Marilyn Watkins, Policy Director of the Economic Opportunity Institute, testifies before the Washington State House Commerce & Labor Committee on HB 1356 (paid sick and safe leave), HB 1355 ($12/hour minimum wage), and HB 1354 (employee anti-retaliation), February 17, 2015: I’m Marilyn Watkins of EOI. Together these 3 bills strengthen our state economy, not only in the shortContinue reading ““Proven standards…to protect public health, family economic security, and business prosperity” [VIDEO]”
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“Advancing paid sick days and raising the minimum wage boosts our families and our economy” [VIDEO]
Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, Executive Director of MomsRising.org, testifies before the Washington State House Commerce & Labor Committee on HB 1356 (paid sick and safe leave) and HB 1355 ($12/hour minimum wage), February 17, 2015: Mr. Chair, and members of the Committee, thank you for having me here today. My name is Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner and I’m the Executive Director of MomsRising,Continue reading ““Advancing paid sick days and raising the minimum wage boosts our families and our economy” [VIDEO]”
“Unequal pay isn’t rare – it’s common and prevalent in all job sectors” [VIDEO]
Sandy Restrepo, a local attorney, testifies to the Washington State House Labor Committee in favor of the Equal Pay Opportunity Act (HB 1646), February 2, 2015: Hello my name is Sandy Restrepo and I’m here today to testify in support of HB 1646, the Equal Pay Opportunity Act. As a mother, Latina and now lawyer, I haveContinue reading ““Unequal pay isn’t rare – it’s common and prevalent in all job sectors” [VIDEO]”
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