This is an excerpt: YWCA USA is committed to women's empowerment and economic advancement. As such, we believe that the leader of the Department of Labor (DOL) must be an egalitarian and seasoned advocate for workers’ rights. Andrew Puzder, CEO of CKE Restaurants, opposes the minimum wage, an anti-worker perspective that is not representative of the majority of Americans.

This is an excerpt: The Department of Education is responsible for a wide range of programs that impact young people from their earliest years through college. The person who leads this department must be willing and able to build and protect bright futures for all students.

This is an excerpt: Housing and Urban Development (HUD) leads the nation on a variety of critical issues, including home ownership, affordable housing, and anti-discrimination work. As an affordable housing provider since 1858, we believe that the secretary of HUD must understand the intersecting complexities of poverty and housing, particularly as they relate to domestic violence.

This is an excerpt: YWCA USA believes deeply that our nation needs an attorney general who will help restore faith in our justice system. We need a leader who will bring together members of local communities, law enforcement agencies, churches and civil rights organizations, and ensure that law enforcement agencies receive adequate training, document racial profiling incidents, and are held to high standards.

This is an excerpt: YWCA USA calls upon the incoming administration to uphold the core American values of justice, equity, and fairness in their upcoming political appointments. The most recent appointee, Steve Bannon, holds and amplifies anti-Black, Islamophobic, anti-Semitic, misogynist, anti-immigrant, and anti-LGBTQ perspectives which are counter to these values.

This is an excerpt: YWCA USA is committed to finding opportunities to push our mission forward and will continue to prioritize the issues that impact the families and communities we serve.As necessary, we will work fervently to oppose policies and halt legislation that would harm or oppress women, girls, and communities of color.

This is an excerpt: For Immediate ReleaseContact: James Grantjames@jamesgrantpr.com(917) 626-1300In this time of change and transition, YWCA remains resolute and focused on our mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.