[Original via NPR] If you’ve been paying attention to the political news in the past couple of years, you know that the U.S. stands virtually alone in not mandating paid leave of any type for its workers. It’s hard to miss; the topic has become a top talking point for Democratic politicians. Hillary Clinton isContinue reading “Lots Of Other Countries Mandate Paid Leave. Why Not The U.S.?”
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Workers need paid safe leave
Spokane has an incredible opportunity to stand on the right side of domestic violence history this year by adopting an equitable safe and sick leave policy. Many are not aware of this because of a narrow media focus on the “sick” part of the city of Spokane’s proposed “sick and safe leave” policy. It should provideContinue reading “Workers need paid safe leave”
Higher wages and paid sick days matter for everyone
We know a thing or two about low wages and paid sick leave. We are two retail workers in King County. Our union, along with many others — and health, faith and community organizations — support a higher minimum wage and paid sick days. We support these benefits for all workers. Not some, but all,Continue reading “Higher wages and paid sick days matter for everyone”
Washington Work and Family Coalition 