Economic Security of Women
2009-03-10T02:04:12-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvNTE2XC8yODQ0NzEtbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==A panel discussion was held on the effect of the economic downturn on the employment and economic security of women. Policy options discussed included: women’s participation in non-traditional fields of construction, engineering and energy; The Paycheck Fairness Act, which stiffed penalties against employers who discriminate against workers on the basis of gender; and strengthening the Social Safety Net to provide low-income women and families a means of support and job training. Panelists responded to questions from the audience.
This congressional briefing was held in the Rayburn House Office Building.
This congressional briefing was held in the Rayburn House Office Building.
A panel discussion was held on the effect of the economic downturn on the employment and economic security of women. Policy options discusse… read more
A panel discussion was held on the effect of the economic downturn on the employment and economic security of women. Policy options discussed included: women’s participation in non-traditional fields of construction, engineering and energy; The Paycheck Fairness Act, which stiffed penalties against employers who discriminate against workers on the basis of gender; and strengthening the Social Safety Net to provide low-income women and families a means of support and job training. Panelists responded to questions from the audience.
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