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May 19, 2016

Activists, Business Leaders, and Elected Officials Calling for Guaranteed Paid Sick Days

Family Values @ Work Coalitions Coordinate National Days of Action to Call for Healthy Families Act WASHINGTON, DC—Paid sick days activists in Family Values @…
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November 20, 2014

Paid Sick Days Needs to Cover Everyone

by Ellen Bravo There’s an old saying: “For want of a nail, a shoe was lost, For want of a shoe, a horse was lost,…
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October 13, 2011

Philadelphia City Council Approves Paid Sick Days

The Philadelphia city council voted 15-2 in favor of an amended living wage policy that will now require businesses that have contracts with or receive…
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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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March 4, 2011

Go Philly!

Despite the bleak news coming from across the country regarding budget deficits and workers’ rights, paid sick days campaigns are still providing bright spots in…
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