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Advancing justice in the workplace for women, caregivers, and people with health needs of their own.

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act ✔️
Paid family and medical leave in 14 states ✔️
Paid sick time in 19 states ✔️

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Protections like paid sick time can keep young workers connected to their jobs and give them the time needed to address their mental health needs – a win-win for young people AND their employers. www.abetterbalance.org/resources/ho...
How Paid Leave Policies Can Support Young Workers’ Mental Health - A Better Balance
In today’s workplaces, every worker can feel the strains of everyday life. For young people—who statistically struggle the most with their mental
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December 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
We're fighting to build a family-friendly economy that supports us all during life's most important moments. This #GivingTuesday, join our movement by giving a gift to A Better Balance: www.abetterbalance.org/donate/
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We have made major progress in passing policies to help workers balance their health and caregiving needs with their economic security with you by our side.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
This year alone, we passed ten new laws, successfully fought to protect the PWFA, held serial violator corporations accountable, and supported thousands of workers. Read more about ABB's impact in 2025 – made possible by your support: #GivingTuesday www.abetterbalance.org/resources/a-...
December 2, 2025 at 4:53 PM
We are deeply saddened by the passing of CO State Senator Faith Winter, a longtime partner and leader who worked tirelessly to champion Colorado workers and families.
December 1, 2025 at 6:41 PM
"When my husband was recovering, having sick leave gave me something priceless: the ability to show up for him fully without fearing we would lose our financial footing. But millions of families aren’t given that chance." nationalpartnership.org/why-we-all-n...
Why We All Need Paid Sick Leave (Yes, Really, All of Us) | National Partnership for Women & Families
At some point, everyone gets sick – but no one chooses to get sick. And no one should have to decide between recovering or caring for their loved ones and being able to make ends meet. But as of…
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December 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
At the Washington Post's 2025 Global Women's Summit, we made the case for a national paid leave program during this urgent moment for gender and economic justice. www.abetterbalance.org/calling-for-...
Calling for National Paid Leave at the Washington Post’s Global Women’s Summit - A Better Balance
At the Washington Post's 2025 Global Women's Summit, we made the case for a national paid leave program during this urgent moment for gender and economic justice.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! This time of year always serves as a reminder of the future we're fighting for: one where care truly matters, and where everyone can be close to those they love during life's important moments. Today, we're thankful for your solidarity and support.
November 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
"Since the United States does not have a federal policy that gives workers paid time off after giving birth, having a medical procedure, or to care for a loved one, many will cram this labor into their precious holiday time." @paidleaveforall.bsky.social: www.fastcompany.com/91448214/for...
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November 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
"The need [for caregivers] crosses nearly all demographic lines: age, race, geography, politics, religion. In our fragmented society, it is as close to a universal concern as you can find." www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/o...
Opinion | America’s Caregivers Are in Crisis
Caregivers are at the brink of despair.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Last week, we spoke alongside @thelssc.bsky.social at EARNCon 2025 in New Orleans, where we discussed creative ways Southern cities and towns can pass laws protecting workers – even as more conservative state governments try to block local progress.
November 25, 2025 at 3:56 PM
"This is basically putting workers in the position of needing to choose between their safety and their paycheck."

We're holding Amazon accountable for denying its workers legally-protected accommodations:
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Amazon Faces Federal Lawsuit Over Alleged ADA Violations and Absence Policies
Amazon faces a federal class-action lawsuit over alleged ADA violations and punitive attendance policies for disabled workers.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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Abusive preemption is blocking paid sick days. Nearly 73M Americans live in places that can’t require businesses to provide paid sick days, even though they improve economic security & keep us all healthier. Learn more via @abetterbalance.org @npwf.bsky.social nationalpartnership.org/report/nearl...
November 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Care workers provide life-sustaining care that allows families and communities to thrive. Read @tcfdotorg.bsky.social and @caringacross.org’s new report to learn more: go.tcf.org/TheCareImperative
The Care Imperative: Why Investing In Care Grows America’s Economy
Executive Summary A better, more affordable country for all of us is possible, within reach, and necessary if we are to secure a brighter future for
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November 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
A new report highlights alarming violations in Hyundai-Kia’s U.S. supply chain:
⚠️ 12 worker fatalities in 10 years.
⚠️ Children as young as 13 found working at 9 suppliers.
⚠️ $158M+ in environmental penalties since 2006.
Read the full report: www.RecallInjustice.org
Recall Injustice | Learn the Dirty Secrets Behind Hyundai-Kia’s Clean Cars
The push for “clean-energy” vehicles and higher profit margins has come at the expense of workers’ rights and community well-being. Companies in Hyundai-Kia’s U.S. supply chain have been linked to…
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November 21, 2025 at 6:27 PM
"It's truly absurd that the U.S. is only one of two countries that doesn't offer paid leave," said @inimai.bsky.social at @washingtonpost.com's 2025 Global Women's Summit, noting that 82% of voters support paid leave, across red states, blue states, and purple states.
November 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
"Paid leave strikes at the heart of what families care about the most: their financial security and their health," says @inimai.bsky.social at @washingtonpost.com's Global Women's Summit.
November 20, 2025 at 5:38 PM
We're here today in D.C. for The Washington Post's Global Women's Summit – presented by A Better Balance! Follow along for an inspiring day!
November 20, 2025 at 3:21 PM
No worker should ever be punished because of their caregiving responsibilities. Today, we submitted an amicus brief defending caregivers who work for Amazon in NYC against discrimination. www.abetterbalance.org/new-amicus-b...
New Amicus Brief Defends Anti-discrimination Protections for Caregivers in NYC - A Better Balance
Employers like Amazon must support caregivers by implementing fair policies, instead of forcing them to make impossible choices between work and family responsibilities.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:38 PM
“Local authority is so crucial to LGBTQ rights, to economic and social justice, particularly at a time when the federal government is hostile to transgender rights.”

We spoke to @bloomberglaw.com about resisting state-level attempts to block local progress: news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-...
Texas ‘Death Star’ Suit Enables More Erosion of LGBTQ+ Bias Laws
A suit poised to eliminate Dallas’ LGBTQ+ anti-bias ordinances brought under a sweeping Texas preemption law threatens to accelerate a burgeoning movement across states to undercut local legal…
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November 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Native women with a professional degree stand to lose nearly $3 million to the wage gap over a 40-year career. https://action.momsrising.org/sign/NWEPD25/ #EqualPayDay #NativeWomensEqualPayDay #NWEPD
November 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The wage disparity is the result of biases and a legacy of policies designed to oppress and erase Indigenous cultures. We need #EquityForNativeWomen #NativeWomensEqualPay
November 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Today is #NativeWomensEqualPayDay. For every $1 earned by a non-Hispanic white man, Native women earn just 58¢. This devastating wage gap fuels hardship & insecurity. #IndigenousWomen deserve #EqualPay & #EconomicJustice.
November 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Today is #NativeWomensEqualPayDay. During Native American Heritage Month, we must also recognize the fight to close the wage gap for our matriarchs! Support Native Women to help strengthen Native communities! Take action and help us spread awareness: equalrights.quorum.us/campaign/147...
November 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Today on #NativeWomensEqualPayDay we spotlight the reality that Native American women working full-time year-round earn just 58 cents for every dollar earned by non-Hispanic white men. This stark pay gap is unacceptable – join us in calling for #EquityForNativeWomen.
November 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Do you need help asking your boss for pregnancy accommodations at work? Our sample letter tool can help you approach your employer about your rights under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: www.abetterbalance.org/resources/sa...
Sample Letters to Give to Your Employer About the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - A Better Balance
Ready to request a reasonable accommodation under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act? See below for a guide about how to write a letter, email, text, or other
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November 18, 2025 at 3:49 PM