Washington’s legislature is moving into its final phase focused on reconciling 3 different versions of the 2013-2015 budget before the April 28 adjournment date. And there’s still a threat that the Senate majority will try to cram repeal of family and medical leave insurance into the take home deal. The House and Governor should standContinue reading “Will family leave repeal get crammed into budget deal?”
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Conservatives in Washington Senate take another swipe at working families
Repealing family and medical leave insurance would be a step back for all Washingtonian’s – and will not relieve any of the budget we are facing this biennium.
Status of Work and Family bills in Olympia
Wednesday, March 13 was “cut-off” in Olympia. For the rest of the legislative session, only bills that have already passed the House or the Senate will be considered, except for budget bills and bills “necessary to implement the budget.” Neither Paid Sick Days or Family & Medical Leave Insurance made it past cut-off – butContinue reading “Status of Work and Family bills in Olympia”
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