Do you know what unemployment insurance is and why Congress should protect it? Read what U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Hilda Solis has to say about this crucial benefit. In the midst of this year’s holiday season, it is important to remember the millions of families that continue to struggle in the current economic climate. [...]
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Why Unemployment Insurance Matters for Women
Posted in The AAUW Community, Women & Economic Security, tagged AAUW, congress, Hilda Solis, Secretary of Labor, Unemployment Insurance, Washington D.C., Work in Progress on December 19, 2011, | 3 Comments »
Congress Should Act Now to Extend Unemployment Insurance
Posted in The AAUW Community, Women & Economic Security, tagged AAUW, congress, HERvotes, single mothers, Unemployment Insurance on December 8, 2011, | 2 Comments »
As Congress tries to wrap up before taking its holiday break, a major issue it needs to deal with is the extension of federal unemployment insurance (UI). AAUW urges Congress to extend UI. We are committed to promoting the reduction of poverty, and UI plays a key role in reducing poverty and helping our economy [...]
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Posted in AAUW research, Sexual Harassment, Students & Educational Issues, The AAUW Community, Voter Education, tagged AAUW, Action Network, congress, Crossing the Line, Crossing the Line: Sexual Harassment at School, Safe Schools Improvement Act, Senate, Sexual Harassment, Washington D.C. on November 17, 2011, | 1 Comment »
When I was in seventh grade, I spent my time thinking about school work, my friends, and my after-school activities. I did not give much consideration to my body and how it was developing. This all changed on the day that 40 of my female classmates and I will never forget. Two boys (who were [...]
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