Glass Ceilings in California City Governments: A Study of 100 California Cities A Glass Ceiling is… “the unseen, yet unbreachable barrier that keeps […] women from rising to the upper rungs of the corporate ladder, regardless of their qualifications or achievements.”1 We define a glass ceiling as that barrier that occurs when […]
We are making some changes here at WOWFED. The changes have been happening within us for months, but now they have taken form. We are faced with a situation where our outside no longer looks like our inside. We are making this post to let you know that you will be seeing some new and […]
This year has been a historic year for women. Women broke rules toppled male incumbents in primary elections, and ran for State and National office in historic numbers. Maya Angelou’s quote “Each time a woman stands up for herself…she stands up for all women” could easily be the theme for 2018. Women did indeed step […]
The EEOC is the federal government body that was established to enforce violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Commission took actions this year to enforce the law, educate and train both workers and employers, and to share its expertise on new solutions to reduce harassing conduct in the workplace. […]
On September 14, 2018, WOWFED teamed up with She Stories and Her Space to listen to the stories of women who had successfully negotiated for higher pay or better working conditions. The She Stories event encouraging women to negotiate for themselves in the workplace was empowering and unifying. The event featured the lovely, humble, and […]
Sexual harassment in housing is a violation of civil rights. The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) have joined forces launching a public awareness campaign focused on victim outreach and awareness concerning the existence of sexual harassment in housing. The collaboration between HUD and the DOJ […]
The U.S. Department of Labor announces The Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) grant. The grant provides funding to recruit, train, and retain women in quality pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs. The goal is to encourage women to pursue male-dominated careers like manufacturing, infrastructure, and construction. WANTO is designed to help women enter apprenticeship programs and […]
More than 300 women boycotted color by wearing black dresses as a statement of solidarity at the prestigious Golden Globe Awards this past January. This was a bold move to demonstrate that women will no longer accept sexual abuse and harassment as “just part of doing business” in Hollywood. Here is a quote from the […]
Women’s Workforce Federation aka WOWFED Women…The New Face of Labor Unions! by Gena Bettencourt There is a saying in the labor movement: The leadership should look like the membership. In the early labor movement, women were among the first workers to endure the rigors of the industrial revolution and took action to protest their arduous […]
In order to be true equals, being equitable is important. What’s the difference? Let’s say that there are a bunch of children who don’t have shoes. Someone goes out and buys all the kids size 8 shoes. The size 8 shoes aren’t going to fit everyone. Each kid needs shoes in their own size. Giving […]