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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)
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
FEW’s PositionFEW’s Position
We Support!
What You Can DoWhat You Can Do
Join FEW’s
Advocacy
Efforts
Importance of AdvocacyImportance of Advocacy
Legislators want to hear from constituents
Washington Representative Needs Backup
Need to hold legislators accountable
We can make a difference!
Why Bother?Why Bother?
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
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!!!
Cecelia DavisFEW Vice President
For Congressional & Government Relations
Contact InformationContact Information
Work Phone: (202) 219-0202Work Email: [email protected]
Address:203 Shining Willow WayLa Plata, MD 20646
Janet KopenhaverPresident, Eye on Washington, LLC
FEW Washington Representative
Contact InformationContact Information
Phone: (703) 528-7822FAX: (703) 528-6805Email: [email protected]
Company Website: www.eyeonwashington.com
Address:2100 Lee Highway, #340Arlington, VA 22201
Together We Can Make a Difference!
