Marilyn Watkins, Policy Director for the Economic Opportunity Institute, makes the case for family and medical leave insurance (House Bill 1273) to Washington state legislators (Jan. 29, 2015): Full testimony: “Good morning. I’m Marilyn Watkins of the Economic Opportunity Institute. It should never be a matter of luck whether a parent can afford to spend theContinue reading ““Family leave should never be a matter of luck.” [VIDEO]”
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“What more could my wife and I have done to deserve time with our new child?” [VIDEO]
Patrick Williams, a soon-to-be dad, has a pointed question for Washington state legislators about whether they’ll take action on family and medical leave insurance (HB 1273): Full text: “Good morning. My name is Patrick Williams. My wife, Caitlin, and I are eagerly awaiting the birth of our first child. I met Caitlin in San Francisco, where IContinue reading ““What more could my wife and I have done to deserve time with our new child?” [VIDEO]”
“Women are worth more than spare change.” [VIDEO]
Olivia Roskill, a high school student in Redmond, WA, testifies to the Washington State House Labor Committee in favor of the Equal Pay Opportunity Act (HB 1646), February 2, 2015: Chair, and members of the Committee, thank you for having me here today. My name is Olivia Roskill and I attend high school in Redmond, WA. I’mContinue reading ““Women are worth more than spare change.” [VIDEO]”
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