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Initiatives Echo Key Theme in the State of the Union Address

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 4, 2009) — Donna Klein, Executive Chair and Founder of Corporate Voices for Working Families, was one of a select group of 130 national leaders from business, nonprofit organizations and education who were invited by President Obama to share their ideas on job creation during the White House Forum on Jobs and Economic Growth.

Klein was part of a panel discussion, Preparing Workers and Strengthening Main Street, led by Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis and Melody Barnes, Director of the Domestic Policy Council.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 18, 2009) — Corporate Voices for Working Families and Working Mother Media will present U.S. Senators and members of the U.S. House of Representatives with the Best of Congress award, recognizing their leadership in improving the quality of life for working families by partnering with business to create long-term solutions to work-life issues. Winners will be profiled in the August/September 2010 issue of Working Mother Magazine. 

Corporate Voices for Working Families has released its 2008/09 Annual Report, highlighting significant accomplishments and important initiatives. For instance, we were honored by the visit of First Lady Michele Obama at our Annual Meeting in May. We have embarked on an important new area of work, leading the business engagement for Ready by 21. And we are partnering with Working Mother Media to identify and recognize the best companies for hourly workers.

(Washington July 14, 2009) – As the Obama administration shines a light on the training and skills workers will need for the jobs of tomorrow, a new report shows that U.S. employers continue to struggle with an ill-prepared workforce, finding new hires lack crucial basic and applied skills.

Washington (May 7, 2009) – Workplace flexibility initiatives for hourly employees are as successful as those designed for professional staff. And businesses that offer hourly employees flexible work options find that they are critical management tools that enhance recruitment, retention, engagement, cost control, productivity and financial performance.

Washington, DC (May 7, 2009) — Corporate Voices for Working Families (CVWF) and the American Business Collaboration (ABC) support legislation introduced today that, if passed, would make child care more affordable to working families.

Representatives John Yarmuth (D-KY), Sam Johnson (R-TX), Linda Sanchez (D-CA) and Peter Roskam (R-IL) introduced H.R. 2298 to amend the Internal Revenue Code to increase dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) limits.

Washington (April 21, 2009) – Donna Klein, President and Founder of Corporate Voices for Working Families, has been elected Executive Chair by the Board of Trustees.

Washington (March 31, 2009) – Corporate Voices for Working Families and Business Roundtable are calling for a renewed emphasis on high-quality early care and education and a commitment to focusing resources on the first five years of life.