Wisconsin
Chantia’s Story
“I think that anyone who works an honest job should be able to provide for their family, but the truth is that there are thousands of women like me in this country who are working poverty wage jobs or losing their jobs because they need to care for their kids.”
Lennise’s Story
She said, well you’re a temp and they are not. Needless to say, I never called in sick again.
Stili’s Story
.. [sick] children need to be home. They need to go to a doctor. They need medication. They need their parents freed up to be able to do this.
Stephanie’s Story
If parents can’t take time off [their sick] children can’t get the rest they need to get better.
Katie’s Story
While I was a student I had several different student jobs and none of them had paid sick days or paid leave
Laura’s Story
After having my son I was given a hard time about having to take time of or leave early when he was sick
Rhonda’s Story
When my daughters are sick…I have to choose between rent, gas, and phone bills because of the loss of wages.
