Tag: Paid Sick Days
August 25, 2011
Paid Sick Days Will Cut High Cost of Health Care
Concerned about the high cost of health care? A forthcoming report by the Institute for Women’s Policy Studies finds one cost-cutter: paid sick days. Researchers…
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August 8, 2011
Workers Strike Back at Verizon
Verizon appears not to have learned the lesson of Wisconsin — workers DO notice when “sacrifice” is a one-way street. Corporate giants like Verizon are…
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July 28, 2011
Milwaukee paid sick days coalition vows to fight on
COALITION VOWS TO FIGHT ON AFTER JUDGE FAILS TO STOP THEFT OF PAID SICK DAYS IN MILWAUKEE Politics trumped justice and the will of the…
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July 19, 2011
Aaron’s story: Luck shouldn’t determine whether you can take responsibility for your family
Via Washington Policy Watch: I'm the proud father of a 6-week old baby girl. As you can imagine, I've had my share of sleepless nights…
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July 11, 2011
New brochure offers compelling stories from workers and employers
A 6-page brochure featuring selected stories from FV@W's Working Families Story Bank is now available. The brochure offers a sample of the dozens of personal…
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July 10, 2011
Paid Sick Days Story Library Available for Media
Reporters looking to cover the 2011 National Summit on Paid Sick Days and Paid Family Leave, cosponsored by Family Values @ Work and the National…
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July 3, 2011
Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity: Interview with Ellen Bravo
Ellen Bravo recently did a video interview with Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity, offering exciting updates on grassroots campaigns across the country engaged in winning…
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June 16, 2011
PHILADELPHIA COUNCIL VOTES FOR PAID SICK DAYS
Second Win This Month, Fourth City to Pass Legislation Anyone who’s been to Philly knows about Philly cheesesteaks. When you buy one, you’ll be asked…
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June 15, 2011
Majority of Democrats, Republicans and Independents in Denver Support Paid Sick Days
New Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for Ballot Initiative Goals on Eve of Signature Collection Kick-Off A new poll by Anzalone-Liszt Research finds that 65 percent…
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May 6, 2011
For Mother’s Day: Mom deserves flowers – and paid sick days
Via Washington Policy Watch: - Alex Stone, Communications Manager, EOI In my family, Mother's Day usually includes an assortment of flowers, cards, candy and family…
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