We all get sick. But not everyone can stay home when they are contagious. In cities and states without paid sick days standards, 2 of every 5 workers don’t earn a single day of paid sick leave, including many on the front lines of public health and food safety – in restaurants, retail stores, and even health care. EOI is working to pass minimum paid sick days standards so no one has to choose between their job and their health.
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Washington State Work & Family Agenda
Paid leave strengthens economic security A new baby, a bout of flu, or a cancer diagnosis too often leads to a family crisis – especially for women breadwinners. Forcing workers to choose between their job and their heal…
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Support local governments’ right to enact basic workplace standards
Good afternoon. I’m Marilyn Watkins of the Economic Opportunity Institute and the Washingt…
Washington State Work & Family Agenda
Paid leave strengthens economic security A new baby, a bout of flu, or a cancer diagnosis…
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