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Secretary Hilda Solis Keynotes Working Families Policy Summit
Click here for policy papers released at the Summit.
Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis was greeted at the California Working Families Policy Summit Luncheon with a standing ovation. At the conclusion of her speech, which addressed jobs development and family-friendly work practices, the crowd of over 400 California leaders once again rose to their feet in appreciation for her vision and commitment.
A copy of the Secretary’s speech and additional photos from her visit are available…
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THE CALIFORNIA WORKING FAMILIES
POLICY SUMMIT 2010
featuring Keynote Speaker
Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis
and
a taped message from
First Lady Michelle Obama!
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Sacramento Convention Center
Hosted by:
California Center for Research on Women and Families
Co-Sponsors:
California Legislative Women’s Caucus
California Commission on the Status of Women
You can register for the Full Summit, the Luncheon Only, or Workshops Only.
Through Friday, February 19, the charge to attend the Full Summit or Luncheon Only is $39.
There is no…
Read more... Hearing of the Workforce Protection Subcommittee, Committee on Education and LaborAttend Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey’s Congressional hearing on working families:
Friday, November 13th, at 10:30 am
Marin County Civic Center
Board of Supervisors Chambers
3501 Civic Center Drive
San Rafael, California 94903
Testimony will be heard from:
Ann O’Leary
Executive Director, Berkeley Center on Health, Economic & Family Security
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Joan Williams
Director, Center for WorkLife Law
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
Joan Blades
Co-founder, Moveon.org and Momsrising.org
For more information, contact Congesswoman Woolsey’s District Office at
415-507-9554.
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Read more... Will the Governor Support or Oppose Gender Discrimination in Health Insurance?Two bills that address gender discrimination in health coverage - AB 119 (Jones) and AB 98 (De La Torre) - are on their way to the Governor’s desk. You can view the Senate Rules floor analyses for AB 98 and AB 119, which include lists of supporters and opponents.
Below is an opinion piece from Beth McGovern, Legislative Director for the California Commission on the Status of Women, which sponsored AB 98.
From Beth McGovern
Discrimination against women is alive and well…
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Summit Updates
Legislature Should Restore CalWORKS Grant CutState Forfeiting $117 Million in Stimulus Funds Authored By Michael Herald, Legislative...
CRL Update on Mortgage/Consumer Finance LegislationPaul Leonard provides this update on 2009 California Mortgage/Consumer Finance legislation: Since...
Health Access Follow-up to Working Families Policy SummitAn update from Anthony Wright, Executive Director of Health Access: Since the presentation...
YLC Moves Foster Care RecommendationsAlice Bussiere, Staff Attorney, Youth Law Center offers this update on the foster...
Mental Health Association in California UpdateAn update from Rusty Selix, Executive Director of California Council of Community...
Asset Building Program Advancing Savings and Financial Security BillsAn update from Olivia Calderon, California Legislative Director of the Asset Building...
Update from California Work and Family CoalitionFrom Brandy Davis, Policy Coordinator of Labor Project for Working Families: In February...
Read More Summit UpdatesPublications and Primers
Summer Meal Program Coalition Launched to Combat Hunger & Obesity — Webinars to be held in Spring 2010CCRWF is helping to lead the Summer Meal Program Coalition, a new statewide network...
Now Available Online: Child Care and Early Learning WebinarOver 200 California leaders joined us for the second Working Families Webinar: California’s...
Safety Net Webinar Now Available OnlineClick here to hear and view the Safety Net webinar. On August 20, CCRWF launched...
Read More Posts From This CategorySafety Net Webinar Now Available Online
Click here to hear and view the Safety Net webinar.
On August 20, CCRWF launched its first Working Families Webinar: How Safe is California’s Safety Net?
The webinar featured Senate President pro Tempore Darrell Steinberg; Scott Graves, California Budget Project; Farrah McDaid Ting, California State Association of Counties; and Ana Pagan, Merced County Human Services Agency.
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Interested in viewing the PowerPoints from the webinar?
Click on the links below.
An Overview of Recent Cuts to California’s Safety Net
Scott Graves, Senior Policy Analyst, California Budget Project
California Counties: How Healthy are County Health and Human Services Safety Nets?
Farrah McDaid Ting, Senior Legislative Analyst, California State Association of Counties
California Budget Cuts: Impacts on Merced County
Ana Pagan,…
