• reduced spread of pandemic and seasonal flu
• reduced use of emergency room visits for routine care
• enhanced public protection from diseases carried by sick workers in restaurants, day cares, and nursing homes
• reduced hunger and homelessness among sick low-income workers

Read the Massachusetts HIA: http://www.humanimpact.org/PSD

The coalition held a press conference to release the HIA and some coalition members testified before the legislature’s Committee on Labor and Workforce Development. Coverage of the day’s events included:

“Push to make sure all workers get paid sick days” (NECN)

“Bill would guarantee paid sick days for Mass. workers” (Lowell Sun)

“With flu worries, paid sick days act pitched as public health measure” (Arlington Advocate)

“Mass. sick leave bill gains momentum” (Sentinel and Enterprise)

“Labor committee reviewing bill mandating paid sick days” (Bay State Banner)