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Author: Family Values @ Work

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December 13, 2013

Celebrating 10 Years of Wins

In honor of Family Values @ Work 10th anniversary, check out our new digital program book, highlighting ten years of winning policies that improve families,…
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December 12, 2013

Value Families with the FAMILY Act

by Ellen Bravo Our families and our economy are at a crossroad.  In fact, many people would say that we’re stuck at the intersection between…
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December 12, 2013

FAMILY VALUES @ WORK APPLAUDS INTRODUCTION OF NATIONAL FAMILY LEAVE INSURANCE PROGRAM

FAMILY Act Will Help Strengthen Families and the Economy Washington, DC – Family Values @ Work, a network of coalitions in 21 states working to pass family-friendly…
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December 11, 2013

ACTIVISTS CELEBRATE LOCAL POLICY WINS AND NATIONAL MOMENTUM WITH FAMILY VALUES @ WORK

Local Sick Days and Family Leave Laws Help 20 Million Americans; Pave the Way for Introduction of Federal FAMILY Act Contact: Alex Edwards, alex.edwards@berlinrosen.com, 202-800-8691…
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November 27, 2013

Rep. Nancy Pelosi Rallies Support in Washington State for Women’s Economic Agenda

U.S. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and U.S. Representatives Suzan DelBene and Adam Smith joined hundreds of workers and parents in Seattle November 25 for…
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November 27, 2013

Rep. Nancy Pelosi Rallies Support in Washington State for Women’s Economic Agenda

U.S. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and U.S. Representatives Suzan DelBene and Adam Smith joined hundreds of workers and parents in Seattle November 25 for…
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November 14, 2013

Siblings Are Family, Too

Anne Marie Pearson of West Chester, Pennsylvania, took care of her sister, Joanne, five years ago when she was dying of cancer. “This was a…
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November 14, 2013

Siblings Are Family, Too

Anne Marie Pearson of West Chester, Pennsylvania, took care of her sister, Joanne, five years ago when she was dying of cancer. “This was a…
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October 31, 2013

Expanding DC’s Paid Sick Days Would Bring $7.9 Million In Benefits To Employers

While Washington, DC has a law that requires businesses to give workers between three and seven paid sick days a year, lawmakers in the city…
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October 30, 2013

Pregnant Women Need a Break

by Carol Joyner Any woman who’s gone through pregnancy hears the same advice: hydrate more and listen to the needs of your changing body. Almost…
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