In 1987, the U.S. House of Representatives designated the full third week in April as "National Minority Cancer Awareness Week. The resolution drew attention to, "an unfortunate, but extremely important fact about cancer. While cancer affects men and women of every...
Month: April 2010
NASW Recognizes National Minority Cancer Awareness Week 2010
In 1987, the U.S. House of Representatives designated the full third week in April as "National Minority Cancer Awareness Week. The resolution drew attention to, "an unfortunate, but extremely important fact about cancer. While cancer affects men and women of every...
Equal Pay Day 2010
In concert with other social justice partners, NASW, on April 20, 2010 observed Equal Pay Day by calling for passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act (H.R.12/S.182). Equal Pay Day highlights salary inequity endured by women across America and seeks to eliminate the wage...
Support Incentive Payments for Clinical Social Workers in Medicare/Medicaid
Take Action Today! Action Requested Contact your Representative today about signing on as a cosponsor to H.R. 5040, the "HIT Extension for Behavioral Health Services Act." Background Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-RI) has introduced bi-partisan legislation along with Rep....
Congress Remembers Dr. Dorothy I. Height
Social work pioneer and civil rights leader, Dr. Dorothy I. Height passed away on April 20. Within 24 hours, the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives passed separate resolutions celebrating Dr. Height’s life of and recognizing her lifelong dedication and...
News from the Hill
April 2010 - First Edition Political Climate After Health Care Reform was signed into law, Congress left on a much needed recess in late March and early April. Politically speaking, most Members of Congress are trying to improve their polling numbers at a time when...
President Obama Signs Proclamation for National Volunteer Week
As social workers we often serve as volunteers and have volunteers serve with us. Volunteers are essential to the operation of so many non-profit organizations. President Obama signed a proclamation for National Volunteer Week, April 18-24, 2010. In the proclamation,...
Equal Rights for Hospital Visitation
The policies of NASW have clearly and consistently stated the profession’s commitment towards ensuring that all local, state, federal, and international policies and/or legislation ban all forms of discrimination, including those based on race, ethnicity, sexual...