One woman’s story about losing her wages and nearly losing her home when she had to take a short leave to care for her daughter and her dad. Shelby Ramirez – a mother of two, caregiver, full-time worker and student in Denver, Colorado – talks about the sacrifices she’s had to make without paid leave.Continue reading “The Importance of Paid Family and Medical Leave: Shelby’s Story”
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21 Years after the FMLA, Cities and States Can Lead the Fight for Family Leave
Today the federal Family and Medical Leave Act turns 21. The law has helped millions of Americans take time off work to nurture their newborn child, care for a critically ill family member, or recover from their own serious health condition. But America’s families will not regain economic security until all workers have access toContinue reading “21 Years after the FMLA, Cities and States Can Lead the Fight for Family Leave”
Morgan Stanley Vice Chairman: Invest in Paid Family Leave
A strong voice from Wall Street is weighing in on the importance of paid family leave for parents of newborn children and people caring for seriously ill or elderly relatives. Tom Nides served as Deputy Secretary of State and recently moved to Morgan Stanley. The investment banker supports legislation that would create employee-paycheck deduction poolsContinue reading “Morgan Stanley Vice Chairman: Invest in Paid Family Leave”
Washington Work and Family Coalition 