It's clear: ALL parents deserve time to care for their children and families. This year, we're celebrating Father's Day by highlighting the voices and stories of dads around Connecticut who need paid family and medical leave. We asked dads: why do YOU support paid family and medical leave? Here are your stories... "The minute my … Continue reading #DadsForPaidLeave
Our State’s Future Depends on Paid Leave
As a young woman with chronic illness who grew up caring for an elderly grandmother, I already understand the importance of paid family and medical leave. During my childhood I spent 2-3 weekends a month, every holiday and the majority of summers with my family caring for my elderly grandmother. I am grateful that I … Continue reading Our State’s Future Depends on Paid Leave
THE CLOCK IS TICKING!
Just three days remain in the 2018 legislative session and YOU have the power to make a difference! There is still a chance paid family and medical leave will be called in either the House or the Senate. Call and email the legislators listed below and urge them to support paid family and medical leave … Continue reading THE CLOCK IS TICKING!
Yes- Caregivers Need Paid Leave Too!
Too often, the conversation about paid family and medical leave revolves solely around the need for paid parental leave. Connecticut workers need a paid family & medical leave policy that will not only support new birth, adoptive, and foster parents, but will also benefit and protect employees with serious illnesses and caregivers juggling work and … Continue reading Yes- Caregivers Need Paid Leave Too!
24 Years Later, CT Workers Still Waiting
This Saturday, August 5, marks the 24th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the landmark federal law that provides up to twelve weeks of job protected, unpaid leave to eligible workers. Since its enactment, FMLA has been used more than 200 million times by workers that need to take time off to care … Continue reading 24 Years Later, CT Workers Still Waiting
