Marilyn Watkins, Policy Director of the Economic Opportunity Institute, testifies before the Washington State House Commerce & Labor Committee on HB 1356 (paid sick and safe leave), HB 1355 ($12/hour minimum wage), and HB 1354 (employee anti-retaliation), February 17, 2015: I’m Marilyn Watkins of EOI. Together these 3 bills strengthen our state economy, not only in the shortContinue reading ““Proven standards…to protect public health, family economic security, and business prosperity” [VIDEO]”
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“Advancing paid sick days and raising the minimum wage boosts our families and our economy” [VIDEO]
Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, Executive Director of MomsRising.org, testifies before the Washington State House Commerce & Labor Committee on HB 1356 (paid sick and safe leave) and HB 1355 ($12/hour minimum wage), February 17, 2015: Mr. Chair, and members of the Committee, thank you for having me here today. My name is Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner and I’m the Executive Director of MomsRising,Continue reading ““Advancing paid sick days and raising the minimum wage boosts our families and our economy” [VIDEO]”
WA legislature takes a step toward paid sick days — here’s what’s next
You helped pack the room on Monday for the Paid Sick Days (HB 1356) bill hearing. Legislators heard passionate testimony from a school nurse, a grocery worker, a small business owner, a domestic violence advocate and a senior — all speaking to the importance of every worker having paid sick days. And just this morningContinue reading “WA legislature takes a step toward paid sick days — here’s what’s next”
Washington Work and Family Coalition 