Since it was enacted in 1993, the Family and Medical Leave Act has been used over 100 million times. MomsRising, a member of EOI’s Washington Work and Family Coalition, recently gathered stories from members about how FMLA has impacted their lives. Gwenne was 23 when her father was diagnosed as terminal. After her employer deniedContinue reading “When Family Comes First: Stories of FMLA’s Impact”
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20 Years After FMLA, We Can Do Better for Working Families
Until 1993, most American workers were on their own when they welcomed a new baby or faced a personal or family health crisis. But on August 5, 1993 – 20 years ago today – the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) took effect. The FMLA guarantees many employees the right to take up to 12Continue reading “20 Years After FMLA, We Can Do Better for Working Families”
Oregon legislature hearing paid sick days bill
Totally packed hearing on HB 3390 this morning (overflow room, and all). Incredibly strong support for a statewide sick days bill that would work for ALL Oregonians.
Washington Work and Family Coalition 