BPW/USA
Business and Professional Women/USA
The leading advocate for working women.

For the week of
November 15, 1999

BPW/USA Partners in Workplace Task Force of the Last Acts Campaign
To address the inevitable impacts that working caregivers face as they try to meet their caregiving and job responsibilities, BPW/USA is a partner in the Last Acts Campaign's Workplace Task Force.

BPW/USA Launches Menopause Program for Working Women
BPW/USA research reveals that menopause is rarely discussed in the workplace, despite its impact on a growing sector of the American workplace.

Clinton Salutes National Business Women's Week
In a letter to BPW/USA recognizing National Business Women's Week, President Clinton applauded BPW/USA's contributions to the professional and economic advancement of women in business.

Legislative Update
Released quarterly, BPW/USA's Legislative Update keeps you updated on legislation that effects working women.

Legislative Hotline
BPW/USA's Legislative Hotline is updated each week and provides current information concerning our most important legislative priorities. The Legislative Hotline can be accessed by calling (202) 293-1100 ext. 159.

GOP and Democrat Supporters Believe Women are Paid Less
According to a recent poll sponsored by BPW/USA, the wage gap will be a hot issue in the 2000 election.

Diversity in Senior Management Improves Bottom Line
BPW/USA and the American Management Association release study.

Who Am I?
A leading portraitist of the late 19th century, I was the first woman instructor (1895) at the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts. Who am I?

Visit the site next week for the answer.
Last week's answer: Margaret Bourke-White was one of the first women photojournalists who recorded some of the 20th century's historical events for Life magazine.

Working To Achieve Equity for All Women in the Workplace
Through Advocacy, Education and Information

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