Minnesota Business Women Legislative Platform
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Equal Rights Amendment
The passage of a bill in the Minnesota Legislature to place an Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution of the State of Minnesota
The passage of the Alice Paul Equal Rights Amendment, without amendments, to the United States Constitution
Economic Equity
We support legislation that provides for:
A fair and livable wage Affordable dependant care
Equal opportunities in education
Equal access to affordable housing
Adequate retirement benefits and Social Security
Programs for women re-entering the workforce
The enforcement of all equal pay legislation
Health Care
We support legislation that provides for:
Health care privacy
Reproductive freedom as a right for all women
Equality of access to affordable and adequate health care and service for all
Increased funding for research of women's health issues
Paid sick days as a universal labor standard
Violence and Exploitation of Women
We support legislation that provides for:
Legal protections for victims of exploitation
Adequate funding for education programs that teach violence prevention and anger management
The establishment of additional shelters and aftercare programs
Programs to inform victims of their legal rights
Compensatory damage awards for victims of violence
Jail time when appropriate
Civil Rights
We support legislation that:
Ensures equal rights and remedies for women in all phases of their lives
Continues affirmative action programs
Eliminates sexual harassment against women |
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