When my brother was born, my dad took the day off work. He was overjoyed about the birth of his first child and couldn’t wait to spend as much time as he could with him. The next morning though, being the tough working class guy that he was, my dad felt an even stronger weightContinue reading “What a dad wants, what a dad needs… has changed”
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The Importance of Paid Family and Medical Leave: Shelby’s Story
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”
Why We Need the FAMILY Act
Jason’s twin children were born at 28 weeks — and as a result, spent 69 days in neonatal intensive care. Thanks to New Jersey’s paid family leave law, Jason and his wife Christie were able to take needed time off to care for their children. But for millions of workers, including one million in WashingtonContinue reading “Why We Need the FAMILY Act”
Washington Work and Family Coalition 