National Campaigns

Paid Sick Days for All!

True or False: Nearly half of all private sector workers don't have a single paid sick day. A: True. Believe it or not, the U.S. doesn't have any laws that require the private sector to provide paid sick days. The result--too many Americans are forced to go to work sick, to choose between taking care of a sick child or losing a day's pay, or even end up losing their jobs when illness strikes.

Stop Toxic Baby Bottles

Sign a petition calling for the CEOs of the leading manufacturers of baby bottles to stop the use of the toxic chemical bisphenol A (BPA) in our baby bottles and other children's products.

Stop Cutting Care for Kids!

The proposed 2009 federal budget includes huge cuts to childcare and afterschool care funding. Send two messages that these cuts won't fly with moms via the links below.

Fair Pay for All

Help overturn an outrage. The U.S. Supreme Court in the Ledbetter case made a decision that significantly sets back women's ability to demand equal pay for equal work. In fact, the ruling also undermines an employee's ability to stop pay discrimination based on race, religion, and national origin, as well as gender.

The Power of ONEsie

The MomsRising mom-made Power of ONEsie display is traveling the country to remind leaders that there are real people behind the call for family policies.

Send Sen. McCain Your Resume!

Last Wednesday, the Senate failed to pass the Fair Pay Act. What was almost worse than that defeat, were the downright insulting statements about women.

Support Breastfeeding Moms!

Sign the Statement of Support for Breastfeeding Moms and to advocate for the Breastfeeding Promotion Act which is moving through Congress.

Tell your Senator: Vote YES on Fair Pay

Good news! Your 21,258 petition signatures, 44 in-district meetings with U.S. Senate offices, and over 18,000 emailed letters to Congress are finally paying off: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid just announced he'll call for a vote on the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act next week.

MomsVote '08: Email the Candidates

Tell all the Presidential candidates, "We can't wait for state-by-state, we need paid family leave now." Let them know that passing paid family leave should be one of their first action priorities when they step into the Oval Office.

Keep Our Children Safe from Toxics!

Sign a petition to keep toys safe. Use your mobile phone while you're in a store shopping, or look online, to search a database of over 1,200 toys and other products to see if they contain toxic chemicals. Or even take action in CA to get toxic flame retardants out of furniture.

Help Launch MomsVote 08!

Let's insist all Presidential candidates make "family values" talk be about helping real families!


State Campaigns

Healthcare Stories

One in eight children are without healthcare coverage at all. Read about California MomsRising members personal experiences with the healthcare crisis, and reasons why healthcare should be a top priority. And then share your own stories too.

New Jersey Family Leave Insurance

We Won! New Jersey is now the 3rd state in the nation to have passed a paid family leave program.

Maine - Support an Act to Care

Right now the Maine legislature is considering a bill, An Act to Care for Working Families, which will allow employees in businesses with 25 or more employees to earn sick days.

Washington - Thanks for Paid Family Leave!

Live in Washington? Take a moment to tell your Legislators how much you appreciate the work that has been done so far for family leave insurance in Washington. Join us in sending thanks their way.

California -- Paid Sick Days

The city of San Francisco already ensures that workers are able to earn paid sick days. Help bring this essential support to the entire state, and urge your CA legislators to support and pass Paid Sick Days legislation.

Massachusetts -- Paid Sick Days

The Massachusetts Legislature is currently considering Paid Sick Days Legislation. This is great news, but the legislature won't take action to pass this bill without your support. Contact MA legislators today to encourage them to pass Paid Sick Days this legislative session.

California - No Toxic Furniture

Sign the Crystal Golden Jefferson Furniture Safety and Fire Prevention Act petition today so we can make it clear to our California leaders that it's not acceptable to compromise health of our children and families with toxic flame retardants in furniture.

California - Healthcare for All Kids!

Tell your legislators that any healthcare reform in California must include coverage for all kids now!

Georgia - Support the Parent Protection Act

The Parent Protection Act (HB 901) is a bi-partisan bill that would provide up to 24 hours of unpaid, job-protected leave per year to attend a child's school conferences, or; for the employee's own medical appointments, or to take a child, parent or spouse to medical appointments.

Massachusetts - Paid Sick Days Now!

Help keep an Act to Establish Paid Sick Days (HB1803/SB1073) moving in Massachusetts! This bill would establish 7 paid sick days per year for any illness, injury or health condition, or for attending a routine medical appointment, for an employee's use or for the use of employee's child, spouse, parent or parent of spouse.

Connecticut--Paid Sick Days

The Connecticut Legislature is within inches of passing Paid Sick Days! Contact the House today to urge them to make the final YES vote on this essential legislation before the session ends!

Ohio--Paid Sick Days

Citizens of Ohio petitioned the Ohio Legislature to consider a Paid Sick Days bill this session. But, they have not taken any action on the bill. Tell the legislature to act for Paid Sick Days today!