ADVANCING POLICIES THAT SUPPORT WOMEN AND FAMILIES

Creating opportunity requires more than good programs—it requires good policy.

Collaborate Cleveland advocates for practical, evidence-based policies that improve economic outcomes for women and support the wellbeing of the whole community. Today, our advocacy focuses on Paid Family Leave and Pay Equity—both issues with proven policy solutions that impact women’s economic security and mobility. By working alongside community partners, employers, and policymakers, we're building a future where women have the support and opportunities they deserve.

Paid Family Leave Impact

• Advocated for almost 20,000 public sector workers to gain access to paid leave, including City of Cleveland municipal workers.
• Bipartisan paid family medical leave legislation introduced at the Ohio Statehouse in 2026.
• 300+ leaders gathered to learn about and advocate for the importance of paid family leave

Pay Equity Impact

• Passage of the City of Cleveland’s pay transparency law requiring employers to post salary ranges and not ask for salary histories.
• 125 employers educated on the pay transparency law in Cleveland.
• 109,000+ workers benefiting from pay transparency law protections in Cleveland.

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