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20 Years After FMLA, We Can Do Better for Working Families

Until 1993, most American workers were on their own when they welcomed a new baby or faced a personal or family health crisis. But on August 5, 1993 – 20 years ago today – the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) took effect. The FMLA guarantee

  • August 5, 2013
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Washington State Labor Council Passes Resolution in Support of Paid Leave

Last week, the Washington State Labor Council (WSLC), AFL-CIO, hosted their 2013 State Convention. The convention is an annual gathering of of the WSLC’s more than 500 affiliated labor organizations, representing about 400,000 members across Washington.

  • August 2, 2013
  • Washington Work and Family Coalition
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Rhode Island Governor Signs Paid Family and Medical Leave into Law

Families in Rhode Island will now have access to paid family and medical leave thanks to new legislation signed into law by Governor Chafee this week. Championed by We Care Rhode Island and Family Values at Work, Rhode Island’s Temporary Caregivers

  • July 26, 2013
  • Washington Work and Family Coalition
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WA Work and Family Coalition blocked efforts by conservatives to gut family-friendly policies

After two special legislative sessions this year, it’s safe to say that many of us are glad it’s finally over!  The actions of the legislature were driven by the need to pass the state’s operating budget and sharp political divisions between the Ho

  • July 5, 2013
  • Washington Work and Family Coalition
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Want to be a part of Paid Sick Days for Tacoma?

From Healthy Tacoma: No one should have to work sick, or choose between staying home with a sick child and losing pay. Yet 2 in 5 workers in Tacoma have no paid sick leave, including thousands who work in grocery stores, restaurants, and medical centers.

  • May 23, 2013
  • Washington Work and Family Coalition
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Tell legislators: Don’t roll back paid leave protections!

During the regular session, the Senate passed two bills that would repeal family and medical leave insurance and roll back paid sick leave protections. Conservative members of the House and Senate have promised to bring both these bills back to the Spec

  • May 13, 2013
  • Washington Work and Family Coalition
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What I’d really like for Mother’s Day this year

By Marilyn Watkins, from Washington Policy Watch: I’ve been a mom for 28 years now – and a daughter for a lot longer. At this point, I’d rather have time with my sons for Mother’s Day than the little handmade gifts they used to give me when they w

  • May 11, 2013
  • Washington Work and Family Coalition
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Mark Mother’s Day by Reforming Family Leave Laws in US

By Janet Walsh, from Thompson Reuters:  Diana T. worked full-time for a large retail store in the US when she became pregnant. Her manager was unhappy about her pregnancy and about Diana’s six-week unpaid maternity leave. Her employer refused to pay he

  • May 10, 2013
  • Washington Work and Family Coalition
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Paid Sick Days Opponents Continue to Hide Behind Preemption

By Vicki Shabo, from the National Partnership for Women and Families: Last month, I wrote about a disturbing trend: States are passing “preemption” laws that prohibit a growing number of cities and counties from adopting their own paid sick days sta

  • May 10, 2013
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Update on the Work/Family agenda: The special session and beyond

Family and Medical Leave Insurance – In the last days of the regular session, the Senate passed SB 5903, which would repeal family and medical leave insurance if it is not funded by 2015. The bill would set up a taskforce to make recommendations for

  • May 9, 2013
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