The following video story is from Abigail Echo-Hawk, mother of Noni. Several months ago, Abigail’s young son Noni son was involved in a hit-and-run bicycle accident, and was seriously injured. Abigail had difficulty taking time off work to care for him: “All I wanted to do was focus on you. Instead I began a mazeContinue reading “The case for paid sick days: A letter to Noni”
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Imagining A World With Paid Sick Days
By Linda Meric, from njtoday.net There are many areas of life in this country where it appears that we live in two worlds. And that’s no different when we consider paid sick days. In the first world, if you’re sick, you stay home from work, take care of yourself, and have the time to getContinue reading “Imagining A World With Paid Sick Days”
Chart of the week: Support for paid sick days extends across the political spectrum
A recent survey designed and conducted by National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago asked Americans about their support for paid sick days as a labor standard — similar to workplace safety laws or the minimum wage. When asked the question: “The government sets various standards to protect workers’ rights. How important doContinue reading “Chart of the week: Support for paid sick days extends across the political spectrum”
Washington Work and Family Coalition 