During the regular session, the Senate passed two bills that would repeal family and medical leave insurance and roll back paid sick leave protections. Conservative members of the House and Senate have promised to bring both these bills back to the Special Session on the budget starting this Monday, May 13th. Please help protect the health andContinue reading “Tell legislators: Don’t roll back paid leave protections!”
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What I’d really like for Mother’s Day this year
By Marilyn Watkins, from Washington Policy Watch: I’ve been a mom for 28 years now – and a daughter for a lot longer. At this point, I’d rather have time with my sons for Mother’s Day than the little handmade gifts they used to give me when they were little. And I know my ownContinue reading “What I’d really like for Mother’s Day this year”
Mark Mother’s Day by Reforming Family Leave Laws in US
By Janet Walsh, from Thompson Reuters: Diana T. worked full-time for a large retail store in the US when she became pregnant. Her manager was unhappy about her pregnancy and about Diana’s six-week unpaid maternity leave. Her employer refused to pay her accrued sick time during leave. Diana’s baby was born with asthma, and doctorsContinue reading “Mark Mother’s Day by Reforming Family Leave Laws in US”
Washington Work and Family Coalition 