Maybe you’ve been in this situation: Your elderly parent is recovering from surgery and needs care, but you can’t get the time off work. Or you and your spouse are about to welcome a new baby, but you can’t afford to take unpaid leave.
The sad reality is that although millions of workers are balancing the demands of caring for young children or aging parents with a full time job, only 12 percent of U.S. private sector workers have access to paid family leave. Far too many working families are left without the basic support they need to get a fair shot at the American Dream. And Republicans in Washington are refusing to do anything about it!
We must demand a comprehensive plan for paid family leave. Add your name today >>
It’s a travesty that in the wealthiest country in the world, we don’t give our workers the guarantee of paid time off when they need it most -- to provide support and care for their family. These critical polices have positive benefits for our economy too. Paid family leave increases working retention, saving business the significant cost that comes with replacing employees.
As Senator, Katie will fight to pass legislation that will support the middle class and give working families a better chance at a prosperous future. Let’s stand with her in support of expanding access to paid family and medical leave.
Add your name to tell Congress: It’s time for comprehensive national paid leave.
Thanks,
Mike Mikus