Jason’s twin children were born at 28 weeks — and as a result, spent 69 days in neonatal intensive care. Thanks to New Jersey’s paid family leave law, Jason and his wife Christie were able to take needed time off to care for their children. But for millions of workers, including one million in WashingtonContinue reading “Why We Need the FAMILY Act”
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One year after Seattle’s Paid Sick Days law, business formation and job growth remain strong
One year after Seattle’s paid sick days law took effect, local businesses owners joined the small business group Main Street Alliance to present a new report on the economic impacts of the law. Joe Fugere, owner of Tutta Bella Neapolitana Pizzeria; Makini Howell, owner of Plum Bistro and Jody Hall, owner of Cupcake Royale, each shared howContinue reading “One year after Seattle’s Paid Sick Days law, business formation and job growth remain strong”
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 