NYS Public Affairs Committee of the Junior Leagues
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NYS Public Affairs Committee of the Junior Leagues
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Citizen advocates. Junior League Members. Creating systemic change for women and children in our communities through our legislative agenda.
"$170 a week is not support. It is an insult to someone who has given years of honest work." For @amNewYork, @UncommonGoods founder Dave Bolotsky shares why fixing NY's paid medical leave program is an imperative for business owners like him: amny.com/opinion/new-yo…
NEW: An equitable national paid family and medical leave program would be a win-win. @UrbanInstitute researchers commissioned by @WB_DOL found that such a program would cover 97% of workers, reduce poverty and narrow the racial poverty gap. dol.gov/newsroom/relea…
No pregnant woman should have to choose between a paycheck and a checkup. On January 1, New York will become the first state in the nation to give pregnant women paid time off for prenatal appointments.
New Yorkers: We need you to take action now and urge your reps to vote YES on A10561/S9840 ASAP and finally update our paid medical leave system to ensure New Yorkers who need to take time off for their own health needs can access the benefits they need! takeaction.io/abb/tell-your-…
"Why should mothers who lose their children receive a pittance of what mothers caring for a new child do?" Powerful op-ed calling on NY lawmakers to pass real paid medical leave NOW & support New Yorkers recovering from neonatal loss + other medical needs: recordonline.com/story/opinion/…
Access to time off for health reasons shouldn't depend on financial stability. #PaidMedicalLeave
