One evening in 2010, Monica’s baby had a seizure. After a frantic call to 911, a terrifying rush to the hospital, and a night spent by her son’s side, Monica had to get to her 7 am shift at a local Safeway. She hated to leave her son but she couldn’t afford to lose aContinue reading “A Seattle Mom’s Story: Why We All Need Paid Sick Days”
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The GOP wants you to go to work sick
Republicans across the country are fighting against working families by preempting local governments from passing paid sick days laws. In Florida, where 80 percent of residents support paid sick days, Governor Rick Scott just signed a bill that will block local efforts to provide workers with paid leave. The Guardian reports: This throwback to the SatanicContinue reading “The GOP wants you to go to work sick”
Washington Work and Family Coalition 