By: Email sent on Wednesday, June 19^th by Daneene Monroe Rusnak,
2^nd Vice President of Advocacy, NFBPWC 2020-2024 

 

Dear NFBPWC members,  

The Advocacy Committee is pleased to provide you with this copy of the proposed 2024 - 2026 Advocacy Platform which will be reviewed and voted on by the membership at the upcoming Biennial Conference. Please take a few moments to familiarize yourself with its contents before the conference. Please be aware that modifications to the proposed platform will only be made at the conference in accordance with the standing rules.  

Many thanks to the California and Colorado Federations for putting forth suggestions in an effort to strengthen this document, and another HUGE thank you to the A-Team for their input, insights, and support in helping to prepare it for presentation at the Biennial Conference in July.   

Proposed 2024 - 2026 NFBPWC Advocacy Platform .pdf  

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CLUBS (NFBPWC) ADVOCACY PLATFORM 2024 - 2026 

NFBPWC will employ several education, advocacy, monitoring, and tracking strategies to meet the following priorities:  

The Alice Paul Equal Rights Amendment shall stand first and foremost above all other items of the advocacy platform until Equal Rights have been guaranteed in the United States Constitution – i.e. “Equality of Rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.”  

Human Rights – recognition that women’s rights are human rights 

• Support   oThe Alice Paul Equal Rights Amendment. oPassage of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). 

• • Equal rights for historically marginalized groups, encompassing, but not restricted to, Black, Indigenous, and LGBTQ+ individuals. 

  • Universal background checks for all firearm purchases. oThe Violence Against Women Act; especially when reauthorization is required. oFair and equal access to education, including sufficient funding for public education ranging from early childhood education to post-secondary / higher education. oPolicies and practices that promote environmental sustainability. oEmpower and enhance the well-being of military-affiliated women. 

  • Equitable treatment of any women who are arrested, detained, or incarcerated. oPrivacy rights of women, especially regarding their health, sexual and relationship history, and personal and digital data. 

• Eradicate Domestic Violence and Electronic and Physical stalking, sexual harassment, sexual abuse and discrimination. 

• Oppose human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and all forms of slavery.    

Economic Equity and Justice  

• Support the elimination of Forced Arbitration as the sole means of dispute resolution.  

• Access to  oEducation, training, and promotional opportunities. oEqual opportunities in the workplace and on corporate boards.  

• • Procurement procedures that facilitate opportunities for women-owned or women-led enterprises. 

  • Quality, affordable dependent care (child, elderly, or disabled). oFunding and capital for entrepreneurial activity. 

  • Affordable and attainable housing. 

Health Equity and Justice  

• Support for reproductive justice.   

• Access to affordable reproductive healthcare; including but not limited to; contraception, assisted reproduction techniques, and abortion care. 

• Support for paid sick, family, and medical leave.  

• Elimination of gender bias in research funding.  

• Health education funding for women’s and girl’s health issues.  

• Prevention of discrimination against pregnancy and infant care in the workplace (e.g. reasonable accommodations for breastfeeding/breast pumping and other pregnancy /maternity conditions.)  

• Ensure workplace safety.  •Expansion of mental health coverage and services.  

 

 

The NFBPWC Executive Committee is proud to announce the inception of a new biennial membership award.  

Introducing the Lena Madesin Phillips Distinguished Member Award 

The Lena Madesin Phillips Distinguished Member Award has been established to be the most prestigious honor bestowed upon members of our organization. This award will recognize an individual who has demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership, and impact within the organization and beyond. The recipient of this award is an exemplary role model who has significantly contributed to the advancement of our mission and has made a lasting and meaningful difference in the lives of others.  

You now have the opportunity to be a part of history by nominating a memberto be considered for our very first Lena Madisen Phillips Distinguished Member Award; presented at our Biennial Conference. Please use the criteria below when considering your candidate. 

*Nominations must be received by 11:59pm PT on July 8, 2024*  

Nomination Criteria: 

Candidates for the LMP Distinguished Member Award:  

• must be a current member of NFBPWC for at least 2 years, in good standing;  

• has made recent meaningful contributions to NFBPWC (via programming, advocacy, outreach, and leadership); 

• has exemplified and embodied the attributes consistent with the mission statement of the organization; 

Please refrain from nominating current Executive Committee members or Affiliate, State, or Federation Presidents.