In seven years of employment at the same restaurant, Alma only left work once. It was to rush to the hospital to see her 13 year-old daughter who had been hospitalized after an acute asthma attack. Afterward, Alma’s boss told her she’d be fired if she ever left work again. No one should be forcedContinue reading “Take action: Demand paid sick days for every Washington family”
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Nancy Pelosi and Lilly Ledbetter want to talk
In November, we gathered nearly 300 women and families in Seattle to hear from House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, local members of Congress and local advocates on strengthening women’s economic security. On January 29th, the Economic Opportunity Institute, our allies, and champions in Congress invite you to join an unprecedented national conversation with Nancy PelosiContinue reading “Nancy Pelosi and Lilly Ledbetter want to talk”
Is the flu making your lunch today?
Makini Howell is a small business owner who runs three restaurants and a commercial kitchen in Seattle, a food truck, and her family’s restaurant in Tacoma. Makini’s business has grown from a small start-up into a $2 million company that employes 40 people in our region – all while providing her employees with access toContinue reading “Is the flu making your lunch today?”
Washington Work and Family Coalition 