News & Views
January 14, 2015
They called and told me I was being separated from the company
Dear President Obama, I’m the mother of an 11-year-old boy. He’s very unique, and I think he’s the best kid in the world. He has…
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January 14, 2015
I was denied the use of my paid sick time
Dear President Obama, My name is Sonya. I am a board member of 9to5 Atlanta. In 2010 I submitted a request to my employer for…
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January 14, 2015
I work as a home health caregiver for the elderly
Dear President Obama, My name is Rev. Harriet Bradley. I am a board member of 9to5 Atlanta. The mission of 9to5 is to build a…
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January 14, 2015
An individual who has a disability
Dear President Obama, My name is Dawn... and I work full time in public policy as an advocate for people with disabilities in Georgia. Not…
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January 14, 2015
I had to return by a certain date or be terminated
Dear Mr. President: Thank you for the opportunity to read my letter on an issue that can no longer be overlooked. I am a disabled…
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January 14, 2015
What was available to me should not be a privilege
Dear Mr. President, I am writing this letter in support of Paid Family Leave. While the United States is a country that purports to love…
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January 14, 2015
My husband and I are the primary caretakers of our elderly mothers
Dear President Obama: I’m writing to express my deep gratitude for the time and attention you have put into securing women’s rights, from your first…
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January 14, 2015
If a person is not healthy they cannot work
Dear Mr. President: My name is Erin and I am writing you to talk with you about the importance of paid family and medical leave.…
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January 14, 2015
I could use five “critical illness” days to care for her
Dear Mr. President: Thank you for the opportunity to write on an issue that is important to many of us. My daughter has Neurofibromatosis Type…
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January 14, 2015
Little chance to fight cancer because I was too busy fighting to keep my job
Dear President Obama, My name is Carolynn and I am a member of 9to5 Colorado and I am a cancer survivor. I am writing to…
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