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The leading advocacy group for women in Westchester

09/14/2026

Sept. 15 is National Voter Registration Day and YOU can make a big impact:
-- Go to nationalvoterregistrationday.org
-- Check your voter registration to make sure it's up to date
-- Then tell five friends to do the same!
YOU CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE!
Just spread the word to your friends and get out the vote for 11/3 Elections!

09/04/2026

How to Observe Labor Day? ... Support Nonprofit Workers!

There are 2 bills Governor Hochul can sign today that will pay nonprofits promptly and support the staffers who serve our communities:

-- Call the Governor at (518) 474-8390 and urge her to sign bills S9761/A10741 and S9855/A11179 into law ASAP

-- Then add your name to the Sign-On letter urging her support - go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YJH528B (cut and paste this to your browser)

Thanks for adding your voice to the movement. Happy Labor Day!

08/24/2026

LAST CALL - You have until midnight to remind the EEOC to do their job and track the data that proves that discrimination based on gender and race really exists.

Cut & paste this URL into your browser and add your comment ASAP - https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/23/2026-14937/removal-of-reporting-requirements -comment

08/21/2026

TAKE ACTION! The EEOC wants to stop collecting data that proves discrimination by race and gender, ignoring facts used to win civil rights cases.

TELL THEM THAT'S JUST WRONG! Submit your comment by Monday 8/24 and say "Keep collecting data that protects equality in the workplace." Cut cut and paste this in your browser to do it now - https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/EEOC-2026-0034-0001

08/19/2026

WWA advocates for access, rights, and progress for women in Westchester.

Join us! Our next meeting is Thursday Sept. 10 at 8:30 am online. Open to the public. Register at www.wwagenda.org. Both nonprofit orgs and individual members welcome. And NextGen (ages 18-30) join free.

Let's build a world where women thrive, succeed, and lead.

08/14/2026

ACTION ALERT - The EEOC wants to stop collecting demographic data that proves discrimination exists. In July they proposed a rule to end 60 years of tracking employment by race and gender, eliminating key facts used to win many civil rights cases!

BUT WE CAN STOP THIS - Submit your public comment by AUGUST 24 and say "Keep data collection in place and protect equal opportunity in the workplace." Submit your comment today. Just cut and paste this in your browser https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/EEOC-2026-0034-0001

08/05/2026

What moms want is simple: Equal Pay.

Because affordability starts with fairness.

Westchester Women's Agenda is proud to advocate for policies that support women, working families, and an affordable New York—from pay transparency to affordable childcare, paid family leave, and living wages.

Together, we can build a future where every family has the opportunity to thrive.

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08/03/2026

Calling all NextGen advocates for women!

You are invited to a WWA Networking Meet & Greet Thursday, Aug 6th, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, at The Kitchen Restaurant & Bar at Barnes and Noble, 680 White Plains Road in Scarsdale.

Inviting women ages 18-30 who are new to WWA or current members. Free, but space is limited so RSVP via the link in the bio or let us know at [email protected]

07/22/2026

July 21 marked how far into the current year the average Black woman must work to earn what the average white, non-Hispanic man earned in the previous year.

In fact, Black women must work until age 81 to catch up to earnings a white man would make by age 60.

In New York, over a 40-year career, Black women stand to lose over $1,000,000 in wages due to the wage gap.

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

READ THE LATEST "A Wage Justice Agenda for Black Women"
*Just Released Today* by our partner Equal Rights Advocates. This report tracks the state of wage justice for Black women and the policy solutions to close the gap. (see link further below)

SUPPORT PAY TRANSPARENCY: Support NYS laws that strengthen pay transparency - watch out for CTAs in the upcoming legislative session.

PROTECT EEOC DATA: Urge your federal legislators to protect EEOC's collection of demographic data that helps employees fight workplace discrimination.

07/21/2026

Today marks Black Women's Equal Pay Day, a reminder that Black women continue to earn significantly less than many of their peers for the same work. The wage gap doesn't just affect individuals; it impacts families, communities, and our entire economy.

At Westchester Women's Agenda, we believe that building a more equitable and affordable New York starts with policies that support women and working families, including:
• Pay transparency
• Affordable, accessible childcare
• Paid family leave
• Living wages for the human services workforce, a workforce made up primarily of women

When women are paid fairly, families are stronger, children thrive, and communities prosper.

Join us in advocating for policies that advance economic opportunity and gender equity for all.

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