with men. In other words, while Tuesday’s electoral gains should be celebrated, we’ve got a very long way to go.
Both national parties have their eyes on Kathy Hochul who will be running in the new 27th district which includes parts of eight counties in Western New York.