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November 17, 2016
Statement on U.S. Elections – What Will This Mean for My Family?
Family Values @ Work is rooted in the belief that everyone should be able to take care of their family -- the people they love…
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May 27, 2016
Minneapolis Will Become First Midwestern City with Paid Sick Days!
by Ellen Bravo Today’s paid sick days victory in Minneapolis is a huge win for Minneapolis workers and will help boost health and safety in…
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August 18, 2015
New Investigative Report Reveals Devastating Effects of the Lack of Paid Family Leave on U. S. Mothers
Data analyzed for the report shows 1 in 4 women return to work within two weeks of childbirth CHICAGO—In These Times magazine today released a…
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February 10, 2015
Why I Hate That NyQuil Ad
I usually don’t watch ads on TV—that’s what DVRs are for. But when I do see live shows, say a Packers game or the nightly…
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January 21, 2015
POTUS Action Helps Working Families Succeed as Caregivers and Providers
President Underscores Commitment with Invitation to Maryland Paid Sick Days Sponsor Contact: Laura Brandon, laura.brandon@berlinrosen.com, 202-641-8477 Following President Obama’s State of the Union remarks on…
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January 15, 2015
The folks who keep our businesses running deserve paid sick time
Dear President Obama, My name is Jen Kimmich. I co-founded the Alchemist Brewery with my husband, John, 12 years ago. For nearly 30 years, I…
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January 15, 2015
President Obama’s Announcement Major Win for Working Families
For Immediate Release: Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015 Contact: Laura Brandon, laura.brandon@berlinrosen.com, 202-641-8477 After learning that President Obama was poised to announce a series of moves…
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November 20, 2014
Recognizing National Family Caregivers Month
In recognition of National Family Caregivers Month in November, the broad-based coalition of organizations pushing for the Family And Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act are…
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September 10, 2014
Big Win in California But More to Do
By Ellen Bravo Six and a half million Californians will have reason to celebrate today after Governor Jerry Brown signs the Healthy Families, Healthy Workplaces…
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June 30, 2014
Being Part of the White House Summit on Working Families
By Ellen Bravo I was so honored to be part of the program at the White House Summit on Working Families. It was pretty cool…
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