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After six years of struggle by Domestic Workers United and their allies, the New York State Senate on June 1 passed the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights by a vote of 33-28. The bill requires overtime pay after eight-hour workdays and at least one day off weekly for more than 200,000 housekeepers, nannies and other [...]

President Obama’s recently proposed 2011 federal budget includes a $50 million State Paid Leave Fund. The fund will provide start-up support for state governments that want to enact paid leave options for workers. “A handful of States have enacted policies to offer paid family leave, but more States should have the chance,” notes an Office [...]

Paid sick days won in Milwaukee by a landslide! On November 4, 69% of those voting on the initiative said, “Yes! Don’t make me choose between the job I need and the family I love.” For more information, go to http://www.paidsickdaysmke.org.