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COVID-19, Economic Opportunity, News, Policy Updates
by WREN Staff on Jan 5, 2021
As of January 1st, while still in the middle of a public health emergency, Congress decided that emergency paid leave is no longer mandatory in the United States. 87 million workers have lost their guaranteed emergency leave amidst the worsening public health crisis and continued school closures. Rather than extending the requirement for employers to
by WREN Staff on Dec 16, 2020
COLUMBIA, SC – Today, Representative Beth Bernstein will prefile a bill to provide 12 weeks of paid parental leave to state employees. Bernstein’s bill will join Senator Darrell Jackson’s S.11 in explicitly providing paid family leave for state employees for the birth or adoption of a child. WREN applauds Senator Jackson and Representative Bernstein for
by Conservation Voters of SC on Dec 15, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 12, 2020 POLL: South Carolina Voters Struggling with Utility Bills and Want Help One in three South Carolinians have had difficulty paying bills during the pandemic. Nine in 10 support waiving late fees for missed utility bills, preventing utility shutoffs. COLUMBIA, SC – A new poll released today finds that since the
by WREN Staff on Dec 14, 2020
COLUMBIA, SC – The Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network applauds Representative Wendy Brawley for prefiling legislation that would bring pay equity to South Carolina. South Carolina has one of the largest gender and racial pay gaps in the nation and is one of only four states in the nation that does not have laws that explicitly
COVID-19, Economic Opportunity, Freedom from Violence, Health and Education, Leadership and Civic Engagement, News, Policy Updates
Dec 11, 2020
WREN’s policy agenda framework is rooted in the principles of fairness, equity, and inclusiveness, so that all women, girls, and gender expansive** people —of every race, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, family status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression – can prosper and thrive. It reflects the importance of policy that serves
Leadership and Civic Engagement
by Maya Ward on Dec 10, 2020
Have you ever seen something on the news or read an article and wanted to say something about it? Well, a letter to the editor is a great way to make your opinion known and raise awareness about an issue that you care about. They are easy to do, and a great way to take
by WREN Staff on Dec 9, 2020
Wednesday, December 9th is a national day of action to #SaveChildcare. Childcare workers are the workforce behind the workforce. View the video below to learn from parents and providers how COVID-19 has impacted their work. You can take action on social media to tell our legislators that we must #SaveChildcare. Click here for a toolkit to
Leadership and Civic Engagement, News, Policy Updates
by WREN Staff on Dec 8, 2020
It’s almost that time again, folks! The South Carolina General Assembly’s first year of the 124th Legislative Session will begin on January 12, 2021! Before we can talk about January, we need to get through the legislative prefile dates. Prefiling is the introduction and referral to a committee of Bills prior to a legislative session.
Dec 1, 2020
Able South Carolina will present the Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network with the Adaptable Award. Able SC’s annual Fundable event will be online this year on December 4th from 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Tickets are available now, click here to purchase your ticket. Ann Warner, WREN CEO, and Melissa Moore our Lowcountry Manager will
Advocate Stories, Leadership and Civic Engagement, News
by WREN Partners and Staff on Nov 28, 2020
In our November newsletter, we gave a reflection on what the election means for our work at WREN. TLDR: We’ve got to work harder than ever at the state level. If you’re interested in reading an excerpt from that newsletter keep scrolling. (We also recommend subscribing to our newsletter and joining the network here.) We
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