Statistics show that nearly 76% of working people across Wisconsin, that’s nearly 2.4 million workers, do not have access to paid family and medical leave through their employer. That translates to more than 2 million Wisconsinites having to make difficult decisions between work and caring for their families. Voters across the state have made it clear that the want access to paid leave. On February 14th State Reps. Francesca Hong and Kalan Haywood, Sen. LaTonya Johnson and other Democrats in the state Legislature, introduced Paid Leave For All, a comprehensive paid family and medical leave bill that covers all workers across the state and encompasses a wide range of circumstances.
In a recent Op-Ed published in The Cap Times, 9to5 Wisconsin State Director Christina Thor shares her thoughts on the new bill and what it means for Wisconsin families. To read the full article click HERE.
