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Author: Family Values @ Work

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September 13, 2012

Fight Voter Suppression in Orlando

by Ellen Bravo This is what democracy does NOT look like: Hundreds of community activists, faith leaders, business owners and others in Orange County, Florida,…
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September 13, 2012

10 Ways to Rebuild the Middle Class for Hard Working Americans

REPORT: 10-Ways-to-Rebuild-the-Middle-Class The middle class is the great engine of the american economy. but today that engine is sputtering and as a result, both american families…
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September 4, 2012

10 Ways to Win Women’s Votes

As candidates across the country try to appeal to women voters, Family Values @ Work is offering this guide on how to win women's support:
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September 4, 2012

Seattle Celebrates Start of Earned Sick Days

by Lynne Dodson and Diane Zahn A year ago, when you went to a local Seattle restaurant, grocery store or even health clinic, there was…
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September 2, 2012

This small-business owner welcomes earned sick time

Orange County voters will likely have the opportunity to enact an earned sick-time initiative this November. As a small-business owner, I'm eager to throw my…
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September 1, 2012

New law requires paid sick leave at Seattle businesses

SEATTLE - A new law that took effect Saturday means Seattle is now one of the few cities in the nation requiring businesses to offer…
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August 17, 2012

Here’s a Tip for Restaurant Week, D.C.: Paid Sick Days Mean Healthy Workers, Healthy Businesses and a Healthy District.

by Wendy Chun-Hoon Ahh…Restaurant Week in D.C.  I’ve been dying to try this place!  Upscale.  Always packed.  Good food, good wine, and...ah, ah, aaaaa-chooooo! Unfortunately,…
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August 17, 2012

U.S. Trails World in Paid Time Off as 40% Don’t Get Money

About 40 percent of U.S. workers, or more than 55 million Americans, don’t get paid when they take vacation or sick days, the government reported.…
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August 16, 2012

New Government Figures Confirm Huge Gaps in Access to Paid Leave

New figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show how serious the lack of earned sick time is for workers in this country – and…
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August 16, 2012

Can’t Momma Get a (Paid) Day Off?

I’ve had premature babies. I’ve had cancer. I’ve had it good. Unlike most new mothers and people with major illnesses, I didn’t have to worry…
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