Paid leave is essential for the economic security of all workers and is a policy with widespread bipartisan support, but some politicians continue to resist it at the local, state, and federal level. While many states and local governments have successfully implemented some form of paid leave, millions of workers across the country still face an impossible decision: take care of myself or a loved one and miss a paycheck or go to work. The United States remains the only high-income nation in the world without a national paid leave policy, including parental leave, sick leave, medical leave, or family care leave.
9to5 Georgia and the members of the GA Coalition for Paid Leave are working towards making paid family & medical leave a reality in the state. Effective paid leave policies are not only good for Georgia workers, but they are also great for Georgia businesses and families. Paid leave means that you can care for your kids when schools are closed. You can drive your parent to their next doctor’s appointment. And you have time to recover after being sick. Everyone should be able to do that, without having to choose between their next paycheck or their health & family.
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Join us on October 19th from 1 to 4 PM for Pumpkins for Paid Leave, a fun-filled fall festival for families and kids! We’ll have pumpkin painting, a costume contest,...
October 19th, 2024 1:00 PM through 4:00 PM
1305 Oakland Ln SW Atlanta 30310 -
The Care Can't Wait Bus Tour is making its way across the country and is stopping in Atlanta, Georgia! This summer, we're taking care on the road to talk about the importance of paid leave, making care jobs good jobs, and advocating for quality, accessible aging, disability and child care across the country. Join us as we shine a light on the lack of equitable and inclusive care systems and bring together care advocates, elected leaders, and influencers in the fight for better care. The bus tour will be in Atlanta on Saturday, August 31 at 10:00 AM ET at IBEW 613. RSVP today!
August 31st, 2024 10:00 AM through 1:00 PM
IBEW Building Atlanta 30312 -
Join the Georgia Coalition for Paid Leave for an informative "Know Your Rights" Training event on Monday, July 15th from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM via Zoom! This session...
July 15th, 2024 6:30 PM through 7:30 PM
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