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“Tomorrow America Will Be a More Family Friendly Nation” as First Statewide Paid Sick Days Law Takes Effect in Connecticut, Ness Says
"January 1, 2012 will be a historic day as Connecticut becomes the first state to guarantee its workers the right to earn paid sick time," said Debra L. Ness, president of the National Partnership for Women & Families, which has led efforts to enact family friendly...
Why Sick Leave Is Important For LGBT Families – ThinkProgress
This morning, the Center for American Progress and the National Partnership for Women & Families hosted a discussion with Connecticut Gov. Dan Malloy on the growing momentum for paid sick days laws.
In a “Much-Needed Victory” for Workers, Philadelphia City Council Approves Paid Sick Days Measure, Paves the Way for a Citywide Standard
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Seattle Becomes the Third U.S. City to Guarantee Paid Sick Days, Providing a “Powerful Model Where Shared Interests Trump Scare Tactics and Progress Prevails Over Politics”
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women
Paid sick leave action in Seattle keeps issue hot in Denver – Examiner
Seattle’s decision to become the third major city in the nation to require paid sick leave and the act drew praise from several groups who are deeply involved in the push to make paid sick leaves mandatory for workers in Denver, including the National Partnership for Women and Families, who called the passage of the initiative “groundbreaking”.
Getting Sick Doesn’t Pay – Equal Voice
“A lot of momentum is building around the country,” said Vicki Shabo, director of work and family programs at the National Partnership for Women and Families. “We know that people see it as a common sense issue.”
Seattle Ready to Mandate Paid Sick Leave – Food Safety News
Nationally, the National Partnership for Women and Families estimates that 44 million American workers must forego pay if they call in sick.
For Labor Day, New Poll Shows Paid Sick Days Standards Are a Bipartisan Voting Issue
Voters Favor the Workplace Standard, Reject Business Lobby’s Arguments, Reward Lawmakers for Supporting the Paid Sick Days Workers Need
Momentum Builds for Guaranteed Paid Sick Days Legislation – In These Times
Their movement is picking up steam, despite the obstacles in Congress and in many states to passing any legislation helping workers. The organizers, most linked to either Family Values @ Work or the National Partnership for Women and Families, came from 23 states and the District of Columbia.
Conn. becomes 1st state requiring paid sick time – Yahoo! News
Vicki Shabo, director of work and family programs at the National Partnership for Women and Families, called the Connecticut law a “historic first step that has provided a shot in the …
New Report Reveals Unique Barriers to Workplace Flexibility for New York City Professionals, Hurting Workers, Families and Businesses
Professional Workers’ Experiences Presented at U.S. Labor Department Forum on the Need for Flexible Workplace Policies
Philadelphia Mayor’s Veto of Paid Sick Days Bill is “Deeply Disappointing,” Will Deny More Than 200,000 Workers the Right to Earn Paid Sick Days – But Around the Country, Progress Will Surely Continue
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
City Council Positions Philadelphia to Become Fourth U.S. City to Pass a Paid Sick Days Law; Mayor Nutter will Decide Fate of Family Friendly Measure that is Vitally Important to Public Health
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Michelle Obama, First Feminist, Takes on ‘Women’s Issues’Carefully – The Nation.
Though appearing at an event for a pro-choice organization – especially one at which the director, Debra Ness, decried “the vicious attack on women’s health care” – …
Conn. House debating paid sick leave bill – Victoria Advocate
“This is a symbol of progress for the movement and the fact that Connecticut is taking the lead really does provide a model and hope for the country,” said Vicki Shabo, director of work and family programs at the Washington, D.C.-based National Partnership for Women and Families.
“Historic Victory for Workers” as Connecticut Legislature Completes Work on Paid Sick Days Bill
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
State Senate OKs bill requiring employers to provide paid sick leave – New Haven Register
Vicki Shabo, director of work and family programs at the National Partnership for Women and Families in Washington, D.C., said the “most exciting and prominent action” on behalf of paid sick leave is at the municipal level, with San Francisco and Washington, D.C., requiring the benefit.
New Analysis Shows that Nearly 12 Million Latino Workers in the United States Don’t Have a Single Paid Sick Day
Research Highlights the Importance of Paid Sick Days for Latino Health and Economic Security
State Senate Puts Connecticut “One Giant Step Closer to Passing a Statewide Paid Sick Days Law
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
