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”
Category Archives: Paid Sick Days
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”
Congratulations Oregon! Statewide paid sick leave bill wins final legislative approval
On Friday, Oregon’s state House passed a bill that would require most employers to offer five days of paid sick leave to their employees. If the governor signs it into law as advocates believe she will, it will be the fourth state in the country with such a requirement. Oregon’s bill applies to businesses withContinue reading “Congratulations Oregon! Statewide paid sick leave bill wins final legislative approval”
Washington Work and Family Coalition 