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Labor Department finalizes new family leave rules

11.13.2008 | Seattle Times | The Labor Department on Thursday announced final revisions in the Family and Medical Leave Act, including new rules defining how families of wounded service members will be able to take unpaid leave to care for them. | More

Gregoire stops work on paid family leave program

09.26.2008 | The News Tribune | The Olympian reports that Gov. Chris Gregoire suspended work on the paid family leave program this week due to the struggling economy. She announced it as evidence of her cost-cutting measures in last night’s debate with Republican challenger Dino Rossi. | More

Helping working mothers benefits the rest of society

05.14.2008 | Everett Herald | My own kids are mostly grown up, so I sought out two younger women this week to hear their perspectives on being a working mother today. Both women recognized that they were fortunate — with two incomes and supportive employers. Even so, struggles with child care, commutes and rising pricesContinue reading “Helping working mothers benefits the rest of society”