"On this week's 51%, we chat with Julie Gedro, dean of the College of Business at SUNY's Empire State University, about what the decline in remote jobs means for women workers. We also learn about a new mentorship program for underserved women in New York's Ulster County, and debate where the Equal Rights Amendment stands today. ---- Guests: Julie Gedro, dean of the College of Business at Empire State University; Amy Summers, executive director of Mentoring MUSE"
"51% is a national production of WAMC Northeast Public Radio in Albany, New York. Jesse King is our producer and host. Our associate producer is Madeleine Reynolds, and our theme is "Lolita" by the Albany-based artist Girl Blue. This episode also contains the tracks "Against" by Dirk Dehler and "funny bunny" by LowLevA."
A decline in remote jobs reduces workplace flexibility and exacerbates challenges for women balancing paid work and caregiving responsibilities, increasing risks of job loss and stalled career progression. Reduced access to remote positions disproportionately affects women who rely on flexible schedules for child care, elder care, or health needs, narrowing employment options and widening economic disparities. A mentorship program in Ulster County provides underserved women with career coaching, networking, and practical resources to improve job readiness and long-term earnings potential. The Equal Rights Amendment remains a contested legal and political issue with implications for constitutional gender-equality protections and future policy.
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