PUBLIC POLICY

Our Public Policy Committee educates and creates programing around citizen education on local, state and federal government issues and processes as well as engaging community partners for nonpartisan social action.

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. has defined the following advocacy priorities related to civic engagement:

Voter Education, Registration, and Rights
Increasing the number of women candidates running for public office
Issuing timely policy alerts (to our membership and community citizens)
Issuing position papers on public policy platform issues

Additionally, the Queen City Metropolitan Chapter's Public Policy Committee will assist the chapter in advocating for policies that promote access and equity in Health, Education, and Economic Empowerment. QCMC is a member of NC Women Matter, a non-partisan coalition committed to building the capacity for all women and women’s organizations to have their voices heard in upcoming elections.

Bereavement Leave Approved in NC

Employees will be eligible for up to 40 hours of paid leave following the loss of an immediate family member, including a spouse, child, sibling, parent, or grandparent. Step, half, and in-law family members are included as well as any dependent living in the employee’s home.
The bereavement leave covers the loss of a loved one for any reason and is retroactive to September 27, 2024 due to Hurricane Helene. Any eligible employee who suffered a loss after September 27, whether due to the storm or other causes, will have access to the leave. Eligible employees have up to six months after the death to take bereavement leave. You can read the full statement HERE.

You can also read more in this article by the News & Observer: https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article294933399.html

PUBLIC POLICY

Bereavement Leave ​Approved in NC

Bereavement Leave Approved in NC