Month: May 2011
May 27, 2011
Connecticut Poised to Be First State with Paid Sick Days
Every vote matters – and everybody benefits when the people come together to work for protections for working families. We are proud of our member…
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May 25, 2011
Why Regulations Can Help Your Business Grow
Economist Heather Boushey has this pithy summary on BNET today explaining why policies like paid sick days are good for business as well as for…
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May 25, 2011
Rooting for Passage of Paid Sick Days in Philadelphia
Every night a second grade teacher washes the top cover of her reading couch because some child has had to come to class with the…
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May 23, 2011
Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity Features Paid Sick Days Fight in Milwaukee
Paid Sick Days for the Working Poor: A Test for Democracy in Wisconsin Here’s the lesson from the recent political fight in Milwaukee: when democracy…
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May 20, 2011
Job Killers that aren’t
The L.A. Times opinion piece, Job Killers that aren't, takes a closer look at the California Chamber of Commerce's list of "job killing" bills and…
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May 13, 2011
CONGRESS INTRODUCES NEW BILL TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH, WORKERS AND SPUR THE ECONOMY
Healthy Families Act Builds on National Momentum for Paid Sick Days Washington, DC – Focused on a strategy to help strengthen jobs and the economy…
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May 13, 2011
NEW AWARD FOR NATIONAL NETWORK FIGHTING FOR PAID SICK DAYS AND FAMILY LEAVE
Family Values @ Work Director Ellen Bravo Honored as "Visionary" by Ford Foundation Recognized for Helping Working Families Achieve Economic Security New York- The movement…
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May 13, 2011
The Healthy Families Act Introduced in Congress
Millions of Americans working without paid sick days face the impossible choice between caring for their health and that of their family, and keeping their…
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May 9, 2011
Mother’s Day Pledge
A young single mom of three is fired for taking a day off to care for her sick child. A new mother signs up for…
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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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