Last week, the Washington State Labor Council (WSLC), AFL-CIO, hosted their 2013 State Convention. The convention is an annual gathering of of the WSLC’s more than 500 affiliated labor organizations, representing about 400,000 members across Washington. Members meet to discuss issues affecting the state’s working families and to establish WSLC’s policies and priorities for theContinue reading “Washington State Labor Council Passes Resolution in Support of Paid Leave”
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Rhode Island Governor Signs Paid Family and Medical Leave into Law
Families in Rhode Island will now have access to paid family and medical leave thanks to new legislation signed into law by Governor Chafee this week. Championed by We Care Rhode Island and Family Values at Work, Rhode Island’s Temporary Caregivers Insurance (TCI) allows workers to take paid time off when welcoming a newborn, caringContinue reading “Rhode Island Governor Signs Paid Family and Medical Leave into Law”
WA Work and Family Coalition blocked efforts by conservatives to gut family-friendly policies
After two special legislative sessions this year, it’s safe to say that many of us are glad it’s finally over! The actions of the legislature were driven by the need to pass the state’s operating budget and sharp political divisions between the House and Senate, thus making it hard to move forward new policies toContinue reading “WA Work and Family Coalition blocked efforts by conservatives to gut family-friendly policies”
Washington Work and Family Coalition 