By Marilyn Watkins, from Washington Policy Watch: I’ve been a mom for 28 years now – and a daughter for a lot longer. At this point, I’d rather have time with my sons for Mother’s Day than the little handmade gifts they used to give me when they were little. And I know my ownContinue reading “What I’d really like for Mother’s Day this year”
Category Archives: Paid Sick Days
Paid Sick Days Opponents Continue to Hide Behind Preemption
By Vicki Shabo, from the National Partnership for Women and Families: Last month, I wrote about a disturbing trend: States are passing “preemption” laws that prohibit a growing number of cities and counties from adopting their own paid sick days standards. Sadly, these misguided attacks on local democracy have been spreading rapidly, as legislators put the interestsContinue reading “Paid Sick Days Opponents Continue to Hide Behind Preemption”
Update on the Work/Family agenda: The special session and beyond
Family and Medical Leave Insurance – In the last days of the regular session, the Senate passed SB 5903, which would repeal family and medical leave insurance if it is not funded by 2015. The bill would set up a taskforce to make recommendations for funding – but we don’t need another taskforce – weContinue reading “Update on the Work/Family agenda: The special session and beyond”
Washington Work and Family Coalition 