Jason’s twin children were born at 28 weeks — and as a result, spent 69 days in neonatal intensive care. Thanks to New Jersey’s paid family leave law, Jason and his wife Christie were able to take needed time off to care for their children. But for millions of workers, including one million in WashingtonContinue reading “Why We Need the FAMILY Act”
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Require paid sick leave for all of N.J.: Editorial
A recent editorial from New Jersey’s Star Ledger challenges the state’s political, business and community leaders to stand in support of workers’ most basic rights and pass paid sick leave for all. Washington’s leaders should do the same. From the folks who brought us voter suppression laws and “stand your ground,” there’s a new movementContinue reading “Require paid sick leave for all of N.J.: Editorial”
Watch: Businesswoman Makini Howell on strengthening women’s economic security
Makini Howell, a local business owner and supporter of the Washington Work and Family Coalition, joined us for our recent forum on women’s economic security with House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi. Makini, who is on the board of the Main Street Alliance, shared how strong working family policies – like paid sick days and familyContinue reading “Watch: Businesswoman Makini Howell on strengthening women’s economic security”
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