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December 10, 2014
FV@W 2014 Program Book
Family Values @ Work's 21 diverse state coalitions celebrates 11 years of winning activism and advocacy for working families. The following program book highlights the…
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December 8, 2014
FV@W Awards ‘Game-Changer’ Awards for Paid Sick Days, Family Leave Advocacy
Contact: Alex Edwards, alex.edwards@berlinrosen.com, 202.800.8691 (New York) – Family Values @ Work today announced the recipients of its annual Game Changer Awards, given to five…
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December 4, 2014
We Want Justice for Peggy Young
Peggy Young worked for UPS when her doctor ordered her to stop lifting heavy boxes of 20 pounds or more. UPS denied her any accommodation,…
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November 24, 2014
Why I’m Standing with Walmart Workers This Black Friday
As a student at University of Minnesota-Duluth, Cantare Davunt graduated with a bachelor’s degree in international studies. As a Walmart associate, she’s an activist fighting…
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November 21, 2014
Why I’m Standing with Walmart Workers This Black Friday
As a student at University of Minnesota-Duluth, Cantare Davunt graduated with a bachelor's degree in international studies. As a Walmart associate, she's an activist fighting…
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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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November 20, 2014
Paid Sick Days Needs to Cover Everyone
by Ellen Bravo There’s an old saying: “For want of a nail, a shoe was lost, For want of a shoe, a horse was lost,…
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November 6, 2014
Why the Momentum for Paid Sick Days?
By Ellen Bravo As reporters took note of the clean sweep for paid sick days ballot initiatives in an otherwise lopsided electoral night, they all…
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November 5, 2014
HISTORIC ELECTION: Voters Speak, Send Resounding Victory for Paid Sick Days Nationwide
Unprecedented Year of Wins Continues With Paid Sick Days Sweep in Massachusetts; Montclair and Trenton, New Jersey; Oakland, CA Contact: Alex Edwards, alex.edwards@berlinrosen.com, 202-800-8691 (Washington, DC) –…
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October 23, 2014
Family and Medical Leave Insurance Funds: Think Heartland
Mention state funds to provide wage replacement during a family leave and most people think of states on one or the other coasts. But campaigns…
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