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May 11, 2018
This is What Bipartisanship Looks Like
When Zero Weeks premiered in Washington, DC on April 17, the audience got to see how paid leave can be a bipartisan issue and experience…
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May 1, 2018
Fighting Back Against Preemption
As coalitions across the country work to enact paid sick days laws and other workplace reforms, we’re facing an ongoing threat – corporate lobbyists who…
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April 12, 2018
New Jersey Wins Statewide Paid Sick Days
“It took years of organizing, wins in 13 municipalities, support from local residents, community groups, health care professionals, business leaders, clergy, local mayors and a…
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April 9, 2018
Mother’s Day, A Special Holiday
Mother’s Day is a special holiday for all of us at Family Values @ Work. Though we celebrate mothers all year long, we love having…
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March 8, 2018
Gender Equity Requires a Strong Paid Leave Program
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, a major new report confirms what our own experiences and common sense tell us: Women’s equality depends on access…
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March 4, 2018
Walters Bill: Beware the Wolf in Shepherd’s Clothing
What’s worse than a wolf in sheep’s clothing? A wolf in shepherd’s clothing, pretending to protect the flock while setting out to prey upon them.…
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February 16, 2018
The Fight for Public Sector Unions Is a Fight for Our Freedom
When the Supreme Court hears arguments in the case Janus v. AFSCME on February 26th, it will essentially consider “right to work” legislation for public…
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February 16, 2018
Austin City Council Passes First Paid Sick Time Policy in Texas, U.S. South
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Sam Robles, sam@workersdefense.org, (512) 466-9258 Bo Delp, bo@workersdefense.org, (202) 341-7191 Policy creates opportunity for all working families to earn paid sick…
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February 16, 2018
Why Paid Sick Days And Paid Leave Are Crucial For Black Workers
As we take time this month to focus in on Black history, let us acknowledge a reality that is often overlooked in Black communities: Black…
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February 14, 2018
Standing By Our Values On Valentine’s Day
Feb 14th is normally a day to celebrate our relationships, and the one I have with my partner has been one of the healthiest relationships…
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