Tag: Paid Family Leave
October 30, 2013
Pregnant Women Need a Break
by Carol Joyner Any woman who’s gone through pregnancy hears the same advice: hydrate more and listen to the needs of your changing body. Almost…
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June 20, 2012
End Unchecked Use of ‘Job Killer’ Allegations
The right wing relies on an old method of deception: repeat something often enough and people will begin to accept it as fact. And when…
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April 13, 2012
Stop the War on Mothers
By Ellen Bravo I love the image of conservatives hiding behind the flag of motherhood to protect themselves against charges of gender insensitivity. It’s like…
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November 17, 2011
The Health Benefits of Paid Family Leave
By Lili Farhang, Human Impact Partners In February, my partner and I had a baby. The pregnancy and birth went smoothly and our son was…
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March 11, 2011
Standing up for a Family Friendly Economy
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s brazen attack on working families reminds us what a mountain we’ve climbed to get even the most basic rights for America’s…
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June 3, 2010
Family leave insurance can help prime the pump for economic recovery
Via Washington Policy Watch Whether we're in a recession or economic boom, almost all employees have family obligations. From planning the birth of a new…
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May 9, 2010
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
By ELLEN BRAVO We've been bombarded with ads promising the perfect gift for Mom, from chocolates and flowers to iPhones. Here’s my list of what…
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May 7, 2010
New resource on the economy and policies that value families at work
Check out this new policy resource from Family Values @ Work: Our Economy Needs Family Values @ Work Now More Than Ever. It's a great…
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February 10, 2010
Report on the Importance of Newborn Family Leave
Supporters of the work of Family Values @ Work will be interested to read this review of the research on the importance of family leave…
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February 10, 2010
Follow the New York Campaigns on Facebook and Twitter
You can now follow the New York paid sick days and family leave insurance campaigns on Facebook and Twitter. Check the campaigns out at: Time…
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