Tag: Paid Leave
September 29, 2015
Family Values @ Work Praises Dept. of Labor Grants to Support State and Local Paid Family Leave Initiatives
Six of the Eight Grant Recipients Include States with Active Family Values @ Work Coalitions In response to this morning’s announcement that eight states will…
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September 28, 2015
Rubio’s Tax Credits Won’t Increase Access to Paid Family and Medical Leave
In response to Senator Marco Rubio’s announcement of a paid family leave proposal that would offer a tax credit to employers who offer paid family…
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September 23, 2015
Skewed Family Values
Several participants at the Republican debate last week spoke fervently about putting Rosa Parks’ image on the $10 bill. They also spoke fervently in support…
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August 27, 2015
Why unions fight for paid leave for all, and how you can get involved
Do unions only fight for unionized workers? No, unions have been an essential partner to Family Values @ Work in our advocacy for paid sick…
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August 18, 2015
New Investigative Report Reveals Devastating Effects of the Lack of Paid Family Leave on U. S. Mothers
Data analyzed for the report shows 1 in 4 women return to work within two weeks of childbirth CHICAGO—In These Times magazine today released a…
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August 18, 2015
New Report Signals National Emergency for Families
By Ellen Bravo The United States is facing an epidemic with devastating consequences for mothers and infants. According to a new report, nearly one in…
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June 19, 2015
Three Things Paid Leave Can Do For Dads
Paid leave is not just a woman's issue, it's a family issue - and fathers are just as affected. Here are three ways paid leave…
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January 18, 2015
Ellen on the progress of paid leave legislation
Ellen Bravo speaks with Robin Morgan on WMC Live podcast about the progress of paid leave legislation. Other guests include Eva Longoria, Dana Cowin and…
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December 21, 2013
Why We Need the Family Act
Last week, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) introduced the Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act (Family Act), a bill that would…
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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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