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Invite: Join us LIVE today for the White House Summit on Working Families!


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The Women’s Bureau invites you to watch the White House Summit on Working Families online TODAY starting at 9:00 a.m.

click on link below for live stream

 

http://www.workingfamiliessummit.org/

As you know, a growing number of working Americans – both men and women – struggle to balance the needs of their families with the responsibilities of their jobs. Yet while studies show that family-friendly workplace policies can actually enhance businesses’ profitability, many companies report that they lack the tools and expertise to redesign their workplaces to capture this competitive advantage.

Today, the White House, the Department of Labor and the Center for American Progress will host a Summit on Working Families to set an agenda for a 21st century workplace that works for all Americans, with a special focus on women and their families.

You’ve been with us at the Regional Forums in Atlanta, Boston, Denver, Chicago, New York, Rochester, Seattle and San Francisco, sharing your stories, perspectives, research and suggestions.  Your stories helped shape the agenda for the Summit, and we want to make sure you are plugged in to watch the event online.

Agenda highlights:

9:00AM: Opening remarks with Vice President Joseph Biden. Additional remarks from U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez, Senior Advisor to the President Valerie Jarrett, President of the Center for American Progress Neera Tanden, Dr. Jill Biden, and Director of the White House Council on Women and Girls Tina Tchen

9:20AM – 10:30AM: First panel discussion: Family Matters

11:00AM – 12:00PM: Online exclusive: Huffington Post Live discussion on Family Matters

12:30PM – 1:30PM: Second panel discussion: A 21st Century Economy that Works for Business and Workers

1:40PM: Remarks by President Barack Obama

3:30PM: Online exclusive: Huffing Post Live discussion on Career Ladders and Leadership

4:30PM – 5:30PM: Third panel discussion: Career Ladders and Leadership

5:30PM – 6:30PM: Closing remarks with First Lady Michelle Obama 

Get more details at www.workingfamiliessummit.org