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Federally Employed Women (FEW)

Federally Employed Women (FEW). FEW’s Legislative Tiers. Tier I Issues considered of utmost importance to female federal workers. Tier II Issues that impact all federal employees regardless of gender. Tier III Issues that affect all women. Paid Parental Leave Act (S 80/No House bill yet).

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Federally Employed Women (FEW)

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  1. Federally Employed Women (FEW)

  2. FEW’s Legislative Tiers • Tier I • Issues considered of utmost importance to female federal workers. • Tier II • Issues that impact all federal employees regardless of gender. • Tier III • Issues that affect all women.

  3. Paid Parental Leave Act (S 80/No House bill yet) • Would provide up to eight weeks paid leave for mothers giving birth • Would provide five days for fathers • Would provide five days for parent of newly adopted child • Introduced by Sen. Ted Stevens (AK-R) • 4 co-sponsors • Referred to Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

  4. FEW’s Position We Support!

  5. What You Can Do Join FEW’s Advocacy Efforts

  6. Importance of Advocacy • Legislators want to hear from constituents • Washington Representative Needs Backup • Need to hold legislators accountable • We can make a difference!

  7. Why Bother?

  8. What Else Is FEW Doing? • Drafted and printed FEW Legislative Agenda for 110th Congress • Compiled scorecard and issued Press Release • Updated employment statistics including federal retirees totals for first time • Hand-delivered packets to EVERY legislator that include Legislative Agenda, issue papers and employment statistics • Sent out numerous Press Releases • Drafted and posted Action Alerts as necessary • Bi-weekly updates to FEW members

  9. What Can I do? • Become familiar with FEW’s Legislative Agenda • Identify your national, state, and local legislators and their respective positions on FEW’s legislative agenda items • Become familiar with the legislative process • Use the available resources – print, broadcast media, the internet, FEW publications – to keep up-to-date on issues affecting women and federal employees • Respond quickly to action alerts by communicating FEW’s position to your legislators • Educate coworkers, friends, and family on these issues and the need to participate in the legislative process • VOTE!!!

  10. Contact Information Cecelia Davis FEW Vice President For Congressional & Government Relations Work Phone: (202) 219-0202 Work Email: cecelia.davis@gsa.gov Address: 203 Shining Willow Way La Plata, MD 20646

  11. Contact Information Janet Kopenhaver President, Eye on Washington, LLC FEW Washington Representative Phone: (703) 528-7822 FAX: (703) 528-6805 Email: janetk@eyeonwashington.com Company Website: www.eyeonwashington.com Address: 2100 Lee Highway, #340 Arlington, VA 22201

  12. Together We Can Make a Difference!

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