FAMILY CARE ACT WOULD DELIVER A BUNDLE OF HELP TO PA FAMILIES Ahh…the joy of bringing a new baby home – lots of cuddles, feedings, diaper changes, and unforgettable firsts. But for parents without paid family leave, they sacrifice these precious moments to go...
DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE DOWNLOAD REPORT (October 4, 2023) – Setting up a statewide paid leave program would boost Pennsylvania’s profile as a great place to live, work, and run a business, according to new research released at a roundtable discussion with business...
Across the country, businesses are realizing that providing paid leave pays off. That’s why more than a dozen states have already passed paid leave laws that give their employers a leg up. But the Keystone State has yet to make the same commitment. It is time to...
Testimony on House Bill 1259 House Finance Committee June 5, 2023 Dan O’Brien, Policy Manager, Education and Family Stability Children First Thank you for inviting me to offer testimony in front of the committee today on this important issue. There are two major...
May 10, 2023 The Honorable Jason Dawkins Labor & Industry Committee, Chair PA House of Representatives 150 Main Capitol Building P.O. Box 202179 Harrisburg, PA 17120-2179 Chairman Dawkins, I am writing to urge you, as chairman of the House Labor & Industry...
GOP Voters in PA Support Paid Family Leave If nothing else, the COVID pandemic taught us two very valuable lessons: there are few things more important than the health of your loved ones, and you can do all the right things and things can still go wrong. ...