Virginia Could Become First Southern State with Paid Sick Days
Virginia is inching closer to becoming the first state in the South to pass a paid sick day standard. It
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Undervaluing of Caregiving Rooted in Black Women’s Stolen Labor
As we close out Black History Month, I’ve been thinking a lot about the mantle of caregiving Black Americans took
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The Real Cost-Benefit Analysis of Paid Leave
What is the cost of a father dying alone? Who knows the toll when chemo is what you do on
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The Fight for Public Sector Unions Is a Fight for Our Freedom
When the Supreme Court hears arguments in the case Janus v. AFSCME on February 26th, it will essentially consider “right
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Time to Care about Unions
“As we go marching, marching, unnumbered women dead, Go crying through our singing their ancient cry for bread. Small art
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The Wage Gap Persists for a Reason
It’s time again to recognize the day when the earnings of black women catch up with the previous year’s earnings
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Working Families Speak Out For Paid Sick Days and Paid Family Leave
Aisha – Childhood Surgery and Impossible Decisions
My son Alex was born in 2006 and has overcome challenge after challenge his entire life. Alex has Congenital Obstructive
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States With Paid Leave
When you compare the United States to other industrialized nations, you probably don’t expect to discover that the U.S. is
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What Are Paid Sick Days?
Every worker in America does have the right to stay home when they or a loved one is sick. But
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How Much Paid Leave Can I Get?
At some point, nearly everyone needs time to recover from childbirth or a serious illness or to care for a
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Statement on Paid Leave and the 2020 State of the Union Address
For media inquiries please contact Safiya Simmons at (414) 436-9536 or info@familyvaluesatwork.org “During the State of the Union, President Trump is
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A Win for Sick and Safe Leave Benefits in San Antonio
Statement from Family Values @ Work Co-Directors Ellen Bravo and Wendy Chun-Hoon on the Win for Sick and Safe Leave
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Bipartisan Majority, Like Voters, Supports Paid Leave
Statement by Family Values @ Work Co-Directors Ellen Bravo and Wendy Chun-Hoon “On September 25, the United States Senate took its
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