NYS Women Inc Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

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7

Aug

2014

Important Elections in 2014

This November 4, 2014, we have some very important elections. We will have the opportunity to vote for all of the Congressional seats, all the New York State Assembly and New York State Senate seats, the Governor of New York, the Lt. Governor, the New York State Attorney General, and the New York State Comptroller.

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Categories: Politics

16

Jan

2015

Eight women’s equality bills pass Senate; on to the Assembly

The Women’s Equality Act, first introduced in the New York State Legislature in 2013, has several provisions, all of which are in keeping with our legislative platform and advocacy statement, in that they would redress the injustices, inequities and discrimination that women face throughout their lives.

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Categories: Politics

22

Jan

2015

2015 Opportunity Agenda

Governor Cuomo announced his “2015 Opportunity Agenda” designed to restore economic opportunity, reform the education system, and restore the public’s confidence and trust in our justice system.
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Categories: Politics

15

Mar

2015

Assembly ready to consider stand-alone WEA bills

The state Assembly is poised to take up several of the individual components of the Women’s Equality Agenda as separate bills, ending a two-year impasse caused by a controversial reproductive rights plank.

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Categories: Politics

20

Mar

2015

WEC Celebrates Assembly’s Action to Address Human Trafficking in NYS

Assembly’s anti-trafficking justice and prevention package offers real reform and victim relief

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Categories: Politics

11

Jun

2015

Erie County Legislator Recognizes NYSW President

Renee Cerullo, our President, received a honor from Erie County Legislator Ted Morton for her work in the community and becoming President of NYS Women Inc.
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Categories: General, Politics

1

Jul

2015

Women’s Equality Coalition Welcomes 2015 Legislative Progress

The Women's Equality Coalition (WEC), a statewide coalition of over 850 women's groups, businesses, religious organizations, medical groups, and advocacy organizations, united behind the mission of securing stronger laws for the women and families of New York State, commends the New York State Legislature for advancing a number of crucial measures during the 2015 legislative session to improve the lives of New York women.

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Categories: Politics

15

Sep

2015

Raising the Minimum Wage

Raising the minimum wage is an issue of vital importance to women. Women make up a large percentage of those who earn the minimum wage.

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Categories: General, Politics

8

Nov

2015

Workplace Advancement Act vs Paycheck Fairness Act

As early as next week, your Senators will get a chance to vote on the so-called "Workplace Advancement Act." Conservatives are claiming it's an equal pay bill — but in reality, it would do more harm than good for women.

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Categories: General, Politics

1

Apr

2016

New Family-Leave Policy for NYS

We should be proud to live in a state where our elected officials fight for the rights of working people, such as earning a living wage, and having paid family leave. Because women make up a majority of those earning minimum wage, and are often the care takers of children and other family members, this new budget will benefit the women of this state!

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Categories: Politics

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