Today is #CallYourDoctorDay. For so many women going to the doctor — even for a necessary yearly exam — can result in the loss of wages and maybe even her job. That's why we are fighting for earned paid sick time for everyone. Go to https://t.co/3Qd0GOMaQr to learn more!
Today we turned in over 380K signatures to put #EarnedPaidSickTime on the ballot in November. Mothering Justice volunteers collected over 12K. We thank you so much for fighting for #MITimeToCare.
The @MITimetoCare campaign is turning in over 382,000 signatures to qualify for the ballot. Access to earned paid sick time is something every working Michigander needs #Mileg
From the AP, "Michigan Time to Care turned in 382,239 signatures Tuesday for a petition to create an “Earned Sick Time Act” that would guarantee employees at least one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked." https://t.co/eOWbYbWOow
Join us on Facebook Live now while we turn in more than enough signatures to qualify earned paid sick time for November's ballot. #MITimeToCare#paidsicktime https://t.co/bHWcCjtkaK
Join us on Facebook @ 1pm today when, after months of grassroots support and work across Michigan, we turn in more than enough signatures to qualify earned paid sick time for the ballot in November. #MITimeToCare#paidsicktime https://t.co/bHWcCjtkaK
This is why we're fighting to ensure people in #MI have access to earned sick leave --> "According to a 2017 study, cities and states that mandated paid sick days saw flu rates drop by an average of 5 percent." https://t.co/fzrEq4hVmg
Possible solutions that ensure hardworking Michiganders earn a wage to care for their families: eliminate sub-minimum wage for restaurant workers - @onefairwage , implement fair scheduling, and adopt earned paid sick time - @MITimetoCare https://t.co/j6RyMhvAnB
New Jersey just became to 10th state to guarantee paid sick time. Michigan can join this national movement and ensure no one has to choose between a pay check and the care they need. #sicktime#paidsickdays https://t.co/5JrDA4CYpf
@UnitedWaySEM supports earned paid sick time because they agree no one should lose their job when they get sick or need to care for a loved one. #paidsickdays#sicktime https://t.co/TH0KvGIhxh
"When I missed work, I had to use days that would normally be used for vacation and I quickly exhausted them. This led me to receive write-ups that put me on the brink of losing my job." https://t.co/LzTUWdewaN
The momentum for earned paid sick time continues. No one should have to choose between a paycheck and caring for themselves or a loved one #paidsicktime#timetocare https://t.co/ZG7HQFtxVd
Workers in New Jersey are close to getting access to paid sick time. We can do the same. Get involved here: https://t.co/2Bk7fbRs2n #paidsicktime https://t.co/cRguCNkhr9
Staying home to look after a sick child can have economic consequences: 40% of working mothers report they must take time off work when their children are sick, and 56% report they are not paid for the time off https://t.co/EyjTVWNhol