The Step up for women program is helping to close the gender gap
In West Virginia, good-paying jobs are not plentiful. Add the gender wage gap that still exists for women overall, and the job market can look bleak for women in the Mountain State.
The Step Up for Women Program from West Virginia’s Women Work organization aims to change that. Over this 12-week training course women learn the construction basics. And many SUFW program graduates continue their instruction through skilled construction ... Continue Reading »
Wage Stagnation in Nine Charts
West Virginia is going in the wrong direction like much of the country regarding wages and benefits. Our leaders need to value jobs that bring higher wages and good healthcare. Minimum wage jobs that don’t lift families out of poverty are not the solution. We need an economy that supports West Virginians who don’t just want to live in the Mountain State, but thrive. Learn more about wage ... Continue Reading »
Rural Mothers, Babies at Risk When Hospitals Cut Obstetric Services
Fewer good-paying jobs with benefits can contribute to rural hospital cutbacks and sometimes closures. Now more than ever West Virginians who want to start a family need good quality local healthcare options. Read more at USNews.com Continue Reading »