Makini Howell, a local business owner and supporter of the Washington Work and Family Coalition, joined us for our recent forum on women’s economic security with House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi. Makini, who is on the board of the Main Street Alliance, shared how strong working family policies – like paid sick days and familyContinue reading “Watch: Businesswoman Makini Howell on strengthening women’s economic security”
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Family and Medical Leave plan good for small business
By Don Orange, from The Columbian I’m a small-business owner. I want my business to succeed — and I want my community to grow and prosper. That’s why I strongly support the Family and Medical Leave Insurance proposal being considered by the Legislature. And that’s why I disagree with the Jan. 29 Columbian editorial thatContinue reading “Family and Medical Leave plan good for small business”
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