Sentences with phrase «supporting paid family leave»

And let us support working families by supporting paid family leave.

An Associated Press - NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll released today found 72 percent support paid family leave.

A Siena College poll released Monday said that 80 percent of voters support paid family leave, while 18 percent are opposed and 2 percent undecided.

THIS was also the approach taken in New Jersey by Bill Baroni, a man of great presence and eloquence who stopped outside the federal courthouse to note that he had taken risks as a Republican by bucking his party to support paid family leave, medical marijuana and marriage equality.

«I think there's a progression,» Cuomo said Saturday, when asked to state whether or not he supports paid family leave.

In a statement in response to de Blasio's action Thursday, a Cuomo spokesperson told POLITICO New York that «the administration supports paid family leave.»

Not exact matches

Nearly 70 percent of Americans who voted for President - elect Donald Trump and 89 percent of Hillary Clinton voters support mandatory paid family and medical leave, according to a post-election poll of 2,000 voters by the Center for American Progress.

SS: I'm personally supporting the FAMILY Act [which would establish federally mandated paid leave].

Considering the US's lack of federal paid family leave policy, Sandberg said companies need to take the lead and support families with their own paid leave policies, which she said wouldn't just be nice to do, but would also improve the bottom line by increasing employee loyalty and performance.

Paid family leave is among the few new regulations Trump supported during the campaign.

Some of Clinton's plans include guaranteeing 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave, expanding early childhood education, capping childcare expenses at 10 percent of a household's income, helping the families of children with autism and other special needs get access to more resources and support, and insuring more families through the Affordable Care Act.

Furthermore, Obama supports paid maternity leave and expansion of programs like the Nurse - Family Partnership, which allows low - income mothers to get one - on - one support from trained nurses.

New mother Valenti exposes the tired Mommy Wars for exactly what they are — a hoax narrative — by delving into the real problems our contemporary families face such as no paid maternity leave, archaic workplace policies, and the lack of societal support that families have had in the past.

This month, the 22nd anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act, I wrote an op - ed piece with my colleague Robin Stern, about why it is so important to children's development that the government protect and support families with adequate paid parental lLeave Act, I wrote an op - ed piece with my colleague Robin Stern, about why it is so important to children's development that the government protect and support families with adequate paid parental leaveleave.

Most developed countries support families better than America — which has no comprehensive family policy for paid parental leave or flexible work, daycare, or early childhood education.

but i also believe that creating a culture that supports ALL families, by working for humane family leave policies and by making sure insurance pays for lactation consultation — those are helpful ways to channel our energies.

CHESTNUT HILL, MA (June 9, 2014)-- Fathers want to be present and involved from the first days of their children's lives and increasingly expect their employers to support them through paid leave, flexibility, and ultimately a culture that respects their desire to be hands - on caregivers, according to a new study of 30 corporations and more than 1,000 fathers by the Boston College Center for Work & Family (BCCWF).

Article 11 (2) In order to prevent discrimination against women on the grounds of marriage or maternity and to ensure their effective right to work, States Parties shall take appropriate measures: (a) To prohibit, subject to the imposition of sanctions, dismissal on the grounds of pregnancy or maternity leave and discrimination in dismissals on the basis of marital status; (b) To introduce maternity leave with pay or with comparable social benefits without loss of former employment, seniority or social allowances; (c) To encourage the provision of necessary supporting social services to enable parents to combine family obligations with work responsibilities and participation in public life

«I'm supporting Todd because he delivered for Nassau County families — passing 12 weeks of paid family leave, winning a $ 15 minimum wage for New Yorkers, $ 1 billion in tax cuts for middle class families, and $ 20 million in new funding for our schools this year,» Obama says in the call.

«He'd be a great candidate, he's a great governor,» she said, citing his support for paid family leave and the push to legalize same - sex marriage in 2011.

He is working to support a bill that would require employers to provide paid family and medical leave.

He championed a phase - in to a $ 15 minimum wage, something he did not initially support, and enacted paid family leave.

His support and leadership on labor issues, including the worker safety bill to protect utility workers and his support of paid family leave made a difference in the lives of working people.

She supports paid sick days and paid family leave insurance, so that no parent has to choose between paying the bills and nursing a sick child.

A year earlier, there were enough Democrats to form a clear majority to ram through much of the legislation the IDC has enacted or supports, like a robust minimum wage hike, statewide paid family leave and the DREAM Act.

«I've been all over this state talking about this and I think the support for paid family leave and raising the minimum wage is clear,» Cuomo said.

Paid family leave has wide support, and would be employee - funded under Cuomo's plan.

«Those are all fair questions and I think a lot of people support the concept of paid family leave, but like anything else the devil's in the details,» Flanagan said.

Though she has made some headway with her father, Ivanka Trump faces an uphill battle as she tries to build support for her signature issues of affordable childcare and paid family leave, courting corporate executives and wooing lawmakers in hopes of generating momentum amid a packed legislative agenda in Washington.

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.

«Governor Cuomo's initiatives — from first - in - the - nation tuition - free college, $ 15 minimum wage and the country's strongest paid family leave program, to historic investments in infrastructure across the state — have overwhelming support from New Yorkers,» he continued.

There are more and more options for paid family leave plans in New York state, but do any of them have enough support to pass?

Cuomo then turned his attention elsewhere, touring the state during the six subsequent weeks in support of a minimum wage hike and a system of paid family leave.

The candidates rolled out major endorsements in the race's final days with President Barack Obama recording a robocall for Kaminsky, citing his support for raising the minimum wage and providing paid family leave for all New Yorkers.

Citing his support a $ 15 minimum wage, paid family leave and scheduling reform, a major union has endorsed Gov. Andrew Cuomo for re-election.

Cuomo, too, continues to bolster his support on the institutional left with a series of victories on the minimum wage and paid family leave.

In her statement announcing her support for Cuomo, she pointed to the fact that he raised the minimum wage — of which women make up two - thirds of earners — as well as his work in enacting paid family leave and making it harder for individuals to discriminate against pregnant workers.

«The first possible woman mayor has just turned her back on a critical but modest lifeline that families around the city need — a stunning abandonment of working mothers and parents and the progressive women who have supported her from day one,» the NYS Paid Leave Coalition said in a statement.

«Andrew Cuomo appeals to progressive liberals, left - leaning voters, and when he campaigns for their support he is going to be talking about marriage equality, paid family leave, the SAFE (gun regulation) Act, and clean energy standards that could [be] the toughest in the nation.

Gipson, though, said Cuomo probably won't be able to count on Saland's support on other key issues, including equal pay for women, raising the minimum wage, ensuring paid family leave and ending discrimination in the workplace.

Monday's poll revealed broad support for Cuomo's proposed $ 15 minimum wage, his paid family leave plan and an expanded earned - income tax credit.

Bysiewicz said her campaign will focus on growing the state's economy while supporting issues important to the Democratic base, such as paid family and medical leave, raising the minimum wage and pay equity for women.

A measure to allow all workers in the state 12 weeks of paid leave to take care of a new baby or sick family member was approved in the New York State Assembly, and two measures gained support in the New York State Senate, but the issue fell by the wayside in the end of session rush to pass bills and adjourn for the summer.

«The fact that we have no support, we have no paid family medical leave in this country, means that businesses lose out on really good employees.

Cuomo appears to have stepped into the role Klein's IDC was playing as they backed paid family leave supported in part by state funds and by deductions from employee paychecks.

But now with major attention from media, elected officials, and advocates across the nation focused on whether New York will become the fourth state to pass a paid family leave bill, Cuomo is whipping up support for his plan.

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.

U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer, D - N.Y., and Kirsten Gillibrand, D - N.Y., will stop at Sunshine's Coffee Shop on Thompson Road in DeWitt to rally voters for Deacon and talk about their support for a bill to provide paid family leave for American workers.

All three Democratic candidates support expanding laws that provide for paid family leave, including Gillibrand's FAMILfamily leave, including Gillibrand's FAMILYFAMILY Act.

The tide is turning on Economic Justice, with overwhelming public support for living wages and paid family leave.