Paid Sick Days

Family Economic Security Paid Family Leave Paid Sick Days Politics & Policy

October 12, 2016

My combined maternity leave through 4 different pregnancies is still far less than the 6 weeks that is suggested by our medical community for a new mom to take off to heal from just one delivery. My goal in life is to leave the world better for my children. That's why I wrote my state legislature, my U.S. Congressional members and the President. Of everyone I wrote, I never dreamed I would hear from the President.

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Bobbie Crawford

Family Economic Security Paid Sick Days Politics & Policy

October 7, 2016

If you’ve been to a doctor’s office or pharmacy lately, you’ve seen the signs announcing that flu season is here, and urging you to get your flu shot now. Even if I do get the flu, I’ll count myself among the luckier ones, because my employer provides me with paid sick days. Not everyone is so lucky. The U.S. is one of only a few rich countries that doesn’t guarantee workers paid sick leave. Roughly 41 million workers in our country lack this basic protection to care for themselves or a sick family member. Last week, the Department of Labor (DOL) took a step toward fixing this.

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Lecia Imbery

Family Economic Security Paid Family Leave Paid Sick Days Politics & Policy

October 4, 2016

As a former federal contractor without the ability to earn paid sick days, I know firsthand what an incredible impact President Obama's Executive Rrder will have on families’ economic security and peace of mind.

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Katy S.

Family Economic Security Paid Family Leave Paid Sick Days

September 29, 2016

There are a wide range of issues that affect family economic security, but two that consistently rise to the top are: Access to paid sick days and equal pay. Today the White House announced two actions, addressing each of these crucial issues. MomsRising members across the nation, tens of thousands...

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Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

Childcare & Early Education MomsVote Paid Sick Days Politics & Policy

September 25, 2016

I was supposed to spend the first part of last week in Washington, D.C. coming together with women activists from around the U.S. to learn and organize so that women are poised to act and lead in this 2016-2017 election. #WeWontWait is about raising our voices to prioritize the needs of women and...

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Meredith Tweed

Family Economic Security Paid Sick Days

September 13, 2016

Morristown could become the next municipality in New Jersey to pass paid sick days!

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Sara Alcid

Family Economic Security Paid Sick Days

August 24, 2016

The St. Paul City Council is voting on earned sick time TODAY! This is our final chance to have an impact on the outcome of this important ordinance.

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Sara Alcid

Family Economic Security Paid Sick Days

August 18, 2016

The Duluth City Council voted to create an earned sick time task force. Thank them for taking this important step & tell them that you support the introduction of an ordinance!

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Sara Alcid

Family Economic Security Paid Sick Days

August 9, 2016

What does this mean for St. Paul families? Well, for an average family without earned sick time, just 3.5 days of missed work is the equivalent to an entire month of groceries. Wow.

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Sara Alcid

Family Economic Security Paid Sick Days

July 18, 2016

We can't afford any further delays on DC paid leave legislation. Tell the DC Council to prioritize the Universal Paid Leave Act when they reconvene in September!

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Sara Alcid