Across the country, cities and states are working to ensure that every working family has access to paid sick days. In Washington, we’re working with small businesses, faith leaders, unions, doctors and moms to pass HB 1313 – a bill that would allow every worker in Washington to accrue paid sick leave. But we needContinue reading “Washington, California and Nebraska push for paid sick leave laws”
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Action Alert: We all need paid sick days
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 “Action Alert: We all need paid sick days”
A Seattle Mom’s Story: Why We All Need Paid Sick Days
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”
Washington Work and Family Coalition 