From the Seattle Coalition for a Healthy Workforce: Rally at City Hall Plaza, 1:30 PM, 8/10/11 This one is huge — the council is slated to take a vote on Paid Sick Days at 2:00 pm following our rally. However, there are some members who’ve been hearing from business chamber opponents that they need toContinue reading “Rally for paid sick days at Seattle City Hall”
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Seattle City Councilmember Nick Licata’s on economists backing paid sick leave legislation
Via Seattle Coalition for a Healthy Workforce: City Councilmember Licata released the following statement today on a letter received from the state’s leading economists on the merits of paid sick leave legislation: “Our state’s prominent economists today sent a letter to the City Council supporting the proposed paid sick leave ordinance that I am sponsoring.Continue reading “Seattle City Councilmember Nick Licata’s on economists backing paid sick leave legislation”
Aaron’s story: Luck shouldn’t determine whether you can take responsibility for your family
Originally posted at Washington Policy Watch: I’m the proud father of a 6-week old baby girl. As you can imagine, I’ve had my share of sleepless nights recently – but it’s helped me realize how lucky I am. Growing up, my dad worked full-time as an elementary school teacher, and my mom did part-time accountingContinue reading “Aaron’s story: Luck shouldn’t determine whether you can take responsibility for your family”
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