Soapbox
I found this in my email inbox this morning. Paid Parental Leave is something I was just discussing with an LJ Mom from Scotland.
Dear Friend,
It's virtually impossible to turn on the TV or read the morning paper without hearing about what a mess the economy is in. But, while we hear a lot about our troubles, we don't hear a whole lot about what we, as citizens, can do to fix things.
That's why we're working hard right now toward passing Paid Family Leave policies, which allow paid time off from work after the birth or adoption of a baby, to improve economic security for families in our country. After all, having a baby is a leading cause of poverty spells in our nation, and Paid Family Leave can stop those poverty spells before they start. In the current economic crisis, it is more important than ever that we address this issue.
Our first big chance to move Paid Family Leave forward is right now! The U.S. House is considering a bill that would provide Paid Parental Leave for all federal workers--an essential first step toward a national Paid Family Leave policy for all:
http://www.momsrisingaction.org/o/1768/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=26871
*In just two seconds when you click this link, you can make a big difference by sending a letter to your Congressperson asking them to support Paid Parental Leave. And, you can make an even greater difference by forwarding this email message to everyone you know! The more people our Congressional leaders hear from, the more impact we'll have.
Why would Paid Family Leave help families? Right now, having a baby is a leading cause of "poverty spells" in this country (times when income dips below what's needed for basic living expenses like food and rent). Paid Family Leave helps families bridge the income gap caused by folks being unable to go to work because they have to care for a new baby or a sick parent or spouse. In fact, nearly half of working people report that an illness or injury in their family caused them to get behind on their bills, including mortgage payments. We need Paid Family Leave to help families stay out of poverty--especially in this time when so many families are already vulnerable.
Policies for Federal employees can lead the nation! With more than 2.7 million civilian employees, the federal government is the nation's largest employer. Passing a standard of Paid Parental Leave for people who work for the nation's largest employer is a benchmark toward Paid Family Leave for all workers. It's time for the federal government to establish policies which support working families, and thus set an example for all other employers.
*Tell your Congressional Representatives that you support Paid Parental Leave today!
http://www.momsrisingaction.org
Thank you!
cross-posted to helena_mae
Dear Friend,
It's virtually impossible to turn on the TV or read the morning paper without hearing about what a mess the economy is in. But, while we hear a lot about our troubles, we don't hear a whole lot about what we, as citizens, can do to fix things.
That's why we're working hard right now toward passing Paid Family Leave policies, which allow paid time off from work after the birth or adoption of a baby, to improve economic security for families in our country. After all, having a baby is a leading cause of poverty spells in our nation, and Paid Family Leave can stop those poverty spells before they start. In the current economic crisis, it is more important than ever that we address this issue.
Our first big chance to move Paid Family Leave forward is right now! The U.S. House is considering a bill that would provide Paid Parental Leave for all federal workers--an essential first step toward a national Paid Family Leave policy for all:
http://www.momsrisingaction.org/o/1768/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=26871
*In just two seconds when you click this link, you can make a big difference by sending a letter to your Congressperson asking them to support Paid Parental Leave. And, you can make an even greater difference by forwarding this email message to everyone you know! The more people our Congressional leaders hear from, the more impact we'll have.
Why would Paid Family Leave help families? Right now, having a baby is a leading cause of "poverty spells" in this country (times when income dips below what's needed for basic living expenses like food and rent). Paid Family Leave helps families bridge the income gap caused by folks being unable to go to work because they have to care for a new baby or a sick parent or spouse. In fact, nearly half of working people report that an illness or injury in their family caused them to get behind on their bills, including mortgage payments. We need Paid Family Leave to help families stay out of poverty--especially in this time when so many families are already vulnerable.
Policies for Federal employees can lead the nation! With more than 2.7 million civilian employees, the federal government is the nation's largest employer. Passing a standard of Paid Parental Leave for people who work for the nation's largest employer is a benchmark toward Paid Family Leave for all workers. It's time for the federal government to establish policies which support working families, and thus set an example for all other employers.
*Tell your Congressional Representatives that you support Paid Parental Leave today!
http://www.momsrisingaction.org
Thank you!
cross-posted to helena_mae