Legislative Resources
The Legislative Resources page provides education and information relative to the legislative platform adopted by Mid-Day Women’s Alliance. The information provides knowledge of these topics for reference only.
MDWA Legislative Platform Topics
Equity in Employment.
Equity in Healthcare.Equal Pay
THE WAGE GAP: THE WHO, HOW, WHY, AND WHAT TO DO (2017)
Projected Year the Wage Gap Will Close by Race (2016)
Unequal promotions graph (2017)
Gender Discrimination
Legislative Gender Equality Update (Kate Moody 2020)
Solutions
Changing the game for women (2018)
Women in the workplace (2017)
Preventable Health Measures
Reproductive Health
Equitable insurance coverage
Affordable Dependent care
Educational Opportunities.
All Levels/All Areas of Study
Ending Acts of Violence Against Women/Children.
Domestic violence
Sexual violence
FGM (Female Genital Mutilation)
Human trafficking
Sex Trafficking in the Fox Valley/WI (2019) MDWA Presentation
Economic Security
Wisconsin Elder Security Index
Family & Medical Leave Act/Family & Medical Leave insurance
9to5 Webinar (2020)
9to5 Drawing (2020)
FMLI Factsheet (2016)
Family & Medical Leave (2017) MDWA Presentation
Equal Rights AmendmentTen Ways an ERA Could Make a Difference
Equal Rights Amendment (2017) MDWA Presentation
Getting TO Equal (2017) MDWA Presentation
Strict vs. Intermediate scrutiny (2109) MDWA Presentation
United Nations Convention for the Elimination of all Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)
CEDAW Presentation (2017) MDWA
Favorite articles
Changing the game for women (2018)
Unequal promotions graph (2017)
THE WAGE GAP: THE WHO, HOW, WHY, AND WHAT TO DO (2017)
Ten Ways an ERA Could Make a Difference.
FMLI Factsheet (2016)
Actions Taken
Past Presentations
Legislative process steps exercise (2012)
Sex Trafficking in the Fox Valley/WI (2019)
Past Programs & Materials
2021-05-07 Marianne Radley of Planned Parenthood Advocates of WI https://youtu.be/r841e7FjTOI
PPH MDWA presentation 2021.02.01.CtrForAmericanProgress--WomenLoseJobs-brief
PPWI Appleton Fact Sheet 2020 PPH_Appleton FactSheet_2018patients
PPWI Green Bay Fact Sheet 2020 PPH_Green Bay FactSheet_2018patients
February 17, 2021 - Support for Working Women Membership Program
Main Street Alliance - Families First Coronavirus Response Act
March 23, 2021 - Cities for CEDAW - Appleton
February 16, 2022 - The New Imbalance
February 15, 2023 - Shop Small, Think Big - Helping Small Businesses Survive and Thrive
February 5, 2024 - ERA Wisconsin Press Conference
Press coverage of the event was fabulous and was picked up across the state. Here are a few news videos and posts from the event:
Madison: https://www.wiproud.com/news/local-news/equal-rights-amendment-bill-re-introduced-in-madison/
Eau Claire: https://www.weau.com/2024/02/06/local-lawmakers-introduce-equal-rights-amendment/
Green Bay: https://www.wbay.com/2024/02/05/local-lawmakers-introduce-equal-rights-amendment/
Green Bay radio: https://wncy.com/2024/02/05/northeast-wisconsin-lawmaker-introduces-equal-rights-amendment-to-state-constitution/
February 21, 2024 - Doesn't Everyone Deserve to Retire?
Panel members:
Jenifer Cole is the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Women’s Council, the state’s statutory commission on the status of women and girls.
Shawn Phetteplace is the Policy and Political Impact Director for the Main Street Alliance.
Special guest in attendance: Tammie DeVooght Blaney, local External Affairs Specialist from the Governor’s office
- Q1: I first heard of the “Elder Women Security Index” and the plight of older women about 10 years ago. Jenifer, what was the data telling us 10 years ago?
- Q2: What does the data tell us about the situation today? How many women of retirement age are in poverty or can’t retire?
- Q3: What factors have caused this economic security problem for women of retirement age? Why is there a higher percentage of older women in poverty compared to men? (Jenifer, this is the place where it will make sense for you to talk about the 3-legged stool.)
- Q4: What about small business owners and their employees? If they don’t have access to the 3rd leg of the stool—workplace savings account—what happens to them?
- Q5: What legislative remedies are being proposed to help this current situation either at the state or federal level, especially for those who don’t have access to workplace savings?
- Q6: Social Security and Medicare are critical parts of that 3-legged stool. Many think those programs are underfunded and at risk—is that true? What can be done?
Take action: participate in our National Survey if they are a small business owner: http://tinyurl.com/MSASurvey2024
Favorite videos
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 https://vimeo.com/347577097 Zero Weeks will be the first feature documentary to analyze America’s desperate need for modern paid family leave policies. Through Ellen’s passionate career, we follow the historical arc of family and medical leave and how our nation arrived to where it is now. Zero Weeks argues an economic, social, medical, political and global case for paid family leave by creating a poignant, hopeful and honest snapshot of how the work-life balance impacts American families and businesses. The film follows various American families from different socioeconomic backgrounds as they are forced to choose between the family they love and the job they need. |
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Additional Resources The organizations listed below have missions that align to one or more of the MDWA mission and specifically to one or more items of the legislative platform. Their websites contain a vast amount of information and current status of issues we are all working on. |
Family Values at Work highlighs the human consequences of current workplace policies, and the promising practices of employers who support the dignity of their workers and staff through their workplace policies. You will find articles and resources on leave time at work, other labor laws and work family balance and more. https://familyvaluesatwork.org/ |
The National Women's Law Center fights for gender justice-in the courts, in publis policy, and in our society-working across the issues that are central to the lives of women and girls. You will find articles and resources on child care, health care and economic justice and more. |
The Institute for Women's Policy Research is a leading national think tank that builds evidence to shape policies that grow women's power and influence, close inequality gaps, and improve the economic well-being of families. You will find articles and resources on the wage gap, women in leadership, and more. |
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