The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) calls for universal paid family and medical leave, highlighting its critical health benefits for families and a step toward economic equity. "Paid leave builds healthier families and a stronger nation," https://t.co/ay0Bpa6GoX
This Thursday, 10/10, the #FifthCircuit of Appeals will hear oral arguments in the Texas v. U.S. #DACA case and will determine the future of the DACA program.
The decision will impact not only DACA recipients, but their families and communities. #HomeisHere
Paid family and medical leave shouldn't be reserved just for those who win the "boss lottery." All workers deserve time to care for themselves and their family. New CLASP research breaks down the data to highlight the urgent need for #paidleaveforall
https://t.co/XZf0eyDUnE
.@POTUS EO on good jobs: "Promoting worker economic security, by directing agencies to consider prioritizing projects that supply the benefits that workers need—including child and dependent care to health insurance, paid leave, and retirement benefits. https://t.co/aOIHE6m32T
Today's August #JobsReport shows a 142,000 increase in nonfarm payrolls. The overall employment rate fell to 4.2%, down 0.1% from July.
Black Unemployment changed little from 6.3% to 6.1% in August, while Hispanic unemployment rose from 5.3% to 5.5%
New from @NavigatorSurvey. “Proposals to ban price gouging, expand Medicare’s power to negotiate lower drug prices, cap insulin costs, and provide workers with 12 weeks of paid family leave are seen as the most helpful policies for American families.”
My latest:
As the U.S. Census Bureau prepares to release its official poverty measure numbers for 2023, millions of full-time workers live in poverty.
My analysis of the working poor: 👇@CLASP_DC
https://t.co/cnjj7sXvK7
Everyone should have access to paid family and medical leave -- to care for their children, families, and themselves! It's time now for #PaidLeaveForAll#NoPaidLeaveCostMe
Powerful words from @rosadelauro yesterday: “I had the luxury of being part of an institution that offered paid leave. If it is good enough for members of Congress it’s good enough for everyone else.” #PFMLConvening2024
Excited to be among #PaidLeave champs in and out of government to learn, celebrate, and scheme. The last time we were all together was 5 years ago.
💗7 states have passed since then.
💗3 that had passed have begun paying benefits.
💗3 older programs have been expanded.
@CLASP_DC and @FmlyValuesWork are kicking off our Paid Family and Medical Leave Collaborators Convening today in DC with over 100 state advocates and administrators!! 🚨🚨🚨#PFMLConvening2024