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It’s bad enough to have the flu. But turns out the flu also significantly compromises the immune system, making flu patients more vulnerable to pneumonia. We saw the worst case scenario of this last year: of those who died from H1N1, most had a combination of flu and bacterial pneumonia. A new study, published in [...]

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For Immediate Release: January 11, 2009 Contact: Ellen Bravo, Executive Director, 414-916-7078 Washington, DC: Today Family Values at Work – a network of 14 state coalitions that supports strong health and family policies in the workplace – called on federal lawmakers to observe “National Influenza Vaccination Week,” January 10-16, by supporting a critical public health [...]

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  • Terry Carlson: Washington State law requires employers to allow workers to use sick leave to care for ill family members. Minnesota does not. This should be a benefi
  • Fredrick Livers: At least a hundred persons in our city have been infected with the H1N1 virus. I was very scared to get infected with this disease during the pandemic
  • Anna Begum: Michelle Obama is such a wonderful woman. I believe that she would be an excellent first lady.-'.

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    PSD Hearing at the State HousePSD Hearing at the State HouseFamily Fun Day in Support of Paid Sick DaysFamily Fun Day in Support of Paid Sick Days

About Family Values @ Work

Family Values @ Work is made up of labor-community coalitions in 14 states and national policy and data experts, collaboratively advocating for policies that provide paid time to care.

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