John,

In just 4 days, expanded unemployment benefits will expire – leaving over 25 million Americans with 61% less money per week to survive the worst economic recession in our nation’s history.

To make matters worse, the pandemic recession is hurting women more than men by every measure. Without action from our lawmakers, COVID-19 could undo years of progress to improve economic opportunities for women.¹

We need to understand why women – and Black/BIPOC women especially – are being hit hardest and what policies we must fight for that will provide the greatest support for families now and in the future. That’s why we’re hosting a webinar this Wednesday, July 29th: The Economic Impact of COVID on Women.

Will you RSVP now to join this crucial live discussion so we can chart out a plan for protecting women’s economic opportunities now and in the wake of this crisis?

The Economic Impact of COVID on Women
Wednesday, July 29 at 6:00pm ET

RSVP Now »

PANELISTS:

Moderator: Rachel Carmona, Chief Operating Officer, Women’s March
Rinku Sen, Women’s March Board Co-President
Ash-Lee Woodard Henderson, Co-Executive Director of Highlander Research and Education Center

According to the International Monetary fund, "The Covid-19 pandemic threatens to roll back gains in women's economic opportunities, widening gender gaps that persist despite 30 years of progress." That’s unacceptable.

Women have been at the frontlines battling this pandemic as the majority of health care workers and child care providers – meanwhile losing the most jobs in the industries hardest hit by the recession including tourism, service, retail and hospitality.

Existing inequalities have been exacerbated by this crisis which is one reason why Black women are facing the highest rate of unemployment — with some reports showing 54% of Black women facing economic challenges like getting laid off or having their pay docked, compared to 44% of Black men, 31% of white women, and 27% of white men.

Congress must act now to provide support for women and families. As Sheri Johnson, a laid-off restaurant manager in Arizona says: "I don't know how anybody can not understand. That extra money, at this point in time, it's life changing. It's everything. This isn't about not wanting to work. It's about wanting to survive."

This pandemic won't be over anytime soon and women, families, and the working class need a safety net. Please RSVP now to join this crucial discussion on Wednesday.

See you Wednesday.

Rachel Carmona

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This is a difficult time for many. That’s why we’re only asking you to donate if you can afford to do so. We want you to take care of your loved ones first.

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