Sunday marks our second pandemic Mother’s Day, and more than a year of financial, health, and familial chaos for mothers across the country.
Polling shows rural women support permanent paid leave and paid sick days legislation
As the United States sees an increase in COVID-19 cases across the country, millions of people are set to lose the critical benefits that Congress enacted — including emergency paid sick days and paid family leave. Three out of four rural voters support permanent legislation mandating paid sick and paid family leave programs.
This Thanksgiving, Everyone at the Table Needs Access to Paid Leave
Thanksgiving reminds us that, in the fight for paid family and medical leave, we must never lose sight of the diverse family relationships that are at the heart of our work.
Paid Leave and Breastfeeding: A Perfect Combination for Mom and Baby
New moms have all heard the advice: “breast is best.” While it’s true that breastfeeding facilitates bonding between mother and child, many new moms know that choosing to breastfeed can come with a host of challenges.
What’s on My Mind This Father’s Day …
Sunday is Father’s Day. A day when dads everywhere will feel a sense of pride, get their 453rd pair of socks, and if they’re like me, proudly tape an illegible Father’s Day card their daughter scribbled at preschool to their refrigerator.
This Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Let’s Fight for Inclusive Workplace Laws
As we fight for paid sick days and paid family and medical leave laws that allow people to maintain economic security while caring for their loved ones, it is critical that these laws allow time to care for a range of family members.
We Must Show Up For Black Women and Families
As we begin 2019 Black History Month, we must renew our commitment to fighting for Black women and families and remember the reality that people of color are uniquely harmed by race discrimination and this harm is exacerbated for women of color by gender discrimination. We must commit to centering our work on people and families of color in order to address all aspects of the racism that permeate our society.
Women Caregivers: The Unsung Superheroes
As we celebrate National Family Caregivers Month, we recognize and honor family caregivers with the theme “Supercharge Your Caregiving.” It’s a time to consider how we may better support the 43.5 million people — the superheroes — who take on family caregiving responsibilities each year.
Helping Men Care: Father’s Day is the Perfect Time to Fight for Paid Leave
Today’s dads aren’t the same as their own fathers. One indication of the change is the fact that fathers in the United States have nearly tripled the time they spend caring for children since 1965. But our paternity leave policies and the uptake of leave haven’t kept up with the change. It’s time to press the update button.
Let’s Press for Progress on Gender Equality Through a Strong U.S. Paid Leave Policy
On International Women’s Day, it is difficult to ignore the fact that the United States is an international outlier when it comes to paid leave.
Women Just Can’t Win: Medicaid Work Requirements and Inadequate Workplace Policies
Here’s an idea for politicians who claim they want to help women and families become more financially secure: Don’t institute punishing work requirements in programs that are meant to help people achieve and maintain economic security. Instead, promote and protect access to affordable, quality health care and supportive workplace policies.
Celebrating 25 Years of the FMLA With a Resounding Call for Paid Leave for All
As this wrap up shows, there is tremendous strength, diversity, passion and clout behind the vibrant movement to win paid family and medical leave for all.
Why Paid Leave Means… Everything
Twenty-five years after we won a national unpaid leave law, it’s time to finally win paid leave.
Fighting for Families Means Fighting for National Paid Family and Medical Leave
As part of SiX’s 2018 #FightingForFamilies Week of Action, Vicki Shabo comments on the 25th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act and importance of a national paid leave plan that doesn’t leave anyone behind.
Paid Family and Medical Leave Means a Stronger Nation
Our country is in the midst of an extraordinary, long-overdue moment. In historic ways, women and our allies are coming together to demand change, and guaranteeing paid family and medical leave for all is essential to winning that fight.
15 Years, Five Key Lessons: California Continues to Lead the Nation Toward Paid Leave for All
With recent attention to the country’s dismal record of making paid leave available to workers, and growing consensus around the need for a national solution, it’s easy to forget the decades of work and milestone victories that have made this moment possible. One of the first happened 15 years ago this week, when California created the nation’s first state paid family leave program.
Don’t Just Tell Grandparents You Care, Fight for Their Ability to Care and Be Cared For
Sunday is National Grandparents Day, a time to celebrate the millions of grandparents who provide so much for our families and our country. Our nation’s grandparents are not only treasured members of our families; they also take on significant caregiving and breadwinning responsibilities.
A Watershed Moment: Sheryl Sandberg Endorses the FAMILY Act
Sandberg’s support gives a major boost to the FAMILY Act, the next step in making America family friendly.
Continuing to Move the Country Toward Paid Family and Medical Leave for All
The 24th anniversary of the FMLA taking effect is a reminder that the pace of progress varies over time and, even on the days when the odds seem stacked against us, people can and will keep moving the country forward.
Paid Leave Should Be Time to Care – for All of Us
Imagine your elderly mother has pneumonia and you can’t afford time off to care for her. Imagine your husband was injured while serving in Iraq and you can’t be there during his recovery.
