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January 15, 2015
I worked in food and service industries
Dear Mr. President, My name is Ashley and I am writing to tell you why paid sick leave matters to me. When I started my…
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January 15, 2015
I work two part-time jobs
Dear President Obama, I’m writing to tell you about what the passage of a sick days law in Portland has meant to me. I work…
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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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January 14, 2015
My paycheck is crucial to my family’s survival
Dear Mr. President, My name is Paula and I live in Portland, Oregon. I have lived here for the last nine years. I am the…
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January 14, 2015
I don’t know what I would have done without paid leave
Dear President Obama, In January of 2013 I experienced a bulging disc and could not work for two weeks while I was recovering. Not only…
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January 14, 2015
Why isn’t paid sick leave the norm?
Dear President Obama, When my father was in hospice care in 2006, I was able to take time off with pay to be with him.…
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January 14, 2015
This impacts families tremendously
Dear President Obama, Recently my employer cut our paid leave to only a few days per year from what used to be a fair amount…
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January 14, 2015
The joy of bonding with a newborn child
Dear Mr. President: I’m writing to thank you for the support that you have shown to middle class working families throughout your presidency. Whether it’s…
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January 14, 2015
I was ultimately terminated by my employer
Dear President Obama, My husband and I were eagerly awaiting the birth of our fourth son. We both had full time jobs, but were prepared…
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