After two special legislative sessions this year, it’s safe to say that many of us are glad it’s finally over! The actions of the legislature were driven by the need to pass the state’s operating budget and sharp political divisions between the House and Senate, thus making it hard to move forward new policies toContinue reading “WA Work and Family Coalition blocked efforts by conservatives to gut family-friendly policies”
Category Archives: Paid Sick Days
Want to be a part of Paid Sick Days for Tacoma?
From Healthy Tacoma: No one should have to work sick, or choose between staying home with a sick child and losing pay. Yet 2 in 5 workers in Tacoma have no paid sick leave, including thousands who work in grocery stores, restaurants, and medical centers. Join us to kick off the Paid Sick Days for TacomaContinue reading “Want to be a part of Paid Sick Days for Tacoma?”
Tell legislators: Don’t roll back paid leave protections!
During the regular session, the Senate passed two bills that would repeal family and medical leave insurance and roll back paid sick leave protections. Conservative members of the House and Senate have promised to bring both these bills back to the Special Session on the budget starting this Monday, May 13th. Please help protect the health andContinue reading “Tell legislators: Don’t roll back paid leave protections!”
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