Press Releases
September 16, 2024
National Storytelling Event Highlights Universal Need for Caregiving
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 16, 2024) – On Friday, September 13, Family Values @ Work (FV@W) hosted an unforgettable evening of storytelling to illuminate the often-overlooked…
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September 5, 2024
FV@W Joins Experts From Across the Country to Release Paid Safe Leave Report
CONTACT: Safiya Simmons Washington DC - Family Values @ Work is proud to join with national, state, and tribal partners from across the country today…
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August 7, 2024
Four-Day WorkWeek Provides A Better Work Life Balance for Mothers, Caregivers and Families
Washington, D.C. - Family Values @ Work (FV@W) recently released a case study highlighting the lessons learned from their four-day workweek experience. The study shows…
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June 27, 2024
Family Values @ Work Leadership and Paid Family Leave Advocates From Across the Nation Gather to Share Best Paid Leave Practices
Washington, D.C. - Family Values @ Work hosted more than 100 state administrators and paid leave advocates during a two-day conference to share best practices…
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May 30, 2024
Connecticut Expands Paid Sick and Safe Days
Washington (DC) - On May 21, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed into law HB 5005 which will expand Connecticut’s paid sick and safe days law…
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April 15, 2024
White House Panel Discusses Paid Leave, Increasing Access to High-Quality Care and Supporting Caregivers
Washington, DC - Today, Family Values @ Work Network member Juliana Brown gave remarks at the Celebration of Care panel at the White House to discuss…
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March 20, 2024
FV@W Reacts to New Legislation on Vacation Time
Family Values @ Work commends Representatives Magaziner, Budzinski, Casar, and Crockett for leading the way with the Protected Time Off Act and Senator Sanders for the…
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March 18, 2024
We’re Closed to Pass Paid Leave
What would it look like if we all paused work for one day? This Women’s History Month, women across the country are coming together to…
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March 11, 2024
Family Values @ Work’s Media Statement on Biden’s 2025 Budget
Washington, D.C. - Today, President Biden included paid family and medical leave in the 2025 budget. This is a great victory after decades of building…
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March 8, 2024
2024 State of the Union Media Statement from Family Values @ Work
The needs of working families and caregivers took center stage in last night’s State of the Union address. We did that! Decades of building power…
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