Last month, I wrote about a disturbing trend: States are passing “preemption” laws that prohibit a growing number of cities and counties from adopting their own paid sick days standards.
New York City Council Paves the Way for One Million Workers to Earn Paid Sick Days
In a major victory in the effort to increase access to paid sick days, the New York City Council has passed a measure that would guarantee approximately one million workers the right to earn the paid sick time they need.
Mothers, Working Families Aren’t Fooled
Working people today face serious challenges when it comes to managing job and family: Nearly 40 percent of workers in the private sector — and more than 80 percent of those who are low-wage workers — cannot earn a single paid sick day. Forty percent of all workers have no access to even unpaid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act when serious personal or family medical needs arise.
Sad Day for Floridians
Floridians are the latest state residents to fall victim to an underhanded and harmful effort to undermine democracy across the country.
The Time is Now for Federal Action on Paid Sick Days
Susan, a single mother in Missouri, has a 10-year-old son who has pneumonia. She wants to stay home and care for him, but she cannot because her boss refuses to let her take the day off and she is terrified that, if she misses work, she will lose her job.
Preemption: A Growing, Calculated Threat to Democracy
From Vermont and New York City to Washington state, momentum and support for paid sick days policies are high.
Paid Sick Days Bill Passes in Portland!
Just moments ago, the Portland City Council voted unanimously to approve an ordinance that will let tens of thousands of workers in Portland earn the paid sick days they need.
Progress in Washington, Vermont and Philadelphia!
Earlier this month, lawmakers in Washington state held a hearing to consider proposed paid sick days and family and medical leave insurance bills.
More 2013 Paid Sick Days Campaigns Kick Off!
On opposite sides of the country, coalitions of workers, businesses and activists kicked off paid sick days campaigns this week.
Now is the Time for Paid Sick Days in Philadelphia
With a swell of support from a coalition of workers, advocates, businesses and lawmakers, a proposal for a citywide earned paid sick days standard was introduced in the Philadelphia City Council today.
Video: Charlotte News Anchors and Residents Make the Case for Paid Sick Days
In a seemingly impromptu discussion of work and family policies this week, two news anchors at a FOX affiliate in Charlotte, North Carolina, offered their opinions on why both paid sick days and paid maternity leave should be basic workplace standards.
The Flu Thrives Without Paid Sick Days
By now, we have all heard about or been affected by the influenza outbreak that is sweeping the country and taking a staggering toll.
Voters Want Action on Family Friendly Workplace Policies
Despite all of the attention paid to our differences this election year, the majority of American voters are united on some key issues because of shared experiences.
Fantastic Video Shows Seattle “Works Well” with Paid Sick Days
Seattle’s paid sick and safe time law went into effect on September 1 of this year. A great new video from the city’s Office for Civil Rights, “Why Seattle Works Well,” highlights the benefits of the law for Seattle’s workers and families.
Maryland Paid Sick Days Campaign Kicks Off
Advocates, workers, legislators, public health officials and business owners launched a campaign for a paid sick days standard for the state of Maryland last week.
Election Brings Paid Sick Days Victory in California!
Hotel workers in Long Beach, California, are celebrating after voters overwhelmingly approved a city ordinance this month to establish a living wage and paid sick days standard for those employed by the city’s larger hotels.
Election 2012: Hope for Workers and Families
For those who advocate day in and day out for family friendly policies, this election brings hope.
The Urgent Need for a Paid Safe Days Standard
Domestic Violence Awareness Month may be coming to a close today, but the urgent need to prevent domestic violence and support survivors continues.
Exciting New Campaigns in Portland and Miami!
Warm weather may be gone or fading fast in many places but, when it comes to sick days, things are heating up in at least two corners of the country!
Making Sustainable Scheduling a Priority
Every day, workers across the country are forced to choose between their jobs and their health and the health of their families.
