[via The Spokesman-Review] No one should be forced to go to work sick. No child should languish ill and miserable at school because her parent fears a missed shift will result in a lost job. No worker should have to choose between grocery money or taking a few days off to get well. That isContinue reading “Sick and safe leave right for Spokane”
Category Archives: Paid Sick Days
Ted Cruz to working mother: Don’t push it on paid family leave
[Via Civic Skunk Works] Here at Civic Skunk Works, we’ve spent a quite a bit of time pointing out that trickle-down economics has never been anything more than an intimidation tactic masquerading as an economic theory. For decades, politicians (from both parties) and businesses have been employing this tactic in order to scare workers into paralysis. Think about the claims whichContinue reading “Ted Cruz to working mother: Don’t push it on paid family leave”
Congratulations on paid sick and safe leave, Spokane!
On January 11, 2016, the Spokane City Council passed an ordinance assuring most people working in the city the right to earn paid sick and safe leave starting next year. The Council voted 6 to 1 for the ordinance. At the start of Monday evening’s 5 ½ hour long council meeting, the policy on theContinue reading “Congratulations on paid sick and safe leave, Spokane!”
Washington Work and Family Coalition 