From CLASP (http://www.clasp.org/): On Tuesday, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Representative Bobby Scott (D-VA), along with 131 cosponsors in the House and Senate, reintroduced the Child Care for Working Families Act, which would guarantee affordable, high-quality child care to millions … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): We HAVE TO solve the childcare crisis in this country. Childcare constantly comes up as a major issue for families. Moms with no choice but to quit jobs they love because of the high-cost of care. … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Tax season is upon us! You may be scrambling to get your tax return paperwork together and have high hopes to submit everything well before the April 15th deadline (but more likely than not will end … Continued
From CLASP (http://www.clasp.org/): On Tuesday, Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Senator Kirstin Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act, which would establish a federal program providing almost every worker in the country up to 12 weeks … Continued
From Interfaith Worker Justice (http://www.iwj.org): This February 14th, Interfaith Worker Justice asks you to demonstrate a greater love: the love of justice. On the day we normally reserve for romance, fancy dinners, chocolates and flowers, we ask you to spare … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Tell Senators Casey and Toomey to Vote Yes on Reopening the Government and No on Harm to Migrant Children and Asylum-Seekers. This Thursday at 2:30 the Senate will vote on two competing bills … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): In a stunning revelation, the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) says that not only were “thousands” more migrant children separated by the administration than previously known, but that they didn’t … Continued
(HARRISBURG) Through PA 2-1-1, the United Way of Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO, and the American Federation of Government Employees District 3, have launched a text code initiative which will provide information and updates aimed to help impacted workers cope with the shutdown. This service … Continued
From CLASP (http://www.clasp.org/): 93 percent of low-wage workers have zero access to paid family and medical leave. Most workers, especially those with low incomes, can’t afford to take leave without pay. This explainer discusses how paid family and medical leave … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): As many of us were winding down holiday celebrations, we were horrified to see photos of our government tear gassing mothers and toddlers who are seeking asylum at our border. The cruelty is breathtaking. Our country … Continued