1. for every woman Monthly Legislative Update February 25, 2015

2. for every woman Agenda 1 Introduction Federal Minimum Wage Update Healthy Families Act Introduction Racial Justice and Civil Rights UpdatePay Equity in Alaska: Hilary Morgan, CEO YWCA AlaskaUpdates: Hill Drop By’s, Intranet, Coalition Sign On’s

3. for every woman Federal Minimum Wage Facts $15,080 The annual income for a full-time employee working the entire year at the federal minimum wage. 0 The number of states where a minimum wage worker can afford a two-bedroom apartment working a 40-hour week. 3 The number of times Congress passed legislation to increase the minimum wage in the last 30 years. 13 The number of states that annually increase their state minimum to keep up with the rising cost of living (including the District of Columbia) 2

4. for every woman Federal Minimum Wage Facts 22 The number of states (including the District of Columbia) with minimum wage rates currently above the federal level of $7.25. $2.13 The federal minimum wage for tipped employees, such as waiters and waitresses, nail salon workers, or parking attendants. 5 The number of states with no state minimum wage. 3

5. for every woman Proposal For New Federal Minimum Wage Legislation Raise the federal minimum wage to $12.50 by 2020 ($1.05 a year for 5 years) Set automatic increases starting in 2021 to keep pace with rising wages overall (i.e., adjust the minimum wage to maintain a constant minimum wage/median wage ratio) Gradually phase-out the subminimum wage for tipped workers 4

6. for every woman Paid Sick Days: Healthy Families Act Senator Murray and Representative DeLauro reintroduced the Healthy Families Act Need Your Help Garnering Senate and House Co-Sponsors –76 Co-Sponsors on H.R. 932 –21 Co-Sponsors on S. 497 Read YWCA USA letter of supportletter of support All Democrats currently co-sponsors 5

7. for every woman Discussion: End Racial Profiling Capacity Commitment YWCA Support 6

8. for every woman Stand Against Racism: April 23 - 26 Register herehere Sign the PledgePledge Read moremore 7

9. for every woman Loretta Lynch for Attorney General Petition 100 more signatories to make goal Sign herehere 8

10. for every woman Hilary Morgan, CEO, YWCA Alaska 9

11. for every woman YWCA ALASKA GENDER PAY GAP INITIATIVE 2014-2025 For questions please contact Hilary Morgan at YWCA Alaska hmorgan@ywcaak.orghmorgan@ywcaak.org or 907-644-9601

12. for every woman Coalition Sign Ons Letter to President urging removal of national security exemptions in racial profiling guidelines Letter to Attorney General requesting DOJ investigate NC murders of Muslim family Letter to Senate Leadership urging to swiftly confirm Loretta Lynch Amicus Brief on ACA Children’s Health Insurance Extension Healthy Families Act 11

13. for every woman YWCA Hill Drop By’s YWCA USA Advocacy Team made over 30 Hill Drop By’s to offices that Local Associations Identified in Advocacy POC survey House and Senate Dropped off Hill Letter Outlining Legislative Priorities We are scheduling Follow-Up Meetings 12

14. for every woman Questions? Comments? 13 Desiree Hoffman Director of Advocacy and Policy Email: dhoffman@ywca.org; 202-835-2354 Manages the Advocacy Department and responds to Capitol Hill, White House, Federal Agencies and Local Association Inquiries on all legislation. Specific expertise on Affordable Care Act, Medicare/Medicaid. Qudsia Raja Advocacy and Policy Manager Health & Safety Rights Email: qraja@ywca.org; 202-835-2356 Portfolio Includes: Health & Safety issues – domestic and sexual violence (VAWA/VOCA); trafficking; gun violence; military sexual assault (MJIA). Also available for specific inquiries regarding Week Without Violence (WWV) and the Domestic Violence Mission Impact Group (DVMIG). Vacant Senior Advocacy and Policy Associate Economic Empowerment Email: Portfolio Includes: Economic Empowerment: Budget Appropriations [CCDBG, CDBG, VAWA/VOCA], Tax Reform, TANF/SNAP, Minimum Wage, Pay Equity, etc. and NextGen Networking Group. Tralonne Shorter Senior Advocacy and Policy Associate Racial Justice and Civil Rights Email: tshorter@ywca.org; 202-835-2358 Portfolio Includes: Immigration Reform, Voting Rights, Racial Profiling, Affirmative Action and Hate Crimes. Holly Jones Director of Member Services Email: hjones@ywca.org; 828-505-2335 Leads local association advocacy capacity building and voter mobilization work.

15. for every woman 14 Upcoming YWCA USA Legislative Update Calls at 3:00 ET March 25, 2015 April 22, 2015 To Connect: Online meeting room: http://ywcagla.adobeconnect.com/biweeklycall/ Call in number: 1-800-689-9374 Passcode: 920868http://ywcagla.adobeconnect.com/biweeklycall/