Christians are calling for better family leave policies. That wasn’t always the case. – Vox
A prominent Christian think tank has come out fiercely in favor of better family leave policies, defending federally mandated family leave policies on theological grounds.
Black Workers Need “Real” Not “Fake” Paid Family Leave – North Dallas Gazette
The “fake” paid family leave option, restricts participation to only maternity leave and diverts social security funds to pay for the program. […] For most Black women, social security makes up at least half of their income stream during retirement, according to the 2014 Black Women in the United States report by the Black Women’s Roundtable.
Will local LGBTQ protections be collateral damage in bid to undo Philly paid sick leave? – WHYY
A bill in the Pennsylvania legislature that intends to reverse Philadelphia’s sick leave ordinance may also affect LGBTQ employment protections.
Paid sick leave: Almost all NJ workers will soon get it, and this is how – Asbury Park Press
The new [paid sick days] law struck a chord with some employees at Langosta Lounge. “When you miss one day, it kind of domino-effects,” said Ryan Harrington, 30, of Bradley Beach, a server there. “A little less money for whatever bill I have to pay, or something I want to do. That one day can set me back for the month.”
How the slow sabotage of Obamacare may hurt America’s breastfeeding rate – Vox
The ACA did some very important things but I would say it’s only a piece of the broader constellation of measures that would improve women’s and infant’s health, said Carol Sakala, director of childbirth connection programs at the National Partnership for Women & Families.
Paid family leave: While US lags behind, more states set policies – The Christian Science Monitor
[Rhode Island state senator Gayle Goldin] says Rhode Island’s program has won over small business owners who were initially opposed, and has become a selling point for companies recruiting staff to work there. “It’s important not only because they [employees] think they’ll need the leave, but also about the values of the state…. It sets the tone for workplace culture,” she says.
Paid Family Leave Can Make It Through Congress This Year, Predicts Key GOP Senator – Forbes
Paid family leave is already required in six states and numerous cities covering 41 million people, National Partnership for Women & Families Vice President for Workplace Policies and Strategies Vicki Shabo testified.
A policy is born: Paid family leave for city employees – Arizona Daily Sun
Councilmember Eva Putzova, who pushed for the [paid leave] measure to be included in this year’s budget, agreed. “At some point it’s difficult to talk about family values and not follow through,” said Putzova, adding that in Slovakia, where she grew up, such a benefit is seen as almost a right.
If High Court Reverses Roe v. Wade, 22 States Likely To Ban Abortion – Kaiser Family Foundation
“It’s not a question of if; it’s a question of what or when,” says Sarah Lipton-Lubet, vice president for reproductive health and rights at the National Partnership for Women and Families.
With Roe in the Balance, Two Republicans Hold High Court in Their Hands – New York Times
“These are two women who have been very clear, over many decades, that our constitutional right that protects women’s most important right of privacy — their right to reproductive rights — is important to them,” said Judith L. Lichtman, former president of the National Partnership for Women and Families.
