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Lack of paid sick leave shortchanges rural workers

From the Carsey Institute: Rural workers have less access to sick leave, forcing them to choose between caring for themselves or family members, and losing pay or perhaps even their jobs when faced with an illness, according to new research from the Carsey Institute at the University of New Hampshire. “Paid sick days are aContinue reading “Lack of paid sick leave shortchanges rural workers”

Rally for paid sick days at Seattle City Hall

From the Seattle Coalition for a Healthy Workforce: Rally at City Hall Plaza, 1:30 PM, 8/10/11 This one is huge — the council is slated to take a vote on Paid Sick Days at 2:00 pm following our rally. However, there are some members who’ve been hearing from business chamber opponents that they need toContinue reading “Rally for paid sick days at Seattle City Hall”

Seattle City Councilmember Nick Licata’s on economists backing paid sick leave legislation

Via Seattle Coalition for a Healthy Workforce: City Councilmember Licata released the following statement today on a letter received from the state’s leading economists on the merits of paid sick leave legislation: “Our state’s prominent economists today sent a letter to the City Council supporting the proposed paid sick leave ordinance that I am sponsoring.Continue reading “Seattle City Councilmember Nick Licata’s on economists backing paid sick leave legislation”