A Better Balance
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Advancing justice in the workplace for women, caregivers, and people with health needs of their own.
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act ✔️
Paid family and medical leave in 14 states ✔️
Paid sick time in 19 states ✔️
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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act ✔️
Paid family and medical leave in 14 states ✔️
Paid sick time in 19 states ✔️
abetterbalance.org | 1-833-NEED-ABB
Iowa can build upon on its public sector parental leave law to extend paid family and medical leave to ALL workers in the state – a lifeline protection, especially for the numerous Iowans who can't even access unpaid leave under the FMLA. www.kmaland.com/news/iowa-fa...
Iowa family advocates call for more paid leave
(KMAland) -- Iowa working family advocates are calling on lawmakers to expand a measure that provides paid leave for state employees who are sick or taking care of loved ones.
www.kmaland.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Iowa can build upon on its public sector parental leave law to extend paid family and medical leave to ALL workers in the state – a lifeline protection, especially for the numerous Iowans who can't even access unpaid leave under the FMLA. www.kmaland.com/news/iowa-fa...
Remember to join us for the @washingtonpost.com's 2025 Global Women’s Summit on 11/20, where we'll join leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to discuss the policy solutions women need in order to thrive. Register to watch live: www.washingtonpost.com/washington-p...
November 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Remember to join us for the @washingtonpost.com's 2025 Global Women’s Summit on 11/20, where we'll join leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to discuss the policy solutions women need in order to thrive. Register to watch live: www.washingtonpost.com/washington-p...
Millions of families should be looking forward to the holidays, not worrying about how to afford food. Hunger should never be used as a political playing piece – the Trump administration has the power to keep SNAP benefits intact, and must act now. frac.org/blog/usda-is...
USDA Is Choosing to Take Food Away from Children - Food Research & Action Center
Published October 30, 2025 Parents and teachers know that children can’t learn on an empty stomach. Yet that’s what they’re facing if the U.S. Department of Agriculture doesn’t act immediately to…
frac.org
November 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Millions of families should be looking forward to the holidays, not worrying about how to afford food. Hunger should never be used as a political playing piece – the Trump administration has the power to keep SNAP benefits intact, and must act now. frac.org/blog/usda-is...
Yesterday, we testified virtually before the Georgia Senate Study Committee about how paid family and medical leave can support parents and caregivers in GA, and why state-level paid leave protections are so essential, especially in the South.
November 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Yesterday, we testified virtually before the Georgia Senate Study Committee about how paid family and medical leave can support parents and caregivers in GA, and why state-level paid leave protections are so essential, especially in the South.
A new report finds that young adults and people of color are among the least likely groups to have fair, stable, quality jobs. There are clear policy fixes that would create millions of more supportive workplaces nationwide – let's start with #PaidLeaveForAll.
November 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
A new report finds that young adults and people of color are among the least likely groups to have fair, stable, quality jobs. There are clear policy fixes that would create millions of more supportive workplaces nationwide – let's start with #PaidLeaveForAll.
If you are pregnant, recovering from childbirth, pumping breast milk, or have a pregnancy-related medical condition, you have the right to accommodations at work to stay healthy. Learn more about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: www.abetterbalance.org/pregnant-pos...
Pregnant and Postpartum Workers: Know Your Rights! - A Better Balance
If you are working and pregnant, recovering from childbirth, pumping breast milk, or have a related medical condition, new national laws can help you protect
www.abetterbalance.org
November 5, 2025 at 7:35 PM
If you are pregnant, recovering from childbirth, pumping breast milk, or have a pregnancy-related medical condition, you have the right to accommodations at work to stay healthy. Learn more about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: www.abetterbalance.org/pregnant-pos...
California's recent expansion of the state's paid leave program to cover caring for chosen family members will be a lifeline for many, especially the LGBTQ+ community, immigrants, and Californians with disabilities. Learn more: www.abetterbalance.org/victory-cali...
Victory: California Expands Paid Leave to Allow Workers to Care for More Loved Ones, Including Chosen Family! - A Better Balance
With the passage of SB 590, Californians will be able to use paid family leave to care for more loved ones, including chosen family members.
www.abetterbalance.org
November 5, 2025 at 4:12 PM
California's recent expansion of the state's paid leave program to cover caring for chosen family members will be a lifeline for many, especially the LGBTQ+ community, immigrants, and Californians with disabilities. Learn more: www.abetterbalance.org/victory-cali...
A new study from the American Journal of Epidemiology links access to state-level paid family leave protections with less postpartum depression and more weeks of breastfeeding, demonstrating how these policies can promote families' health and wellbeing. academic.oup.com/aje/advance-...
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November 4, 2025 at 3:29 PM
A new study from the American Journal of Epidemiology links access to state-level paid family leave protections with less postpartum depression and more weeks of breastfeeding, demonstrating how these policies can promote families' health and wellbeing. academic.oup.com/aje/advance-...
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SAVE THE DATE: We're sponsoring @washingtonpost.com's 2025 Global Women’s Summit! On 11/20, we'll be joining leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to discuss innovative solutions to advance gender equity at a time of profound change. Register to watch live: www.washingtonpost.com/washington-p...
October 22, 2025 at 8:44 PM
SAVE THE DATE: We're sponsoring @washingtonpost.com's 2025 Global Women’s Summit! On 11/20, we'll be joining leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to discuss innovative solutions to advance gender equity at a time of profound change. Register to watch live: www.washingtonpost.com/washington-p...
Great news for New Yorkers: NYC just expanded its Earned Safe and Sick Time Act to give workers paid sick time for:
+ caregiving needs
+ public emergency/disaster-related work closures
+ workplace violence
+ housing- and benefit-related legal proceedings
+ caregiving needs
+ public emergency/disaster-related work closures
+ workplace violence
+ housing- and benefit-related legal proceedings
November 3, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Great news for New Yorkers: NYC just expanded its Earned Safe and Sick Time Act to give workers paid sick time for:
+ caregiving needs
+ public emergency/disaster-related work closures
+ workplace violence
+ housing- and benefit-related legal proceedings
+ caregiving needs
+ public emergency/disaster-related work closures
+ workplace violence
+ housing- and benefit-related legal proceedings
Great news for Californians: with the passage of SB 590, workers in the state will be able to use paid family leave to care for more of their loved ones, including extended family and chosen family members! www.abetterbalance.org/victory-cali...
Victory: California Expands Paid Leave to Allow Workers to Care for More Loved Ones, Including Chosen Family! - A Better Balance
With the passage of SB 590, Californians will be able to use paid family leave to care for more loved ones, including chosen family members.
www.abetterbalance.org
October 31, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Great news for Californians: with the passage of SB 590, workers in the state will be able to use paid family leave to care for more of their loved ones, including extended family and chosen family members! www.abetterbalance.org/victory-cali...
Working moms aren't just dropping out of the workforce en masse by choice – they're being pushed out due to a lack of support for their caregiving needs, often facing devastating financial consequences as a result. New from @the75million.bsky.social & NPWF: nationalpartnership.org/report/share...
The Share of Mothers Who Work Is Shrinking – and Black Mothers Face the Steepest Declines | National Partnership for Women & Families
New analysis from the National Partnership for Women & Families and The 75 Million Project finds that Black mothers of young children are facing the steepest declines in labor force participation in…
nationalpartnership.org
October 30, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Working moms aren't just dropping out of the workforce en masse by choice – they're being pushed out due to a lack of support for their caregiving needs, often facing devastating financial consequences as a result. New from @the75million.bsky.social & NPWF: nationalpartnership.org/report/share...
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New parents working for school districts shouldn’t have to choose between their paycheck and bonding with their newborn.
@abetterbalance.org's model policy outlines 12 weeks of paid parental leave at 100 percent pay for all district employees. #education https://bit.ly/4oENrJc
@abetterbalance.org's model policy outlines 12 weeks of paid parental leave at 100 percent pay for all district employees. #education https://bit.ly/4oENrJc
Model Paid Parental Leave Policy for Local School District Employees
www.abetterbalance.org
October 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
New parents working for school districts shouldn’t have to choose between their paycheck and bonding with their newborn.
@abetterbalance.org's model policy outlines 12 weeks of paid parental leave at 100 percent pay for all district employees. #education https://bit.ly/4oENrJc
@abetterbalance.org's model policy outlines 12 weeks of paid parental leave at 100 percent pay for all district employees. #education https://bit.ly/4oENrJc
Parents know that a sick kid or childcare arrangements falling through can mean missing work – and losing pay. Imagine a future where our workplaces are truly family-friendly, and where our laws guarantee flexibility and support for parents' real-life needs.
October 30, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Parents know that a sick kid or childcare arrangements falling through can mean missing work – and losing pay. Imagine a future where our workplaces are truly family-friendly, and where our laws guarantee flexibility and support for parents' real-life needs.
Millions of families are poised to lose their SNAP benefits in just a few days. Some states are scrambling to fill the gaps, but without urgent federal action, too many will risk going hungry – this is unprecedented, and unacceptable. www.npr.org/2025/10/28/g...
SNAP runs out of money Nov. 1. States are now figuring out how to feed millions of people
As November looms, states are trying to sort what options they can offer beneficiaries to fill the gap in food assistance. Reporters from the NPR Network are covering the impact of this potential…
www.npr.org
October 29, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Millions of families are poised to lose their SNAP benefits in just a few days. Some states are scrambling to fill the gaps, but without urgent federal action, too many will risk going hungry – this is unprecedented, and unacceptable. www.npr.org/2025/10/28/g...
This summer saw record-breaking heat waves and dangerous wildfire smoke in many areas. Farmworkers are especially vulnerable to climate-related workplace hazards, but states can protect their workforce by passing heat and smoke protections. www.lung.org/blog/climate...
Farmworkers on the Front Lines of the Climate Crisis
There are still no federal heat or smoke protections for workers; states can help fill the gaps.
www.lung.org
October 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
This summer saw record-breaking heat waves and dangerous wildfire smoke in many areas. Farmworkers are especially vulnerable to climate-related workplace hazards, but states can protect their workforce by passing heat and smoke protections. www.lung.org/blog/climate...
More than 40 million Americans are about to lose their SNAP benefits. Playing politics with families' basic survival needs is disgraceful – Congress must pressure the USDA to release contingency funds, or else millions will go hungry.
October 28, 2025 at 9:17 PM
More than 40 million Americans are about to lose their SNAP benefits. Playing politics with families' basic survival needs is disgraceful – Congress must pressure the USDA to release contingency funds, or else millions will go hungry.
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TAKE ACTION TODAY https://action.momsrising.org/sign/fund-snap-November/?source=mr.bs
42 MILLION Americans are at risk of losing SNAP benefits on November 1. The Trump administration is playing politics with people's basic needs, and families will go hungry because of it.
#SNAPDayOfAction #MOMSky
42 MILLION Americans are at risk of losing SNAP benefits on November 1. The Trump administration is playing politics with people's basic needs, and families will go hungry because of it.
#SNAPDayOfAction #MOMSky
October 28, 2025 at 12:22 PM
TAKE ACTION TODAY https://action.momsrising.org/sign/fund-snap-November/?source=mr.bs
42 MILLION Americans are at risk of losing SNAP benefits on November 1. The Trump administration is playing politics with people's basic needs, and families will go hungry because of it.
#SNAPDayOfAction #MOMSky
42 MILLION Americans are at risk of losing SNAP benefits on November 1. The Trump administration is playing politics with people's basic needs, and families will go hungry because of it.
#SNAPDayOfAction #MOMSky
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No one should have to fight cancer and fight to keep their paycheck at the same time.
But every day people miss check ups, mammograms, treatments. Every day people sacrifice recovery to stay financially afloat. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we fight for them—#PaidLeaveForAll saves lives.
But every day people miss check ups, mammograms, treatments. Every day people sacrifice recovery to stay financially afloat. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we fight for them—#PaidLeaveForAll saves lives.
October 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
No one should have to fight cancer and fight to keep their paycheck at the same time.
But every day people miss check ups, mammograms, treatments. Every day people sacrifice recovery to stay financially afloat. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we fight for them—#PaidLeaveForAll saves lives.
But every day people miss check ups, mammograms, treatments. Every day people sacrifice recovery to stay financially afloat. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we fight for them—#PaidLeaveForAll saves lives.
This National Work & Family Month, do you know your rights in the workplace? Select your state to learn about laws in your area that can give you the time and support you need to care for your loved ones: www.abetterbalance.org/know-your-ri...
Know Your Rights - A Better Balance
Knowledge is power. You shouldn't have to choose between caring for your health and your loved ones, or your paycheck—there are laws that can help.
www.abetterbalance.org
October 28, 2025 at 2:26 PM
This National Work & Family Month, do you know your rights in the workplace? Select your state to learn about laws in your area that can give you the time and support you need to care for your loved ones: www.abetterbalance.org/know-your-ri...
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It's undeniable that paid leave is a lifeline for families AND the economy – until Congress passes universal paid family and medical leave, too many Americans will remain one major life event away from financial ruin.
"Paid leave helps mothers stay in the workforce, increasing their future earnings and tax contributions. It also reduces future health care costs by improving parent and infant health." progressive.org/op-eds/paid-...
Paid Family Leave Can Be a Lifeline
I study how paid family leave impacts the health of parents. When I gave birth, I became one of my own statistics.
progressive.org
October 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM
It's undeniable that paid leave is a lifeline for families AND the economy – until Congress passes universal paid family and medical leave, too many Americans will remain one major life event away from financial ruin.
With the passage of Kentucky's new program, there are only 6 states without dedicated paid family leave for state government employees. Our map can help you learn more about protections for state employees welcoming new children or caring for loved ones: www.abetterbalance.org/resources/ma...
October 27, 2025 at 8:26 PM
With the passage of Kentucky's new program, there are only 6 states without dedicated paid family leave for state government employees. Our map can help you learn more about protections for state employees welcoming new children or caring for loved ones: www.abetterbalance.org/resources/ma...
"Paid leave helps mothers stay in the workforce, increasing their future earnings and tax contributions. It also reduces future health care costs by improving parent and infant health." progressive.org/op-eds/paid-...
Paid Family Leave Can Be a Lifeline
I study how paid family leave impacts the health of parents. When I gave birth, I became one of my own statistics.
progressive.org
October 27, 2025 at 3:18 PM
"Paid leave helps mothers stay in the workforce, increasing their future earnings and tax contributions. It also reduces future health care costs by improving parent and infant health." progressive.org/op-eds/paid-...
New parents working for school districts shouldn’t have to choose between their paycheck and bonding with their newborn. Our model policy outlines 12 weeks of paid parental leave at 100 percent pay for all district employees: www.abetterbalance.org/resources/mo...
Model Paid Parental Leave Policy for Local School District Employees - A Better Balance
www.abetterbalance.org
October 24, 2025 at 8:18 PM
New parents working for school districts shouldn’t have to choose between their paycheck and bonding with their newborn. Our model policy outlines 12 weeks of paid parental leave at 100 percent pay for all district employees: www.abetterbalance.org/resources/mo...
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Family-friendly workplaces are good for workers, businesses, and the economy as a whole. This National Work & Family Month, we're joining @abetterbalance.org in calling for essential workplace protections like paid leave, paid sick time, flexibility, and more.
October 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Family-friendly workplaces are good for workers, businesses, and the economy as a whole. This National Work & Family Month, we're joining @abetterbalance.org in calling for essential workplace protections like paid leave, paid sick time, flexibility, and more.