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February 6, 2013
FMLA Anniversary Events in D.C. Call for Celebration and Expansion
Leading political and administration figures in Washington, DC gathered on February 5 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act. From…
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November 9, 2011
Time to Occupy K Street
It’s time to expand the Occupy Wall Street movement to include K Street, home of the corporate lobbyists. As the top one percent carry out…
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May 19, 2021
We’re Getting Close to Paid Leave for Us All!
The Family Values @ Work National Paid Leave Rally pulled out all of the stops last week to ensure that the nation understands the pivotal…
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March 29, 2013
Deal Reached to Force Paid Sick Leave in New York City
New York City is poised to mandate that thousands of companies provide paid time off for sick employees, bolstering a national movement that has been…
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March 29, 2013
What’s Behind the Momentum for Paid Sick Days?
By Ellen Bravo In just two weeks, the movement for paid sick days has seen three victories – in Portland, Oregon, Philadelphia, and most recently,…
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October 6, 2015
Kim Schofield, Georgia
Kim first heard of the Family Care Act, which would ensure those who earn paid sick days can use the time to care for family…
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October 6, 2015
Nancy Yarbrough, Wisconsin
Nancy Yarbrough knew exactly where she should be when her mother’s health deteriorated – at her side in the hospital. That meant a month without…
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October 1, 2015
Maria Fortes, Family Activist
An immigrant from Cape Verde, Maria Fortes became involved as a volunteer with the Coalition for Social Justice helping with voter registration and turnout. When…
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October 6, 2015
Fabiola Gonzalez, Denver Colorado
Fabiola had been working at her retail job for four years when her dad became ill. She took a week when he had surgery, but…
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October 6, 2015
Sara Orris, Connecticut
Sara Orris, a teacher for 14 years, has an 11-year-old daughter Natalie with a rare genetic condition. Last year after a grueling surgery and hospital…
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