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Paid Leave for All @paidleaveforall.bsky.social · 5d

In 2020, the U.S. briefly had emergency #PaidSickDays and #PaidFamilyLeave for COVID-19 illness and caregiving. Guess what? It worked.

New research from @equitablegrowth.bsky.social.
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Emergency paid leave during the COVID-19 pandemic offered essential protections for U.S. workers

Paid leave benefits protected workers against the shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic and helped fill a longstanding gap in U.S. social infrastructure.

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Paid Leave For All Kansans @paidleaveks.bsky.social · 5d

One week left until our free, lunchtime webinar. Learn how a self-funded state paid leave program could work for Kansas businesses and families. #PaidLeaveKS #PaidLeave

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Paid Leave for All @paidleaveforall.bsky.social · 8d

The FAMILY Act—the only bill for real paid family and medical leave in Congress—has a record 38 Senate cosponsors.

But we’re not done. Be sure to ask your Senators and all your Representatives to sign on too. #PaidLeaveForAll #ForFAMILY

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Paid Leave For All Kansans @paidleaveks.bsky.social · 12d

Keep experienced workers in the economy! The FAMILY Act supports family caregivers and new parents, boosting their long-term incomes and productive time in the workforce. Let's pass this bill! Demand your lawmakers be #ForFAMILY #ksleg

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Paid Leave For All Kansans @paidleaveks.bsky.social · 13d

Nobody should have to lose their job or paycheck when they need time off for illness. But new data from @BLS shows nearly 6 in 10 workers don't have paid medical leave at their jobs. The #FAMILYAct would guarantee #PaidLeaveForAll workers across the U.S. nationalpartnership.org/voters-deman...

As Voters Demand It, Paid Sick Days Access Expands But 25 Million Workers Still Left Out | National Partnership for Women & Families

Just over 25 million workers still can't earn a single paid sick day to stay home when they're battling the flu or take their kid to a doctor's appointment. This is unsustainable for working caregiver...

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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 13d

Tell your representatives to support the FAMILY Act, which would make universal paid family and medical leave a right in the U.S.: takeaction.io/abb/tell-you...

Tell Your Member of Congress: Co-Sponsor the FAMILY Act!

The Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act (FAMILY Act) would establish a program of paid family leave in the U.S., building on the legacy of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) by providing worke...

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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 15d

“States have helped lead the way, and it’s time for Congress to act so family caregivers aren’t left carrying the load alone."

America's 63 million caregivers need #PaidLeaveForAll: www.aarp.org/advocacy/sta...

States Expand Family Leave, Financial Help for Caregivers

Despite tight budgets and partisanship, AARP has brought the growing needs of caregivers to the forefront of policy

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Paid Leave For All Kansans @paidleaveks.bsky.social · 14d

Last week, we partnered with the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition Inc.(KBC) at their booth during the Kansas State Council of SHRM Conference. KBC also sponsored the event's lactation room. Paid leave policies are crucial to improving breastfeeding rates. #PaidLeave #PaidLeaveKS #Breastfeeding

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19thnews @19thnews.org · 26d

A report, commissioned by Congress in 2023, offers evidence-based recommendations to increase breastfeeding rates. Among its suggestions: A federal paid parental leave program.

The government wants more people to breastfeed. Experts say paid parental leave could help.

Researchers have been examining ways to increase breastfeeding rates for years. They warn it will take structural reform and funding.

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Barbara Rodriguez @bcrodriguez.bsky.social · 23d

The new MAHA report recommends that the United States increase its breastfeeding rates. But the report makes no mention of a federal paid parental leave program that experts in breastfeeding / caregiving say could make a difference. My latest for @19thnews.org: 19thnews.org/2025/09/gove...

The government wants more people to breastfeed. Experts say paid parental leave could help.

Researchers have been examining ways to increase breastfeeding rates for years. They warn it will take structural reform and funding.

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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 20d

14 states have passed their own paid family and medical leave programs, but every day we hear from workers who are struggling to care for themselves and their loved ones because the U.S. doesn't have #PaidLeaveForAll. The FAMILY Act would fix that. www.abetterbalance.org/the-family-a...

The FAMILY Act is the True Paid Family and Medical Leave Program Families Urgently Need - A Better Balance

Today, the FAMILY Act was reintroduced in Congress by sponsors Rep. Rosa DeLauro and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand. This legislation would establish a national paid

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Paid Leave For All Kansans @paidleaveks.bsky.social · 19d

Do you have a story about how having access to paid family and medical leave helped you? Or how you were unable to take paid leave when you needed? Tell us your story so that we may share with others why paid leave is important.
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#PaidLeave #PaidLeaveKS

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National Employment Law Project @nelp.org · 22d

As the FAMILY Act is being reintroduced today, we ask you to email your lawmakers and tell them to support this legislation to ensure that all workers can take the time they need without risking their job or income. #ForFAMILY #PaidLeaveForAll act.nationalpartnership.org/a/family-act

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Paid Leave For All Kansans @paidleaveks.bsky.social · 20d

The bill was introduced to the House, but hasn't made it out of Committee.

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Lea Woods @lea9223.bsky.social · 23d

It's time to build an America where families can thrive. The FAMILY Act is the solution. @clasp.org demonstrates how a national #PaidLeave program would reduce poverty, improve health outcomes, and support families. #PaidLeave #FAMILYAct #FamiliesFirst www.clasp.org/wp-content/u...

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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · Sep 8

Source: read.dukeupress.edu/demography/a...

Is It Daddy Time Yet? Trends and Variation in Men's Employment Hours Around Childbirth: 1989–2020

Abstract. Scholars continue to debate the progress of the gender revolution. Some argue that the gender revolution is stalled, whereas others see an emerging second half marked by men's increased invo...

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Paid Leave For All Kansans @paidleaveks.bsky.social · Sep 8

Join us to make families and businesses stronger in Kansas.
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#PaidLeaveForAllKansans #PaidLeaveKS #PaidLeave

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Paid Leave for All @paidleaveforall.bsky.social · Aug 28

“Economists and other experts have blamed the lack of statutory maternity leave and pay in the U.S.—which is part of a broader childcare crisis—for everything from the mostly stagnant gender pay gap to a maternal mental health epidemic.” www.forbes.com/sites/josiec...

U.S. Still Lags Almost Every Other Country On Maternity Leave And Pay

The United States continues to rank among the worst countries in the world when it comes to maternity pay and leave.

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Paid Leave For All Kansans @paidleaveks.bsky.social · Sep 5

Organizations are invited to sign on to a letter of support for the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act by Sept. 9. #FAMILYAct #PaidLeave #PaidLeaveKS @npwf.bsky.social
Click here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Paid Leave For All Kansans @paidleaveks.bsky.social · Aug 28

Join us online to hear the latest research about the impacts of a state paid leave program on businesses. Learn how a self-funded state paid leave program could work for Kansas businesses and families. #PaidLeave #PaidLeaveKS #PaidLeaveForAllKansans
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Paid Leave For All Kansans @paidleaveks.bsky.social · Aug 28

Join us online to hear the latest research about the impacts of a state paid leave program on businesses. Learn how a self-funded state paid leave program could work for Kansas businesses and families. #PaidLeave #PaidLeaveKS #PaidLeaveForAllKansans
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Family Values @ Work @familyvaluesatwork.bsky.social · Aug 19

New research looking across OECD countries finds that paid leave of up to 6 months for new mothers can support labor force participation and does not hurt women’s earnings: doi.org/10.1177/2378...

Sage Journals: Discover world-class research

Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.

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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · Aug 21

When paid leave works, families win.

California's recent increase in paid family leave payments has made it possible for more parents to take the time they need to bond with a new child. www.the74million.org/article/cali...

California Increased Paid Family Leave Payments. Now More Parents Are Taking Advantage

Family leave benefits in California became more generous beginning this past January.

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Paid Leave for All @paidleaveforall.bsky.social · Aug 12

“Arkansas teacher sees new paid maternity leave law as a game-changer.”
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Arkansas teacher sees new paid maternity leave law as a game-changer

For new moms like Rebecca Reynolds, PTO and time with their newborn won’t be an added stress during pregnancy, thanks to Act 904 that went into effect Tuesday.

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Paid Leave for All @paidleaveforall.bsky.social · Aug 14

Congrats to our partners @tcfdotorg.bsky.social @npwf.bsky.social @caringacross.org on launching a new care economy research hub — a one-stop shop for latest research on child care, paid leave, aging and disability caregiving and more. tcf.org/the-care-res...

Care Research Hub - The Century Foundation

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