IWPR Celebrates Finalization of Protections for Pregnant Workers - Read our full press release below! ⬇️

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'As we think about the solutions when it comes to addressing the Black maternal health crisis, we have to deal with systemic racism in this country, both in the context of the healthcare system as well as in broader society,” says Dr. Jamila Taylor, President and CEO of IWPR. #BMHW24

'As we think about the solutions when it comes to addressing the Black maternal health crisis, we have to deal with systemic racism in this country, both in the context of the healthcare system as well as in broader society,” says Dr. Jamila Taylor, President and CEO of IWPR. #BMHW24

NEW BLOG from IWPR: Congress Has a Responsibility to End the Black Maternal Health Crisis. Read more ⬇️

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#BlackMaternalHealthWeek

📢 Excited to announce the first blog post on the #CareConference 2024 is live! Big thanks to AU PGAE undergrad Mia Bergin for the insightful write-up. Check it out here IWPR: iwpr.org/care-conferenc… More blogs coming soon, stay tuned! #CareWork #ConferenceBlog

NEW: I'm in Fast Company today with Nina Besser Doorley (she/her), arguing that Mayor Bowser's proposed cuts to D.C. child care funding are not only foolhardy, they show the need to leverage policy mechanisms that make such public funding permanent and protected.

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Despite nationwide struggles in the child care sector, D.C. has stood out, investing millions to build a functional system. Yet, Mayor Muriel Bowser's proposed cuts threaten this vital infrastructure.

Read more from Nina Besser Doorley (she/her) & Elliot Haspel: fastcompany.com/91090340/washi…

Black maternal health is in a state of emergency in the US, and Black women are around 3x more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than White women.

Read IWPR's federal & state policy solutions to address this crisis: iwpr.org/the-black-mate…

#BlackMaternalHealthWeek

This data underscores how just important care issues are to folks across the country, and some of the reasons why. Couldn’t be more excited to share this new research on the heels of commitments from the The White House to invest in #TheCareEconomy . #CareCantWait

Importantly, IWPR found that there is bipartisan support for economic policies that would support caregivers. #PaidLeave
#SSCaregiverCreditAct
#BabyBonds
#GuaranteedIncome

Starting off #blackmaternalhealthweek with a video from the brilliant Dr. Jamila Taylor bringing attention to the Black maternal health crisis in the U.S.

New IWPR data shows more than 85% of adults want Congress to ensure paid time off for all Americans and want increased federal investments to make child care, elder care, and care for people with disabilities more affordable.

Time for action, Congress! #CareCantWait

Care is the cornerstone of economic activity, yet it remains undervalued and underfunded in the American economy, adversely impacting caregivers and those in need.

Click to read IWPR's recent poll of caregivers and women in the workforce: iwpr.org/iwpr-releases-…

Today, President Biden announced his Administration’s new plans to cancel student debt for millions of Americans.

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Was much fun talking about how to grow the 🥧 so we can fund care infrastructure and other critical investments in people. Thanks for having me, IWPR
#CareConference

What an incredible closing plenary!!!
As we are about to wrap up the #CareConference IWPR
'When workers organize, workers have power....Black women know they are going to have benefits when they have power', says Charity Wilson

What a way to end a great #CareConference !

Thank you for joining us for this crucial event on caregiving's vital role in our economy and workforce.

Missed out? Don't worry, you can catch the highlights soon! Care.iwpr.org

“We don’t need taxes to pay for things, we need taxes to rein in plutocracy.” Darrick Hamilton IWPR #CareConference

In the last few decades, 'we hear rhetoric about neoliberal economics promoting a free market for everyone, except for the poor', says Darrick Hamilton #CareConference IWPR