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From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness, Paid Sick Days

A Tremendous Step Forward for New Yorkers and Our Nation

June 27, 2013 | Campaigns > Paid Sick Days | Work and Family

Early this morning, the New York City Council voted overwhelmingly to guarantee workers the right to earn paid sick days — taking a significant step forward for the country in giving workers this fundamental and common sense right.

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From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness, Paid Sick Days

New Preemption Law in Florida Strengthens Imperative for National Paid Sick Days Standard

June 14, 2013 | Campaigns > Paid Sick Days | Work and Family

Florida Governor Rick Scott handed the organized business lobby a victory today, and the losers are workers, local governments and the fundamental principle of democracy in Florida.

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Vicki Shabo, Director of Work and Family Programs

From the desk of ... Vicki Shabo, Paid Sick Days

Paid Sick Days Opponents Continue to Hide Behind Preemption

May 10, 2013 | Campaigns > Paid Sick Days | Work and Family

Last month, I wrote about a disturbing trend: States are passing “preemption” laws that prohibit a growing number of cities and counties from adopting their own paid sick days standards. Sadly, these misguided attacks on local democracy have been spreading rapidly, as legislators put the interests of the national big business lobby ahead of the interests of their constituents.

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From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness, Paid Sick Days

New York City Council Paves the Way for One Million Workers to Earn Paid Sick Days

May 8, 2013 | Campaigns > Paid Sick Days | Work and Family

In a major victory in the effort to increase access to paid sick days, the New York City Council has passed a measure that would guarantee approximately one million workers the right to earn the paid sick time they need.

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From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness, Paid Sick Days

Sad Day for Floridians

May 3, 2013 | Campaigns > Paid Sick Days | Work and Family

Floridians are the latest state residents to fall victim to an underhanded and harmful effort to undermine democracy across the country. Yesterday, members of the Florida House approved far-reaching legislation that will prohibit all localities from establishing paid sick days standards.

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National Partnership Staff

From the desk of ... National Partnership Staff, Paid Sick Days

Paid Sick Days Bill Passes in Portland!

March 13, 2013 | Campaigns > Paid Sick Days | Work and Family

Just moments ago, the Portland City Council voted unanimously to approve an ordinance that will let tens of thousands of workers in Portland earn the paid sick days they need.

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From the desk of ... Debra L. Ness, Paid Sick Days

The Flu Thrives Without Paid Sick Days

January 14, 2013 | Campaigns > Paid Sick Days | Work and Family

By now, we have all heard about or been affected by the influenza outbreak that is sweeping the country and taking a staggering toll. At least 44 states have been hit, thousands of hospitalizations and dozens of deaths have been reported so far, and some are already comparing this year's outbreak to the H1N1 pandemic of 2009.

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