Recent Press Releases

Employers Not Filling Gap in Need for Paid Parental Leave in U.S.

May 09, 2013

Parental leave can be especially beneficial to children and parents, particularly mothers.

Job Growth Improves for Women in April 2013

May 03, 2013

Men Gained Fewer Jobs

Earned Health Care Time in Vermont Would Reduce Employee Turnover and Employers’ Costs

Apr 19, 2013

ccording to an analysis by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR), providing earned health care time to workers in Vermont is expected to save the state’s employers nearly $4 million annually.

Wage Gap Persists in Most Occupations, Sales Jobs Worst Paying for Women

Apr 09, 2013

According to new analysis by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR), women earn less than men in nearly all of the 114 most common occupations. Women’s wages are lower than men’s even in occupations dominated by men and women have the worst earnings compared to men in sales occupations, such as insurance and retail sales.

Job Growth Slows for Both Women and Men

Apr 08, 2013

According to analysis by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) women gained 25,000 (28 percent) of the new jobs added in March, while men gained 63,000 (72 percent). According to the April employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job growth overall improved at a slower pace in March compared to the previous month, with 88,000 jobs added to nonfarm payrolls.

Wage Gap Will Take 45 Years to Close, No Progress Since Last Year

Apr 05, 2013

New research from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) finds that, at the current pace of progress, the wage gap between working men and women will not close until the year 2057. This updates previous research from IWPR showing that the wage gap would close in 2056 because slow progress in recent years moves the goal for equality one year further away.

Women in West Virginia Face Large Wage Gap, Disproportionate Poverty

Apr 05, 2013

A recently released report, The Status of Women and Girls in West Virginia, shows women in the state have made gains in education and entrepreneurship, but still face disproportionate levels of poverty and a gaping gender wage gap. This report was written by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) in collaboration with the West Virginia Women’s Commission (WVWC).

Growing Green Economy Lacks Women, Despite Higher Earnings and Lower Wage Gap

Apr 02, 2013

New research by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) provides the first ever state-by-state estimates of women’s share of green jobs in the United States, and finds a smaller wage gap in the green economy overall.

Women and Girls Still Missing from Career and Technical Education in High Paying Fields, Some States Showing Progress

Mar 20, 2013

Research released today shows that women and girls are still sorely underrepresented in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs that prepare students for careers in high-paying occupations in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), the skilled trades, and other occupations traditionally done by men.

Report Shows Progress in Education and Employment for Women in North Carolina, But Increasing Poverty

Mar 11, 2013

The Status of Women in North Carolina, prepared by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR), shows gaps in supports for women and families, alongside progress in many areas.

In February, Job Growth Improves for Women and Men

Mar 08, 2013

According to an analysis by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) March employment report, one-third (80,000) of the new jobs added in February went to women while men gained 156,000.

Earned Sick Days in Portland Would Improve Public Health, Reduce Costs

Mar 07, 2013

Providing earned sick days is expected to save Portland employers more than $13 million per year, according to a new analysis by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR).

Wage Gap Widens for Women

Mar 07, 2013

Job growth for women in lower-paying industries leading to lower overall earnings.

Paid Sick Days in Philadelphia Would Save More Than $10 Million in Health Care Costs

Feb 27, 2013

According to a new analysis by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR), if workers in Philadelphia without paid sick days were to gain access, health care costs would decline by $10.3 million annually.

Earned Sick Days in Maryland Would Benefit Economy, Reduce Health Care Costs

Feb 22, 2013

Forty percent of Maryland workers get no sick time, with food workers least likely to be covered.

Moderate Job Growth Continues for Women and Men

Feb 12, 2013

Revised Numbers Provide Brighter Picture of Recovery for Women

Report: Immigrant Home Care Workers Help Solve Labor Shortage, But Face Few Paths to Citizenship

Feb 11, 2013

As Congress digs into creating an improved immigration system, a report released today by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR), in cooperation with Caring Across Generations, identifies solutions for increasing access to visas for immigrant in-home care workers.

Paid Sick Days in Philadelphia Would Benefit Business, Reduce Health Care Costs

Feb 01, 2013

Providing paid sick days is expected to save Philadelphia employers more than half a million per year, according to a new analysis by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR). The city’s proposed paid sick days legislation under Chapter 9-3300, would not only reduce costs to employers in Philadelphia, but would also reduce the spread of contagious diseases yielding further public health costs savings.

Women Have Regained Greater Share of Jobs Lost in Recession Than Men

Dec 07, 2012

Women Gain Six Out of Ten Jobs Added in November

Job Growth Improves in October for Both Women and Men

Nov 02, 2012

Women Gain 53 Percent of Jobs Added, Women Now Have Net Job Growth Since February 2009

Gov. Perdue Announces Findings From ‘2012 Status of Women in North Carolina’ Study by the Institute for Women's Policy Research

Oct 11, 2012

 

Women Gained Half of New Jobs Added in September

Oct 05, 2012

Men now have a higher number of jobs than they did in February 2009; women’s job growth accelerated in past year.

A Decade of Stagnation: Gender Wage Gap 2011 unchanged at 23 percent

Sep 14, 2012

A fact sheet released today by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau, shows that the gender wage gap has not narrowed during the last decade.

Women’s Job Gains Continue to Catch Up to Men’s

Sep 07, 2012

In August, women gained 43,000 jobs and men 53,000, but job losses in the public sector continue to affect growth for women.

DC’s Paid Sick Leave Law: IWPR Recommends Thorough Assessment of Impact on Businesses and Workers

Sep 04, 2012

In a new briefing paper, the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) recommends that the District of Columbia undertake a comprehensive study of the effects of the city’s paid sick leave law.

IWPR Announces Elections and New Members of its Board of Directors

Aug 14, 2012

The Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) is pleased to announce that three members of the Board of Directors have been elected to new positions.

Job Growth Gaining Momentum for Women in Year Three of Recovery

Aug 13, 2012

Both women and men gained more than 500,000 jobs in several industries across the recovery; men have advantage in every industry

163,000 New Jobs in July: Over Half Go to Women

Aug 03, 2012

According to Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) analysis of the August unemployment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job growth continued in July with 163,000 jobs added to nonfarm payrolls.

Job Growth Continues in June: Private Sector Growing Faster than Public Sector in the Recovery

Jul 12, 2012

BLS issues corrected job numbers for women in some retail industries

IWPR President and Founder, Dr. Heidi Hartmann, Honored with NOW Woman of Vision Award

Jun 29, 2012

On Saturday, June 30, the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) President and Founder Dr. Heidi Hartmann will be honored with the Woman of Vision Award at the National Organization for Women (NOW) national conference, the country’s largest annual gathering of grassroots women’s right activists and allies.

Gender Segregation in Community College Degrees 40 Years After Passage of Title IX

Jun 27, 2012

Women with associates' degrees earn only 75 percent of what men with associates' degrees earn.

Single Student Parents Have Higher Student Debt Burden, Especially at For-Profit Colleges

May 30, 2012

Student parents at for-profit colleges are taking on 10 times the annual loans of student parents attending community colleges.

New Study: Men Earn More Than Women Within Nearly All the Most Common Occupations

Apr 17, 2012

Equal pay for an equal day’s work remains elusive.

Job Growth Slows for Women and Men in March

Apr 06, 2012

IWPR releases a new analysis of this month’s job numbers.

STEM: A Fast Growing and Vital Field with a Declining Share of Women, According to a New Report

Mar 15, 2012

Study provides first-ever focus on community college STEM programs that seek to recruit women.

Continued Job Growth for Women and Men in February

Mar 09, 2012

 

On International Women’s Day, Close in Gender Wage Gap Does Not Mean Progress

Mar 08, 2012

Gender wage gap falls due to larger real earnings losses for men than for women.

EARNED SICK DAYS IN MARYLAND WOULD BENEFIT ECONOMY, REDUCE HEALTH CARE COSTS

Feb 22, 2012

Forty percent of Maryland workers get no sick time, with food workers least likely to be covered.

Access to Paid Sick Leave Would Save New Yorkers Nearly $30 Million in Public Health Costs

Feb 16, 2012

The Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) has released a new fact sheet showing that universal access to paid sick days in New York City would reduce health care costs by $39.5 million annually, including $28.4 million in public health care dollars.

Low Literacy Hurts Women’s Wages More Than Men’s

Feb 08, 2012

Analysis of National Assessment of Adult Literacy (NAAL) data by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) reveals that men with low literacy levels earn more than women with low literacy levels.

Improved Job Growth in January for Both Women and Men

Feb 03, 2012

Women Re-Entering the Labor Force, But Men Leaving

More Than 300,000 Women Drop Out of Labor Force as Sluggish Growth Continues

Dec 06, 2011

Long average length of unemployment indicates unemployment insurance extension is critical.

Paid Sick Days Would Save $1 Billion in Health Costs

Nov 14, 2011

New study finds that paid sick days would decrease unnecessary emergency department use.

At long last, women gain some jobs in the recovery---federal jobs programs could help accelerate job growth for women

Nov 05, 2011

 

Denver Paid Sick Days Would Improve School Success

Oct 26, 2011

Expanded sick leave would improve child and teacher health, decrease the spread of contagious illness, reduce absences, and boost student achievement.

Denver Paid Sick Days Law Would Benefit Employers, Employees, and Community

Oct 11, 2011

Expanded sick leave estimated to save Denver businesses $1.4 million, and reduce the use of hospital emergency departments saving $2.6 million.

Survey: Post-Recession, Americans’ Support for Social Security Continues Across Party Lines

Oct 03, 2011

The Great Recession of 2007–2009 has greatly affected Americans’ economic wellbeing and confidence in securing a good retirement. In this time of economic uncertainty, support for the Social Security system remains strong across lines of gender, age, race/ethnicity, and political affiliation, according to a survey from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) funded by the Rockefeller Foundation.

Survey: Women Faring Poorly in Recovery

Oct 03, 2011

Women facing more unemployment and financial hardship since the recession ended; mothers reporting difficulty covering the costs of the needs of their families.

IWPR to Release Report Series on Impact of Recession on Americans’ Economic Security, Retirement Prospects, and Attitudes on Social Security & Medicare

Sep 28, 2011

The Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) will release two timely and critical reports with data from the IWPR/Rockefeller Foundation Survey of Economic Security showing that the impacts of the recession have been both broad and deep.

Gender Wage Gap Remains Unchanged

Sep 16, 2011

Men continue to outpace women in earnings as progress on wage gap slows.

Women Continue to Lose Jobs in the Public Sector

Sep 09, 2011

In the current economic recovery, a job gap exists between women and men.

On Labor Day, the Recovery Job Gap between Women and Men Remains Large

Sep 02, 2011

This year’s Labor Day will mark the 23rd consecutive month that women’s employment has remained virtually stagnant, according to an updated fact sheet from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR).

IWPR Research Finds Job Growth in San Francisco After Paid Sick Days Law Enacted

Aug 31, 2011

After the introduction of mandatory paid sick days for employees in San Francisco in February 2007, percentage growth in civilian employment exceeded the average growth of surrounding counties (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Mateo, and Santa Clara).

ACCESS TO PAID SICK DAYS WOULD REDUCE HEALTH COSTS

Jul 11, 2011

New study from the Institute for Women's Policy Research finds that paid sick days would decrease unnecessary emergency department use, saving $1 billion per year.

Experts Available to Comment on Walmart v. Dukes Decision

Jun 23, 2011

Experts from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) and The George Washington University are available to comment on the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision on Walmart v. Dukes.

New Research: Social Security Helps Older Women, especially Black Women and Latinas, Stay Out of Poverty

May 23, 2011

Older women's poverty would double without Social Security.

Greater Access to Paid Sick Days Would Improve Health and Reduce Costs for State of Connecticut

May 15, 2011

More than one-third of workers in Connecticut lack access.

Moms (and Dads) in the United States Still Lack Access to Paid Family Leave

May 05, 2011

New fact sheet from IWPR finds that access to leave for parents has improved but lags far behind other countries

Women Earn Lower Pay Than Men in 107 Out of 110 Occupations

Apr 11, 2011

The Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) released today a new fact sheet on the occupational gender wage gap that shows women have lower median earnings than men in 107 out of 111 occupations, regardless of levels of education.

Community Organizations Take Lead in Assisting Latina Immigrants Who Lack Access to Support Services

Mar 25, 2011

A new report released today by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) finds that nonprofit community and religious organizations have stepped in to assist Latina immigrants who face challenges such as lack of health care and violence at home or in the workplace.

Colleges Need More Child Care to Help Student Parents Graduate

Mar 22, 2011

A new report from the Institute of Women’s Policy Research finds that the availability of campus child care services for students with dependent children has declined in recent years and that demand for child care far outpaces available resources.

IWPR Finds Class Action Lawsuits Reduce Employment Discrimination

Mar 22, 2011

Researchers available to comment on findings that class action settlements are more likely than other employment litigation to lead to effective organizational remedies against discrimination

Paid Sick Day Access Rates by Gender and Race/Ethnicity, 2010

Mar 15, 2011

 

Access to Paid Sick Days Less Common Among Workers of Color

Mar 15, 2011

New research from IWPR shows disparities among lines of race/ethnicity.

On 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day, 45 More Years Needed to Close Gender Wage Gap in the U.S.

Mar 08, 2011

New research from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) shows that it will take until 2056 for women and men’s earnings to reach pay parity—if the wage gap continues to close at the same pace it has for the last fifty years.

President Obama's New Budget Proposal Could Assist Increasing Numbers of Americans Relying on Social Security

Feb 16, 2011

Research from IWPR finds a growing number of older Americans relying on Social Security.

New Report: San Francisco Paid Sick Days Legislation Benefits Employers and Employees

Feb 10, 2011

Recent surveys conducted for the Institute for Women‟s Policy Research (IWPR) find that both businesses and employees in San Francisco were generally in support of the nation's first paid sick days legislation.

San Francisco Paid Sick Days Legislation Benefits Employers and Employees

Feb 10, 2011

As the Connecticut General Assembly considers paid sick days legislation, a new study from San Francisco sheds light on how businesses and employees view the nation's first paid sick days ordinance, four years since its implementation.

New Report Shows Dramatic Increase in Reliance on Social Security among Seniors

Jan 26, 2011

New research from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) finds that reliance on Social Security for retirement income has increased dramatically since 1999—particularly among men.

44 Million U.S. Workers Lacked Paid Sick Days in 2010

Jan 03, 2011

New research from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) finds that, after correcting for job tenure requirements imposed by employers, only 58 percent of private sector employees in the U.S. had access to paid sick days in 2010.

Experts Available For Comment on Social and Economic Inequalities in the Country

Jan 01, 2011

 

Health Care Act to Boost Rates of Breastfeeding Among Women

Dec 20, 2010

New provisions for expressing breast milk at work will largely impact hourly employees

Health Care to Boost Rates of Breastfeeding Among Working Women

Dec 20, 2010

New provisions for expressing breast milk at work will largely impact hourly employees

Young and Unmarried Yemeni Women More Likely To Pursue Career And Financial Independence

Dec 01, 2010

While few women in Yemen participate in the labor force, more are interested in pursuing a career—and this is particularly true among younger women.

Pay Secrecy and Paycheck Fairness: New Data Shows Pay Transparency Needed

Nov 15, 2010

New survey data from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) shows, for the first time, the extent of pay secrecy at workplaces on a national level.

Majority of Workers Support Workplace Flexibility, Job Quality, and Family Support Policies

Oct 29, 2010

 

Business-commissioned Study Inflates Cost of NYC Paid Sick Leave, Say Researchers

Oct 27, 2010

 

Voters Favor Candidates Who Support Preserving Social Security Benefits

Oct 27, 2010

New data collected for the Institute for Women’s Policy Research by Precision Opinion finds widespread support for maintaining Social Security programs, especially among women and younger voters.

Report Finds Higher Women's Poverty Rates, Stubborn Gender Wage Gap in the Washington Region

Oct 13, 2010

 

Business-commissioned Study Inflates Cost of NYC Paid Sick Leave, Say Researchers

Oct 03, 2010

 

Public Assistance Not Reaching Poor Women During Recession; Tremendous Variation across the States

Sep 01, 2010

 

Gender Wage Gap Stagnant Overall, Women Not Doing Better

Sep 01, 2010

 

Young Women Now Less Likely to Work in Same Jobs as Men; Wage Gap Continues Due to Occupational Segregation

Aug 31, 2010

 

New IWPR/IFES Survey Reports on Women’s Political, Economic, and Social Status in Morocco

Jun 22, 2010

 

This Father's Day, Dads Need Health Insurance; Most Uninsured Are Men

Jun 17, 2010

 

For many, 2010 is not off to a great start

Jan 08, 2010

Unemployment among women who maintain families without the support of a spouse is at 13 percent as of December 2009, the highest rate in more than 25 years, according to today’s figures released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.