Category Archives: Family Leave Insurance
For Mom: Supporting paid family and medical leave
Via Washington Policy Watch: Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and I’ve been thinking long and hard about how to honor my mom for all the sacrifices she has made for me and my siblings over the last four … Continue reading
Lactation Breeds Lack: The High Cost of Breastfeeding
You can add “healthier babies” and “stronger pocketbooks” to the list of reasons why paid sick days and paid family leave are essential to economic recovery for America’s working families: The percentage of American mothers who breastfeed their babies has … Continue reading
The WA campaign for Family and Medical Leave Insurance starts tomorrow!
Tomorrow, the WA Work and Family Coalition will kick off a year-long campaign for expanding Family and Medical Leave Insurance in Washington state – and we need your support! Currently, Washington’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI) program is slated … Continue reading