NYS Women Inc Advocay

 

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Legislative Platform

Preamble

  • The New York State Women, Inc. pledge their support of specific legislation and policy that addresses civil rights, health, and economic opportunity for all women.
  • Establish a pro-active position by identifying and supporting issues selected by members of New York State Women, Inc.  Notify candidates of these issues that we feel will advance our New York State Legislative Platform.

Civil Rights

  • Work to enforce and ratify the Equal Rights Amendment at the State and Federal levels.
  • Support domestic violence education and training programs that develop protocols for the protection of victims and their families and support strong penalties for abusers.

Health

  • Actively support reproductive choice and full access to health care services; ensure funding for research and development of programs that benefit the well-being of women of all ages.

Economic Equity

    • Work for and support legislation that promotes economic equity and financial security, including pension reform, retirement benefits, pay equity and credit accessibility.