Tag: Paid Leave
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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February 14, 2012
President’s Budget a Win for Paid Family Leave
Since 2002, California, New Jersey and Washington have passed programs to make family leave affordable. Plenty of states would like to join them, but they…
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