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Planned Parenthood Empire State Acts @ppesacts.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
In New York, Latinas must work until age 88 to catch up to earnings a white, non-Hispanic man would make by age 60. We must take action to close the gender and racial wage gap! #EqualPayNY #LatinaEqualPay @powherny.bsky.social
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PowHer New York @powherny.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Today is hashtag#LatinaEqualPay Day, the day into the next year when the average Latina must work to earn what white, non-Hispanic men earn in one. We must call for change. Join us today at 2PM ET using hashtag#EqualPayNY and hashtag#LatinaEqualPay! Toolkit: bit.ly/LEPD2025
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Women Employed @womenemployed.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
#EqualPay 🟰 #EqualDignity. But right now, civil rights enforcement is under attack. EEOC leadership has openly refused to protect trans workers. We need action. We need accountability. Congress must restore and fund the agencies that protect us all. #LGBTQIAEqualPay #ProtectOurAgencies
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MomsRising @momsrising.org · 17/06/2025
Supporting trans and non-binary workers as they balance their health and caregiving needs keeps them attached to their jobs and lays the foundation for pay equity throughout their careers. #LGBTQIAequalpay www.abetterbalance.org/resources/gu…
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Know Your Rights Guides for Transgender and Non-Binary Workers (A Better Balance x Transgender Law Center) - A Better Balance
These guides, created in collaboration with Transgender Law Center, are designed to support transgender and non-binary workers in knowing and exercising your
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MomsRising @momsrising.org · 17/06/2025
🗣️ Our fight for equal pay is inclusive. We recognize that transgender, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+ BIPOC individuals, women, and immigrants often face even wider wage gaps. #PaidLeave is just one part of the comprehensive solutions we're advocating for. #PrideInYourPay #LGBTQIAEqualPay 🌈💼
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 17/06/2025
The PWFA's protections are gender neutral, and the law provides vital rights for ALL pregnant and postpartum workers in need of accommodations at work–including queer and trans parents–and can help advance #LGBTQIAequalpay. Learn more: www.abetterbalance.org/resources/pr...
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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA): Frequently Asked Questions - A Better Balance
1. What is the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act?
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PowHer New York @powherny.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
📣 Today is LGBTQIA+ Equal Pay Day! Info + sample posts/graphics in toolkit: bit.ly/LGBTEqualPay Join us online to call for full transparency in job postings so LGBTQ+ applicants and current employees can advocate for fair pay. #EqualPayNY #LGBTQIAEqualPay
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PowHer New York @powherny.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
NYS Assemblymember @alexbores.nyc explains why we need to pass NYS A5906/S5990 to expand transparency in NY job postings. 💸 It's time to take the next step for #PayEquity in New York! Learn more at powherny.org.
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PowHer New York @powherny.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
It's time to take the next steps for #EqualPay with NYS A5906/S5990 to strengthen and expand NY's groundbreaking salary range law! Bill sponsor @nysenatorramos.bsky.social dives deeper into how her bill would help advance #PayEquity in NY. 💸
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PowHer New York @powherny.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
For decades, New Yorkers who need to take time off for their own health needs have been expected to survive on a paltry $170/week, without job-protection or the ability to take leave intermittently. Join us in telling the NY Assembly: Pass A84! takeaction.io/abb/tell-you... @abetterbalance.org
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 29/05/2025
Time is running out for NY leadership to pass real paid medical leave. We can't let them leave New Yorkers managing cancer, chronic illness, and complicated pregnancies behind for yet another year. Pass A84 NOW! ‪@governor.ny.gov‬ @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social‬ takeaction.io/abb/tell-you...
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PowHer New York @powherny.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
It's time to take the next steps for pay equity! 💸 In a special briefing this week, the PowHer®NY Equal Pay Campaign took a deep dive into new NY #PayEquity bills with bill sponsors and issue experts. Watch the full video here! youtube.com/live/mEgf89-...
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Taking the Next Steps for Pay Equity: Policy Briefing
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PowHer New York @powherny.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
TODAY at 3PM 💸 Join PowHerNY, legislators, and pay equity experts for a special event to learn about how we're fighting for #EqualPay for New Yorkers. LAST CHANCE - Register now: bit.ly/PAYEQUITY 📅 Tuesday, May 27th ⏰ 3pm 📍 Zoom
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Initiative for Gender Equity in the Public Sector @initiativeforgeps.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
It’s time to level the playing field. Take action for #PayEquity and help close the #PayGap! Join @powherny.bsky.social and an all-star lineup of leaders, changemakers, and pay equity experts for an urgent and inspiring policy briefing on groundbreaking pay transparency legislation... (1/3)
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Taking the Next Steps for Pay Equity
A virtual policy briefing on new pay equity bills in New York, featuring bill sponsors and pay equity experts
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Sen. Jessica Ramos @nysenatorramos.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
May 27, 3PM EST: Join @powherny.bsky.social (and me!) for a virtual policy briefing on NY’s new pay transparency bills. Hear from bill sponsors, pay equity experts & advocates! Learn how to take action to close the pay gap! RSVP here: bit.ly/PAYEQUITY
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Taking the Next Steps for Pay Equity
A virtual policy briefing on new pay equity bills in New York, featuring bill sponsors and pay equity experts
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PowHer New York @powherny.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
TUESDAY 💸 Join PowHer for a policy briefing on new pay transparency legislation! Featuring @jessicaramosqns.bsky.social @alexbores.nyc @powers4queens.bsky.social @tiffanycaban.bsky.social and #PayEquity experts @legalmomentum.bsky.social, CWA Local 1180 and @nelany.bsky.social RSVP: bit.ly/PAYEQUITY
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PowHer New York @powherny.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Let's talk about MONEY💸 Join PowHerNY, legislators, and pay equity experts for a special event to learn how we're fighting for #EqualPay for New Yorkers. Register now: bit.ly/PAYEQUITY 📅 Tuesday, May 27th ⏰ 3pm 📍 Zoom
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PowHer New York @powherny.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
NEXT TUESDAY, May 27th at 3PM! Join PowHerNY for a special VIRTUAL policy briefing on new NY pay transparency legislation. Featuring bill sponsors @alexbores.nyc @jessicaramosqns.bsky.social @powers4queens.bsky.social and #PayEquity experts. RSVP here: bit.ly/PAYEQUITY
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PowHer New York @powherny.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
MAY 27TH, 3PM EST | Learn how you can TAKE ACTION to close the pay gap and protect NY workers! Join PowHerNY for a special VIRTUAL policy briefing on new NY legislation for pay transparency. Featuring bill sponsors and pay equity experts. RSVP here: bit.ly/PAYEQUITY
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Planned Parenthood Empire State Acts @ppesacts.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
BIG wins in the NYS Budget for reproductive and sexual health care! Thanks to the leadership of @governor.ny.gov, @leaderasc.bsky.social, @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social the budget includes investments and protections that will make a real difference for patients and providers across New York. 👏
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19thnews @19thnews.org · 08/05/2025
Women and people of color are among those most affected by cuts to certain agencies, according to a new analysis from the National Women’s Law Center.
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How women have been impacted by Musk-led federal layoffs
The nation’s largest employer has many built-in protections and benefits that women can't always find in the private sector.
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 12/05/2025
Paid safe leave isn't just a benefit, it's a necessity for the safety of Indigenous women facing disproportionate violence. @familyvaluesatwork.bsky.social: familyvaluesatwork.org/mmiwr-crisis...
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Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives Crisis and Paid Safe Leave
Learn how paid safe leave supports Native communities and how these policies address historical injustices and ongoing violence.
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Empire State Campaign for Child Care @empirestateccc.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
The NY state budget is complete. New funding for child care assistance will help to avert a severe child care assistance shortfall, but the Budget continues to bypass workforce investment needs. Read our statement here: empirestatechildcare.org/wp-content/u...
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PowHer New York @powherny.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Thank you @nailahamaru.bsky.social for exemplifying Advocacy in Action for the LEAP cohort!
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PowHer New York @powherny.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
The wage gap is especially harmful for Gen-Z moms, who disproportionately work in part-time, seasonal, and temporary positions with no access to #PaidLeave. We can't leave a generation of moms behind – we need paid leave for all. #MomsEqualPayDay share.equalrights.org/s/PxJ8QbA8
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 06/05/2025
The wage gap is especially harmful for Gen-Z moms, who disproportionately work in part-time, seasonal, and temporary positions with no access to #PaidLeave. We can't leave a generation of moms behind – we need paid leave for all. #MomsEqualPayDay www.abetterbalance.org/resources/fa...
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PowHer New York @powherny.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
"If New York is serious about closing the gender pay gap, ending the motherhood penalty, and building an equitable future, the time to invest is now." - Amplify Her Foundation #MomsEqualPayDay #EqualPayNY
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PowHer New York @powherny.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
"It’s time to end the sub-minimum wage for tipped restaurant workers—many of whom are single mothers—by demanding One Fair Wage with ‘tips on top’ in NYS. No mom should have to rely on unpredictable tips to feed her children." Jon Wegienek, Westchester Women's Agenda #EqualPayNY #MomsEqualPayDay
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PowHer New York @powherny.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
NY’s Temporary Disability Insurance Program is crucial for working mothers, especially when they need pregnancy-related health leave. Representatives: improve TDI with progressive wage replacement, job protections, & removing the $170 cap! #PaidLeave #MomsEqualPayDay #EqualPayNY
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PowHer New York @powherny.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
"As an expecting mother myself, I worry the cost of child care will drive my family out of New York.... Child care shouldn't be a luxury reserved for the rich. It should be every mother's right." Rebecca Bailin, @ny4childcare.bsky.social #MomsEqualPayDay #EqualPayNY
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PowHer New York @powherny.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
EEOC, OFCCP, Women's Bureau, and NLRB are facing devastating cuts that leave workplace protections unenforceable. Without these agencies, who will protect moms' rights at work? Take action now for #MomsEqualPayDay + #EqualPayNY! equalrights.quorum.us/campaign/121...
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PowHer New York @powherny.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
"When mothers receive fair pay, families stay secure and communities thrive. The future success of the State of New York depends on equal pay for all moms.” @nysenatorramos.bsky.social #EqualPayNY #MomsEqualPayDay
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PowHer New York @powherny.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
There is no #EqualPayNY without #MomsEqualPay. We need stronger laws and substantial investment in: ✅ Expanding Pay Transparency Laws ✅ Making child care accessible to all ✅ Fair Pay for Care workers ✅ Expanding Paid leave Learn more: www.powherny.org/2025/04/25/m...
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Council Member Crystal Hudson @cmcrystalhudson.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
There is no #EqualPayNY without #MomsEqualPay. We need stronger laws and substantial investment in: ✅ Expanding Pay Transparency Laws ✅ Making child care accessible to all ✅ Fair Pay for Care workers ✅ Expanding Paid leave @powherny.bsky.social
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PowHer New York @powherny.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
“I introduced Intro 808 to expand and strengthen New York City’s salary transparency law—so that working mothers and all New Yorkers have the tools they need to fight wage discrimination and advocate for fair pay." @powers4queens.bsky.social #MomsEqualPayDay #EqualPayNY
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PowHer New York @powherny.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
This #MomsEqualPayDay, speak up for stronger worker protections! Help NYS & NYC strengthen our salary range disclosure laws with NYC Int. 808A and NYS A5906/S5990, and advance gender pay gap reporting with Int 982 & 984. #EqualPayNY www.powherny.org/2025/03/19/e...
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PowHer New York @powherny.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
The #MotherhoodPenalty does not affect all mothers equally. Black, Latina & Indigenous mothers earn as little as 48¢, 38¢, and 32¢ respectively for every $1 white, non-Hispanic fathers earn, when including full-time and part-time workers. #EqualPayNY #MomsEqualPayDay
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PowHer New York @powherny.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
In New York, full-time working mothers earn 79¢ to every $1 fathers earn. Including full & part-time workers, NY moms earn only 65¢ to every $1 a dad earns. We need to end the unfair #MotherhoodPenalty that takes a toll on women’s earnings & careers. #EqualPayNY #MomsEqualPayDay
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PowHer New York @powherny.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
STARTING NOW 📣 Join the #MomsEqualPayDay social media storm to spread awareness of the persisting wage gap for moms in New York and across the country! Use #EqualPayNY and #MomsEqualPayDay. See the New York toolkit for graphics and sample posts! bit.ly/MomsEPD25
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Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright @seawrightforny.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
In NY, full-time working moms earn 79¢ to every $1 working dads make. Let's end this unfair disparity that takes a toll on women's earnings and careers. I'm fighting to invest in moms and ensure equal pay for equal work. #EqualPayNY #MomsEqualPayDay @powherny.bsky.social
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PowHer New York @powherny.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
📣 TODAY AT 2PM: Join PowHer for #MomsEqualPayDay to call attention to the persisting pay gap and #MotherhoodPenalty NY moms still face. Spread the word with #EqualPayNY and #MomsEqualPayDay during the social media hour at 2pm! See the toolkit here: bit.ly/MomsEPD25
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PowHer New York @powherny.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Tomorrow is #MomsEqualPayDay! NY moms still earn only 79 cents for every dollar dads earn. For Black, Latina, and Native moms, the gap is even worse. Speak out online for #EqualPayNY during the national social media hour at 2PM ET. See the NY Toolkit here: bit.ly/MomsEPD25
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Empire State Campaign for Child Care @empirestateccc.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
Our campaign manager Shoshana recently joined the @momsrising.org podcast to talk about the state of child care in New York and at the federal level! Check it out! www.momsrising.org/bt21APR25/?s...
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PowHer New York @powherny.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Today is #DenimDay to support sexual assault survivors. On this day, PowHer is calling attention to how workplace sexual harassment can take a toll on women’s health and careers, contributing to the persisting #GenderPayGap. NY must continue to unequivocally condemn sexual assault + harassment.
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PowHer New York @powherny.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
CALLING ALL NY MOMS! For #MomsEqualPayDay, send us a short quote or video calling on our state and local elected leaders to prioritize policies that support New York mothers and families. Help us send a message to our leaders about what moms REALLY want ahead of #MothersDay! bit.ly/NYMOMS
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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 24/04/2025
✊ Across the country, we are moving together for schools, wages, healthcare and dignity. This is May Day. Join us: 📅 Thursday, May 1st ⏰ 5pm 📍 Foley Square
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Empire State Campaign for Child Care @empirestateccc.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
We continue to advocate for at least $500M in additional funding in this year's budget for the Child Care Assistance Program that thousands of NY families across the state rely on. cbs6albany.com/news/crisis-...
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Parents, officials push for more child care assistance funding
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Advocates and lawmakers are raising alarms over a looming crisis in New York's child care system, as funds for the state's Child Care Assi
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 17/04/2025
"The cost of inaction is far greater than the price of providing workers with the dignity they deserve," writes @inimai.bsky.social. It's past time to update NY's TDI program to finally make real paid medical leave a right for New Yorkers. www.crainsnewyork.com/op-ed/op-ed-...
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Op-ed: Improving paid medical leave for New Yorkers is long overdue
Better benefits under New York’s temporary disability insurance law will help small businesses and nonprofits better attract and retain workers.
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PowHer New York @powherny.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
The Dept of Labor Women's Bureau is under threat! The Bureau helps women access skilled trades careers, building pathways to the middle class for thousands of families. Cutting these programs hurts women & weakens our economy. #ProtectWomensBureau #HandsOffDOL #NeedWANTO #TWTF
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Save the Dept. of Labor Women’s Bureau
Email Congress opposing cuts to this vital agency
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PowHer New York @powherny.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
NY implemented statewide Medicaid reimbursement for doula services in 2024. Federal Medicaid cuts will threaten our important progress towards reducing Black maternal mortality rates. We must protect Medicaid this #BMHW25! powherny.org/2025/04/17/b...
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