“Green Purchasing Vendor Fair” January 29, 2015
1/1/2015
The Mid-Atlantic Purchasing Team is proud to announce that it will be hosting a “Green Purchasing Vendor Fair” scheduled for
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U.S Women's Chamber of Commerce Gives Support to Women Workers in the Upcoming Young v UPS
10/30/2014
In 1978, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) became law, allowing women the right to work during their pregnancy without fear of losing their job or benefits. Despite this law, women still struggle to retain their working privileges during and after their pregnancy. In the upcoming Supreme Court hearing on December 3rd
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Online Veterans Employment Center Launched
4/23/2014
There is a new online resource, called the Veterans Employment Center, which is the first interagency tool to bring a wealth of public and private job opportunities, a resume-builder, military skills translator and detailed career and training resources together in one place. In connection with the First Lady and Dr. Biden’s Joining Forces initiative, the Department of Veterans Affa...
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DC Women in Politics Focuses on Electing Women to Public Office
2/10/2014
The February 9, 2014 meeting of DC Women in Politics drew nearly 120 people to participate in a debate with female candidates running for Mayor and At-Large seats.
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Equal Pay for Working Women Would Boost the Economy
1/29/2014
Washington, DC- On the fifth anniversary of the signing of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act-a bill that reinstated women's ability to contest unlawful pay discrimination and was the first bill signed into law by President Obama-
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Women's Bureau Releases Women of Color Fact Sheet
12/2/2013
The U.S. Department of Labor - Women’s Bureau is committed to reducing barriers that inhibit or prevent women from getting and keeping better jobs, and we recognize that some women may face more barriers than others.
To raise awareness about the uphill battle that many women of color face when trying to support themselves and their families, we recently published
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DOE Business Opportunity Session December 12, 2013
11/22/2013
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization is presenting a Business Opportunity Session (BOS), to share DOE initiatives and upcoming procurement opportunities; to further the ability of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small businesses, and other small businesses to suppor...
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Women’s Media Center Progressive Women’s Voices Media Training Deadline Oct 25
10/19/2013
The Women’s Media Center has announced the training dates for the next WMC Progressive Women’s Voices Trainings. WMC Progressive Women’s Voices is the premier media and leadership training program for women in the country. Participants represent a range of expertise and diversity across race, class, g...
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