Press Releases
January 22, 2013
Flu Outbreak: Why Paid Sick Days Matter
We are in the midst of one of the worst flu seasons in recent memory. By the end of it, about 60 million Americans are…
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January 22, 2013
Why Not Just Stay Home?
"All around the country right now there are people who wake up sick and are asking themselves, 'If I stay home, will I have…
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January 22, 2013
Flu Season Even Tougher for Those Without Paid Sick Time
Emilio Palaguachi, center, speaks during a rally at New York's City Hall on Friday, Jan. 18, to call for immediate action on paid sick days…
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January 16, 2013
Your Corporate Policies Are Making People Sick
The U.S. is in the grip of a flu season that began earlier than usual, features stronger strains of the virus and includes a widespread…
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January 12, 2013
Flu Epidemic Means Working While Sick For Workers Without Leave
During flu season last year, Alfredo Galdamez recalls several co-workers showing up for work at his Chicago restaurant while sick. The eatery had an open…
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December 4, 2012
Low-wage jobs take toll on families
A recent report paints a bleak picture: An economy fueled by low-wage jobs will take a big toll on future generations. The holiday season begins…
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November 20, 2012
Earned sick days — the right thing to do
Thanksgiving gives us the opportunity to celebrate the many blessings in our lives, but it’s also a time to reflect on how we’re giving back…
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October 24, 2012
Times Are Tough for Low-Wage Workers
For many workers, basics such as fair pay and sick time can be elusive, and many are beginning to speak up. Ashley Maddox boards a…
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October 22, 2012
Workers seek right to use sick days for loved ones
To this day, Carolyn Pinkston says Aug. 16, 2009, was the worse day of her life. Early that morning, the 59-year-old single mother found herself…
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October 18, 2012
Proposed Miami-Dade Ordinance Would Require Sick Leave for Employees
A proposed Dade ordinance would allow all employees to earn paid sick time, a benefit 45 percent of local workers and 88 percent of restaurant…
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