Tag: Paid Leave
October 22, 2015
Statement on Paul Ryan ’s Proclamation
Ellen Bravo, executive director of Family Values @ Work, a network of coalitions in 21 states fighting to pass paid sick days and paid family…
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October 9, 2015
Paid Family Leave: From Political Talking Point to Serious Election Issue
The online headline said it best: “DC could become best place to have a baby, be sick, or have parents.” We may not all bear…
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October 8, 2015
California Expands Paid Family Leave Protections
California’s bill to expand job protection to workers taking leave for a family member is now on the desk of Governor Jerry Brown. SB406 recognizes…
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October 8, 2015
Two More States Introduce Bills for FMLI
On October 6, the Washington, DC City Council introduced what will be the nation’s strongest bill for family and medical leave insurance (FMLI) if passed.…
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October 6, 2015
David Deary, Rhode Island
Life changed dramatically for David and his wife when their second son, Caleb, was born with a rare genetic brain malformation that left him profoundly…
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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 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
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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October 6, 2015
Inneshia Hart, New York
Inneshia first heard about the paid family leave insurance (PFLI) campaign in New York at an 1199 SEIU conference for home health aides. When an…
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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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