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Ensuring an Equitable Recovery for Women

The Women’s Bureau champions policies and standards that safeguard the interests of working women, advocates for the equality and economic security of women and their families, and promotes quality work environments.
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Women, Work, Aging and Financial Security

Older women are a growing segment of the U.S. labor force. Learn how they are faring in the workplace, and what factors are impacting their financial well-being.

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Get the latest research and resources about mothers, families and work.

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It's Time to Care About Paid Leave

Learn more about access to, and the need for, paid leave.

National Database of Childcare Prices

National Database of Childcare Prices

The National Database of Childcare Prices (NDCP) is the most comprehensive federal source of childcare prices at the county level and offers price data by provider type, age of children, and county

Bearing the cost: Segregation by industry and occupation has a high cost for women of color. -$39.3B in lower wages for Black women, -$46.7B for Hispanic women.

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We're committed to addressing inequality in all its forms to support workers and advance our mission.

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