National Apprenticeship Week, New Blog Posts and More

[WB Updates Header] [About Us] [Blog] [Data & Statistics] [Contact Us] Refreshing the Conversation: Understanding Work-Family Challenges Facing Women of Color Jocelyn Frye, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, recently wrote a guest blog post about the unique experiences of black women in the workforce. "For most women of color, the struggle to fulfill responsibilities at work and at home is not new, nor is the lack of responsive policies to meet their needs. This policy vacuum has deep historical roots that are particularly relevant for women of color..." [Read More.] [Woman at Hospital Reception Desk ] --------------------------------------------------------------- Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week [shadow of a tradeswoman] The U.S. Department of Labor celebrated National Apprenticeship Week, November 14 – 20, with hundreds of community events nationwide. The Women’s Bureau coordinated 12 events across the country to support and celebrate tradeswomen, to inform women of opportunities in apprenticeship, and to work with employers to create apprenticeships for women. [Click here to read more about our regional events during National Apprenticeship Week.] --------------------------------------------------------------- New Blog! #ApprenticeshipWorks for Women [Female Tradeswoman] In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week, the Women's Bureau interviewed three tradeswomen to learn more about the impact of apprenticeship on their life and career. AJ Banuelos (pictured right) had this to say: "Apprenticeship gave me the job skills and the work ethic to be able to be a successful journeyman and to continue to grow within my trade. I was the first female bellman from my trade in the state of Oregon, and I was able to do that with the training and skills I gained through my apprenticeship." [Read their inspiring stories here.] --------------------------------------------------------------- Women's Bureau at the New England Women's Policy Conference [Dir. Lyles on NEWPI Conference Panel ] Women's Bureau Director Latifa Lyles, Deputy Director Pronita Gupta, and Region I Regional Administrator Jackie Cooke participated in the second annual New England Women’s Policy Conference in Boston on November 18. Spearheaded by UMass Boston's[Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy], the goal of the New England Women's Policy Initiative is to ensure economic security for all women and their families. This year’s conference brought together nearly 400 participants to discuss various topics related to women’s economic security. Director Lyles served as the moderator for a session on equal pay that drew 100 attendees. Panelists included representatives from CVS Health, The Hartford, Boston Women’s Workforce Council, and Change the Story VT. Deputy Director Pronita Gupta participated in a session on paid family and medical leave, alongside researchers from three current and former recipients of the [Women’s Bureau Paid Leave Analysis Grants]: Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. The Women’s Bureau distributed copies of the new report, “[Findings From the 2014 Paid Leave Analysis Grants Program]” which highlights research findings from Massachusetts, Montana, Rhode Island, and the District of Columbia. --------------------------------------------------------------- Director Latifa Lyles Speaks on Equal Pay Panel at the Economic Policy Institute [Dir. Latifa Lyles ] On October 26, Director Latifa Lyles spoke on the panel: The Gender Pay Gap Is Real: A 360-Degree Look at What It Is and Why It Matters at the Economic Policy Institute (EPI). Sarita Gupta, Executive Director of Jobs With Justice and Co-Director of Caring Across Generations, Heidi Hartmann, President of the Institute for Women's Policy Research, and Elise Gould, Senior Economist at EPI, also served as panelists. The discussion was moderated by Anna Louie Sussman, reporter for the Wall Street Journal. The panel was held in conjunction with the release of a report discussing new research on how to address the wage gap and achieve more broadly shared prosperity. Panelists also discussed how to provide a better infrastructure to help workers balance work and family. "Caregiving is not a personal problem. It is a reality of work culture today," remarked Director Lyles during the discussion, as she addressed the lack of workplace supports and its impact on the gender wage gap. To view a video of the event, [click here.] --------------------------------------------------------------- Updated! Hispanic Women in the Labor Force [percentage of his panic women in the labor force] Did you know that Hispanic women's participation in the labor force has nearly doubled in the past 20 years, and that Hispanic women are projected to account for over 18% of the female labor force by 2024? Our infographic on Hispanic women in the workforce has been updated to reflect this and other recently released 2015 data. [Click here to view.] --------------------------------------------------------------- [Bookmark and Share] FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: U.S. Department of Labor - Women's Bureau - 200 Constitution Ave., NW - Washington, DC 20210 202.693.6710 (telephone) - 202.693.6725 (fax) - website: [www.dol.gov/wb/] --------------------------------------------------------------- [Dept. of Labor Logo] Questions? 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