Sentences with phrase «for paid family leave legislation»

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo pushed Monday for paid family leave legislation and an increase in the minimum wage to $ 15 an hour at a rally with labor leaders and elected Democrats in Hauppauge.

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But legislation that would mandate paid sick leave nationwide, notably the so - called Healthy Families Act, has stalled in Congress for years, prompting the administration to seek alternative ways of achieving the policy's goals.

She'll be introducing legislation for better paid family leave, equal pay for equal work and affordable day care.

In his State of the State address on Wednesday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) called for the passage of legislation that would ensure that state residents can take 12 weeks of paid family leave for a new child or a serious illness.

Meanwhile, Gillibrand continues to be a champion for women's rights and has recently reintroduced legislation to create a universal, gender neutral paid family and medial leave program.

«He has delivered a $ 15 minimum wage for New Yorkers, 12 weeks of paid family leave, a $ 19 minimum wage for over 40,000 New York - area airport workers and championed many other pieces of legislation that have made working families in our state better off.

From legislation that allows union dues to be deducted from state taxes to the Fight for 15 to funding for the Murphy Institute School of Labor, to the nation's strongest paid family leave program, Governor Cuomo has proven, in his two terms, to be the most effective Governor this state has had, and is moving New York forward.»

At 11:30 a.m., U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand will speak at the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce's International Women's Day Event and build support for her paid family and medical leave legislation, XO Group, 195 Broadway, Manhattan.

«Every year of Senator Dilan's tenure in the Senate he has stood with our members and been a dedicated advocate for everything from the $ 15 minimum wage, paid family leave and healthcare, to greater environmental protections and election reforms,» said Helen Schaub, 1199SEIU vice president for policy and legislation.

New legislation has been proposed to enact a policy of paid family leave for employees of Albany County.

Ever since Zephyr Teachout, an unknown law professor, challenged him for his second - term run in 2014 to surprising results in the primary, he has been forced to tack left — signing legislation two years ago to enact a $ 15 an hour minimum wage as well as paid family leave.

Candice Giove, a spokeswoman for the independent Democrats, said the group was «proud of its record of achievements,» listing its support for gun - control legislation, a $ 15 minimum wage and paid family leave, among other issues.

The Act seeks to reform legislation relating to the following areas: adoption and children in care; aspects of the family justice system; children and young people with special educational needs; the Office of the Children's Commissioner for England; and statutory rights to leave and pay for parents and adopters.

At this time, only employees in federally regulated workplaces and in workplaces in Ontario and Alberta can take advantage of the extended EI parental benefits or family caregiver benefit for adults since these jurisdictions have amended their employment / labour standards legislation to harmonize the leaves with the period allowed for benefits to be paid.

This fact sheet makes the child developmental case for New York state's enactment of paid family leave legislation.