The following video story is from Abigail Echo-Hawk, mother of Noni. Several months ago, Abigail’s young son Noni son was involved in a hit-and-run bicycle accident, and was seriously injured. Abigail had difficulty taking time off work to care for him: “All I wanted to do was focus on you. Instead I began a mazeContinue reading “The case for paid sick days: A letter to Noni”
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Washington citizens push Congress to take action on paid leave
A group of Washington citizens are just back from a jam-packed 2-day trip to “the other Washington” led by the Economic Opportunity Institute’s Marilyn Watkins, where they urged members of the state’s Congressional delegation to take action on paid family leave and paid sick days. One of those who made the trip was Megan Sacks,Continue reading “Washington citizens push Congress to take action on paid leave”
Congressional update on work-family issues
From paid family leave programs to paid sick days, the federal government has been active this year in work and family issues. President Obama has included $50 million in his budget for grants to states to help with start-up costs for paid family leave programs, and advocates across the country are excited by this opportunityContinue reading “Congressional update on work-family issues”
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