Press Releases
May 13, 2011
The Healthy Families Act Introduced in Congress
Millions of Americans working without paid sick days face the impossible choice between caring for their health and that of their family, and keeping their…
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May 9, 2011
Mother’s Day Pledge
A young single mom of three is fired for taking a day off to care for her sick child. A new mother signs up for…
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May 6, 2011
For Mother’s Day: Mom deserves flowers – and paid sick days
Via Washington Policy Watch: - Alex Stone, Communications Manager, EOI In my family, Mother's Day usually includes an assortment of flowers, cards, candy and family…
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May 6, 2011
Corporate Donors over Milwaukee Voters- Outrageous Walker Strikes Again
In yet another attack on Wisconsin families, Governor Walker signed a bill yesterday to nullify the Milwaukee paid sick days law to please his large,…
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April 20, 2011
Milwaukee Paid Sick Days Campaign – Inspiring Wisconsin, Inspiring the Nation
Ellen Bravo appeared with Laura Flanders on gritTV on tax day to talk about the paid sick days fight in Milwaukee. "What's at stake is…
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April 15, 2011
Midwest Workers Speak: The Employee Case for Flexibility in Manufacturing
On April 14 the U.S. Department of Labor was in Chicago to host the third national forum in their series of “National Dialogues on Workplace…
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March 28, 2011
The Real Barriers to Economic Security
Who said the following:“To my mind this is all wrong. The experience of the past proves conclusively that the best government is the least possible…
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March 25, 2011
LANDMARK VICTORY FOR WISCONSIN WORKERS ON PAID SICK DAYS
Momentum Building Nationwide for Paid Sick Days Laws Opposition Grows to Wisconsin State Bill That Would Overturn Milwaukee Paid Sick Days Law MILWAUKEE—A historic…
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March 25, 2011
Landmark Victory For Wisconsin Workers On Paid Sick Days: Momentum Building Nationwide for Paid Sick Days Laws
Opposition Grows to Wisconsin State Bill That Would Overturn Milwaukee Paid Sick Days Law MILWAUKEE—A historic decision this morning by the Wisconsin State Court…
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March 24, 2011
Around the country, supporters of paid sick days speaking out
Read recent op-eds from small business owners, physicians and working parents who want paid sick days in their communities. Philadelphia InquirerThis boss doesn't mind sick…
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