In his most expansive statement yet in support of paid leave policies, President Barack Obama declared that women deserve “workplace policies that protect her right to have a baby without losing her job, [and] to take a day off to care for a sick child or a parent without running into hardship.” The President spokeContinue reading “President Obama Calls for Paid Leave Policies”
Category Archives: Paid Family Leave
Nancy Pelosi and Lilly Ledbetter want to talk
In November, we gathered nearly 300 women and families in Seattle to hear from House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, local members of Congress and local advocates on strengthening women’s economic security. On January 29th, the Economic Opportunity Institute, our allies, and champions in Congress invite you to join an unprecedented national conversation with Nancy PelosiContinue reading “Nancy Pelosi and Lilly Ledbetter want to talk”
Morgan Stanley Vice Chairman: Invest in Paid Family Leave
A strong voice from Wall Street is weighing in on the importance of paid family leave for parents of newborn children and people caring for seriously ill or elderly relatives. Tom Nides served as Deputy Secretary of State and recently moved to Morgan Stanley. The investment banker supports legislation that would create employee-paycheck deduction poolsContinue reading “Morgan Stanley Vice Chairman: Invest in Paid Family Leave”
Washington Work and Family Coalition 