First Shift

"Paid Leave is one of those policy that feels impossible to be against... Everyone deserves #PaidLeave. - Gina Kelley @prosperitynow #SmallBusinessWeek

Closing this week with deep gratitude to @CMLewisGeorgeW4 @BrianneKNadeau & @CMRobertWhiteDC who each funded the #DCDomesticWorkersBillofRights in their committees. With funds, this law has the power to transform the working conditions of the 9,000 domestic workers in our city.

Come join us today! Register here for more info: alexlibraryva.org/event/8427158

There is still time to register for our Know Your Rights training tomorrow hosted by @alexlibraryva! Find out more and sign up here: alexlibraryva.org/event/8427158

Want to learn more about pregnancy and caregiving rights in the workplace? Join us for a Know Your Rights presentation at the Duncan branch of @alexlibraryva on May 2 at 6:00 PM!

What’s the wage gap in your state? @NPWF has you covered! This #EqualPayDay, check out our analysis of how closing wage gaps would help women and families afford child care, health care and more. bit.ly/3IZYfyf

This #EqualPayDay, @NPWF recognizes that wage gaps are even larger for women of color, with Native American women typically paid 51 cents, Latinas 54 cents, Black women 64 cents, and AANHPI women paid 80 cents for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men.

The medical certification process to go about getting #paidleave can also take time, and can affect those who don't have access to a printer, computer, and then becomes another barrier to accessing #paidleave. - @1stShiftJustice #genderequality

While having #paidleave is really important, workers have ongoing care needs beyond needing paid leave from work. And a lot of that is up to their employers. - @1stShiftJustice #genderequality

Exciting panel discussion happening NOW with @mainstreetweets @JulieKashen @1stShiftJustice moderated by Better Life Lab Senior Fellow @VShabo

A panel of amazing participants,moderated by @BetterLifeLab Senior Fellow @VShabo, will chat about the new research & how to advance #genderequality at our event TOMORROW starting @ 10 am EST. It’s not too late, RSVP today! newamerica.org/better-life-la…

New @amprog data shows that over 82% of American families break the mold of the traditional “nuclear” structure. Supportive policies like #PaidLeave need to work for those who need them most – we need these programs to recognize and support ALL families. americanprogress.org/article/paid-l…

We’re rooting for a #FairBudgetDC that is restorative & prioritizes racial justice. Will you join us @MayorBowser @ChmnMendelson? #MeetingTheNeeds #DCBudget @FairBudgetDC @BrianneKNadeau @CMBrookePinto @CMRobertWhiteDC @trayonwhite @ZacharyforWard5 @VinceGrayWard7 @kenyanmcduffie

For Women's History Month we honor the working class Black & brown women/femmes who keep our economy going! @MayorBowser we need #DCBudget to incl economic justice policies: better wages 4 care wkrs, funding of Domestic Wkr Bill of Rights, & support 4 educators #MeetingTheNeeds

Our #DCBudget deeply speaks to our city's values. We need @MurielBowser @ChmnMendelson to allocate $$ in a way that is #MeetingTheNeeds of working class Black & Brown residents. Read @FairBudgetDC recs, like funding for the #DCDomesticWorkersBillofRights! bit.ly/FY24BudgetPlat…

Join us, in person or online for a hybrid event on the pandemic and gender equality. Were women set back a generation? What do we need to advance? New research. Fireside chat with @RepRoKhanna on childcare as part of Economic Patriotism. Panel. RSVP now! newamerica.org/better-life-la…

Spread the word- we're here for #DCBudget season! FY24 Budget Platform #MeetingTheNeeds is ready for prime time! @VoicesUnbarred @BlackSwanAcad @ACLU_DC @JustRecoveryDC @dc4d @DcKincare @1stShiftJustice @THELAYC @mothersoutreach @SPACEsInAction Here: bit.ly/FY24BudgetPlat…

👏 YES! 👏 Our very own federal policy manager, Sammy Chavin, spitting facts. If you missed our latest Paid Leave discussion with @strike4rights, you can catch our next one with Rep. @rosadelauro on the 28th. Registration required ➡️ bit.ly/3kQvFat

TODAY at 3pm ET @WB_DOL Deputy Director Gayle Goldin joins a distinguished panel of experts for an important conversation on "State Momentum for Paid Leave," to mark the 30th anniversary of #FMLA, hosted by @CAPWomen and @NPWF. #FMLA30 #PaidLeaveForAll americanprogress.org/events/state-m…