Family and Medical Leave Insurance – In the last days of the regular session, the Senate passed SB 5903, which would repeal family and medical leave insurance if it is not funded by 2015. The bill would set up a taskforce to make recommendations for funding – but we don’t need another taskforce – weContinue reading “Update on the Work/Family agenda: The special session and beyond”
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Will family leave repeal get crammed into budget deal?
Washington’s legislature is moving into its final phase focused on reconciling 3 different versions of the 2013-2015 budget before the April 28 adjournment date. And there’s still a threat that the Senate majority will try to cram repeal of family and medical leave insurance into the take home deal. The House and Governor should standContinue reading “Will family leave repeal get crammed into budget deal?”
Conservatives in Washington Senate take another swipe at working families
Repealing family and medical leave insurance would be a step back for all Washingtonian’s – and will not relieve any of the budget we are facing this biennium.
Washington Work and Family Coalition 