Family Values @ Work
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Two decades of organizing and winning #PaidLeave, paid sick and safe time, and progressive work-family policies for ALL in America 🇺🇸♥️👶🏽🗳
#NetworkStrong in 27 States! Organize with us: familyvaluesatwork.org
#NetworkStrong in 27 States! Organize with us: familyvaluesatwork.org
Care is how we keep communities safe.
https://19thnews.org/2026/02/minnesota-mutual-aid-caregiving-ice-resistance/
https://19thnews.org/2026/02/minnesota-mutual-aid-caregiving-ice-resistance/
‘We have to keep showing up for each other': In Minnesota, caregiving is a form of resistance
School pickups, diaper runs and mutual aid funds are central to how many Minnesotans are challenging the militarization of their state.
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February 10, 2026 at 1:53 AM
Care is how we keep communities safe.
https://19thnews.org/2026/02/minnesota-mutual-aid-caregiving-ice-resistance/
https://19thnews.org/2026/02/minnesota-mutual-aid-caregiving-ice-resistance/
#PaidLeave would help all Virginians – not only new parents, but also families with elder care needs.
Every working person at some point needs time away from work to give or receive care. All eyes on Virginia for making the next move! https://bit.ly/4jzpTUC
Every working person at some point needs time away from work to give or receive care. All eyes on Virginia for making the next move! https://bit.ly/4jzpTUC
Legislative Focus on Paid Leave, Crypto Fraud in Virginia
Virginia lawmakers will consider paid leave for the state’s family caregivers and tighter rules for cryptocurrency ATMs during the 2026 legislative session. Along with establishing a prescription drug...
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January 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM
#PaidLeave would help all Virginians – not only new parents, but also families with elder care needs.
Every working person at some point needs time away from work to give or receive care. All eyes on Virginia for making the next move! https://bit.ly/4jzpTUC
Every working person at some point needs time away from work to give or receive care. All eyes on Virginia for making the next move! https://bit.ly/4jzpTUC
Passing a law to guarantee #PaidLeaveForAll is just the first step.
Learn more from @newamerica.org about what state governments need to tackle to make sure their new paid leave programs launch successfully. https://bit.ly/4qU3jsA
Learn more from @newamerica.org about what state governments need to tackle to make sure their new paid leave programs launch successfully. https://bit.ly/4qU3jsA
From Law to Launch: Steps to Build a New Paid Leave Program
Why it takes time, resources, and political support to effectively implement a paid leave program
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January 14, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Passing a law to guarantee #PaidLeaveForAll is just the first step.
Learn more from @newamerica.org about what state governments need to tackle to make sure their new paid leave programs launch successfully. https://bit.ly/4qU3jsA
Learn more from @newamerica.org about what state governments need to tackle to make sure their new paid leave programs launch successfully. https://bit.ly/4qU3jsA
More than a dozen states have comprehensive, universal paid leave programs that guarantee broad access to workers with health and care needs. New Hampshire tried a different approach – but is it working? Learn more: https://bit.ly/49QgW6e
The New Hampshire Voluntary Paid Family and Medical Leave Program: Did the program increase coverage?
In this brief, author Kristin Smith evaluates whether the New Hampshire Voluntary Paid Family and Medical Leave program increased paid family and medical leave coverage.
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January 13, 2026 at 12:10 PM
More than a dozen states have comprehensive, universal paid leave programs that guarantee broad access to workers with health and care needs. New Hampshire tried a different approach – but is it working? Learn more: https://bit.ly/49QgW6e
The Administration is putting children, families, and providers at risk—destabilizing families, threatening the closure of small child care businesses, and damaging our broader economy, all while doing nothing to address the ongoing child care crisis. #FundChildCare https://n.pr/3YXIrEG
How the Trump administration's freeze on child care funding will affect families
NPR's A Martinez asks Cindy Lehnhoff, director of the National Child Care Association, about the Trump administration's freeze on federal funding to help low-income families pay for child care.
n.pr
January 8, 2026 at 3:05 PM
The Administration is putting children, families, and providers at risk—destabilizing families, threatening the closure of small child care businesses, and damaging our broader economy, all while doing nothing to address the ongoing child care crisis. #FundChildCare https://n.pr/3YXIrEG
Big change for Delawareans happened on January 1! Shout out to the advocates on the ground in the First State and at Delaware Cares for getting this info out.
January 7, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Big change for Delawareans happened on January 1! Shout out to the advocates on the ground in the First State and at Delaware Cares for getting this info out.
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Without federal #childcare funding, thousands of Minnesota families will be without childcare. That's thousands of parents that cannot go to work. That's thousands of jobs that will not get done. It affects all of us. Tell your legislators!
https://bit.ly/ReleaseCCFunds
https://bit.ly/ReleaseCCFunds
January 3, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Without federal #childcare funding, thousands of Minnesota families will be without childcare. That's thousands of parents that cannot go to work. That's thousands of jobs that will not get done. It affects all of us. Tell your legislators!
https://bit.ly/ReleaseCCFunds
https://bit.ly/ReleaseCCFunds
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One of the most thorough articles about what a federal childcare funding freeze will mean...shoutout to all of our speakers who very vulnerably shared their stories.
https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/03/us/child-care-fraud-minnesota
https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/03/us/child-care-fraud-minnesota
Minnesota families and child care providers scramble as federal funds hang in balance | CNN
In the days since the Trump administration announced it would freeze federal child care payments to Minnesota amid an alleged fraud investigation, fear and confusion have spread almost as fast as the viral video that launched the scandal.
www.cnn.com
January 4, 2026 at 12:38 AM
One of the most thorough articles about what a federal childcare funding freeze will mean...shoutout to all of our speakers who very vulnerably shared their stories.
https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/03/us/child-care-fraud-minnesota
https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/03/us/child-care-fraud-minnesota
You have hours left to make a tax-deductible donation and power the care movement into 2026.
Our network has launched paid leave programs, grew paid sick time, and expanded family definitions across 27 states. Now, we focus on the 63 million who are still excluded. https://bit.ly/4s2Q7Tj
Our network has launched paid leave programs, grew paid sick time, and expanded family definitions across 27 states. Now, we focus on the 63 million who are still excluded. https://bit.ly/4s2Q7Tj
Help us win in more states
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December 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
You have hours left to make a tax-deductible donation and power the care movement into 2026.
Our network has launched paid leave programs, grew paid sick time, and expanded family definitions across 27 states. Now, we focus on the 63 million who are still excluded. https://bit.ly/4s2Q7Tj
Our network has launched paid leave programs, grew paid sick time, and expanded family definitions across 27 states. Now, we focus on the 63 million who are still excluded. https://bit.ly/4s2Q7Tj
Millions of families rely on ACA tax credits to afford health care and those savings are at risk. Tell Congress: protect the ACA tax credits that keep care within reach.
Contact your reps with a few quick clicks ➡️ https://bit.ly/3MILGNp
Contact your reps with a few quick clicks ➡️ https://bit.ly/3MILGNp
🚨 20 Million People Are About to See a Healthcare Price Hike
If Congress doesn’t act by Dec 31, health insurance premiums will skyrocket for millions of families.
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December 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Millions of families rely on ACA tax credits to afford health care and those savings are at risk. Tell Congress: protect the ACA tax credits that keep care within reach.
Contact your reps with a few quick clicks ➡️ https://bit.ly/3MILGNp
Contact your reps with a few quick clicks ➡️ https://bit.ly/3MILGNp
63 million Americans still don't have access to paid leave. Our 2026 goal is clear: expanding access where programs exist and launching new policies in communities where families are waiting.
Can you power our first steps into the new year? https://bit.ly/2rFd8z2
Can you power our first steps into the new year? https://bit.ly/2rFd8z2
Help us win in more states
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December 26, 2025 at 2:05 PM
63 million Americans still don't have access to paid leave. Our 2026 goal is clear: expanding access where programs exist and launching new policies in communities where families are waiting.
Can you power our first steps into the new year? https://bit.ly/2rFd8z2
Can you power our first steps into the new year? https://bit.ly/2rFd8z2
Health care shouldn’t disappear because of political gridlock. ACA tax credits lower costs and expand access. Congress must act to save them before the end of the year. https://bit.ly/3MILGNp
🚨 20 Million People Are About to See a Healthcare Price Hike
If Congress doesn’t act by Dec 31, health insurance premiums will skyrocket for millions of families.
familyvaluesatwork.salsalabs.org
December 22, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Health care shouldn’t disappear because of political gridlock. ACA tax credits lower costs and expand access. Congress must act to save them before the end of the year. https://bit.ly/3MILGNp
Workers in the Badger state need time to care! And now that opportunity is getting closer for Wisconsin families.. #PaidLeaveForAll https://bit.ly/4pGL2yp
Wisconsin lawmakers call for paid family and medical leave
A group of Wisconsin lawmakers introduced a bill on Tuesday that would establish paid family and medical leave in the state.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Workers in the Badger state need time to care! And now that opportunity is getting closer for Wisconsin families.. #PaidLeaveForAll https://bit.ly/4pGL2yp
Affordable health care is our right. Without ACA tax credits, millions could lose coverage and/or face skyrocketing costs.
Demand Congress to act before December 31 ➡️ https://bit.ly/3MILGNp
Demand Congress to act before December 31 ➡️ https://bit.ly/3MILGNp
🚨 20 Million People Are About to See a Healthcare Price Hike
If Congress doesn’t act by Dec 31, health insurance premiums will skyrocket for millions of families.
familyvaluesatwork.salsalabs.org
December 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Affordable health care is our right. Without ACA tax credits, millions could lose coverage and/or face skyrocketing costs.
Demand Congress to act before December 31 ➡️ https://bit.ly/3MILGNp
Demand Congress to act before December 31 ➡️ https://bit.ly/3MILGNp
Many people work part-time so they can take care of their families. But that shouldn’t mean they get paid less than full-time workers for doing the same job! It's time for a change.
Join us in supporting the #PartTimeWorker Bill of Rights.
Join us in supporting the #PartTimeWorker Bill of Rights.
December 16, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Many people work part-time so they can take care of their families. But that shouldn’t mean they get paid less than full-time workers for doing the same job! It's time for a change.
Join us in supporting the #PartTimeWorker Bill of Rights.
Join us in supporting the #PartTimeWorker Bill of Rights.
"My job at the restaurant is how I feed my kids and put a roof over our heads… My employer’s scheduling practices make it extremely difficult for me to have steady, predictable hours and income." Working parents like Alma need the #SchedulesThatWork Act. https://bit.ly/44RyM6b @abetterbalance.org
Workers’ Voices: Why Working Parents Like Me Need Fair and Predictable Schedules - A Better Balance
"My job at the restaurant is how I feed my kids and put a roof over our heads. I try to work as many hours as I can in order to provide for them, but my employer’s scheduling practices make it extreme...
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December 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM
"My job at the restaurant is how I feed my kids and put a roof over our heads… My employer’s scheduling practices make it extremely difficult for me to have steady, predictable hours and income." Working parents like Alma need the #SchedulesThatWork Act. https://bit.ly/44RyM6b @abetterbalance.org
Today @warren.senate.gov @delauro.house.gov and @schakowsky.house.gov reintroduced the #SchedulesThatWork Act and the #PartTimeWorker Bill of Rights Act to make sure workers get the fair treatment they deserve at work, with a predictable schedule and a reliable paycheck.
December 16, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Today @warren.senate.gov @delauro.house.gov and @schakowsky.house.gov reintroduced the #SchedulesThatWork Act and the #PartTimeWorker Bill of Rights Act to make sure workers get the fair treatment they deserve at work, with a predictable schedule and a reliable paycheck.
New parents bonding with their baby. Workers prioritizing health. Children caring for parents during an emergency. This is a world where paid leave wins.
Millions still don't have this right: will you help us get them covered?
Donate now: https://bit.ly/helpuswin2025
Millions still don't have this right: will you help us get them covered?
Donate now: https://bit.ly/helpuswin2025
Help us win in more states
Donate securely - Help us win in more states
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December 14, 2025 at 2:20 PM
New parents bonding with their baby. Workers prioritizing health. Children caring for parents during an emergency. This is a world where paid leave wins.
Millions still don't have this right: will you help us get them covered?
Donate now: https://bit.ly/helpuswin2025
Millions still don't have this right: will you help us get them covered?
Donate now: https://bit.ly/helpuswin2025
New parents in Minnesota can start applying for #PaidLeave to have extra time to bond with their children in 2026. That time helps improve infant and maternal health, and encourages dads' bonding and involvement in parenting. https://bit.ly/48SAaXb
Parents who welcomed children this year can soon apply for 2026 bonding leave
The Department of Employment and Economic Development said it would open a portal for parents to pre-apply for paid family leave in 2026 if they welcomed a child this year.
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December 13, 2025 at 9:45 PM
New parents in Minnesota can start applying for #PaidLeave to have extra time to bond with their children in 2026. That time helps improve infant and maternal health, and encourages dads' bonding and involvement in parenting. https://bit.ly/48SAaXb
A broken arm shouldn't mean you can't make ends meet, or that you should get penalized at work. #PaidLeave prioritizes your time to recover. @abetterbalance.org https://bit.ly/4pu4Q89
Workers’ Voices: Without Real Paid Medical Leave, My Broken Arm Means I’m Struggling to Put Food on the Table - A Better Balance
"I think New York needs protections that are easier to parse through for the average person, more encompassing of the needs of people in the modern economy, and more protective towards the vulnerable ...
www.abetterbalance.org
December 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
A broken arm shouldn't mean you can't make ends meet, or that you should get penalized at work. #PaidLeave prioritizes your time to recover. @abetterbalance.org https://bit.ly/4pu4Q89
“Two-thirds of Americans report they are living paycheck to paycheck, meaning they could not pay their bills if they became unemployed,” Delaware Paid Leave director Chris Counihan shares. “Delaware Paid Leave fills an urgent need for members of our workforce."
December 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM
“Two-thirds of Americans report they are living paycheck to paycheck, meaning they could not pay their bills if they became unemployed,” Delaware Paid Leave director Chris Counihan shares. “Delaware Paid Leave fills an urgent need for members of our workforce."
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A few weeks ago, my dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. I won’t lie—it's been incredibly challenging for me and my family.
Now, I’m embarking on a journey to answer the questions so many of us face when it comes to providing care for our loved ones.
I hope you’ll join me.
Now, I’m embarking on a journey to answer the questions so many of us face when it comes to providing care for our loved ones.
I hope you’ll join me.
My Dad’s Alzheimer’s Diagnosis and Becoming a Caregiver
YouTube video by Senator Andy Kim
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December 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
A few weeks ago, my dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. I won’t lie—it's been incredibly challenging for me and my family.
Now, I’m embarking on a journey to answer the questions so many of us face when it comes to providing care for our loved ones.
I hope you’ll join me.
Now, I’m embarking on a journey to answer the questions so many of us face when it comes to providing care for our loved ones.
I hope you’ll join me.
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Your donation helps us fight for paid leave policies that protect working families, caregivers, and communities across the nation. Together, we can build a future where everyone has time to heal, care, and thrive. https://bit.ly/fvawgivingtuesday25
We’ve secured paid time to care for 63 million workers but millions more are waiting
We don't stop until we pass paid family and medical leave in every state and on Capitol Hill. We're the organizers, advocates, and research engine driving victory across the nation. Invest in the next...
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December 1, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Your donation helps us fight for paid leave policies that protect working families, caregivers, and communities across the nation. Together, we can build a future where everyone has time to heal, care, and thrive. https://bit.ly/fvawgivingtuesday25
Your donation helps us fight for paid leave policies that protect working families, caregivers, and communities across the nation. Together, we can build a future where everyone has time to heal, care, and thrive. https://bit.ly/fvawgivingtuesday25
We’ve secured paid time to care for 63 million workers but millions more are waiting
We don't stop until we pass paid family and medical leave in every state and on Capitol Hill. We're the organizers, advocates, and research engine driving victory across the nation. Invest in the next...
bit.ly
December 1, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Your donation helps us fight for paid leave policies that protect working families, caregivers, and communities across the nation. Together, we can build a future where everyone has time to heal, care, and thrive. https://bit.ly/fvawgivingtuesday25
This Giving Tuesday: What does your gift do?
👛 $100 will help us train a new advocate in a critical state campaign.
📃 $250 will help provide research to support a new paid leave bill.
🚀 $500 will help send advocates to DC to campaign at a national level.
https://bit.ly/fvawgivingtuesday25
👛 $100 will help us train a new advocate in a critical state campaign.
📃 $250 will help provide research to support a new paid leave bill.
🚀 $500 will help send advocates to DC to campaign at a national level.
https://bit.ly/fvawgivingtuesday25
November 30, 2025 at 12:10 PM
This Giving Tuesday: What does your gift do?
👛 $100 will help us train a new advocate in a critical state campaign.
📃 $250 will help provide research to support a new paid leave bill.
🚀 $500 will help send advocates to DC to campaign at a national level.
https://bit.ly/fvawgivingtuesday25
👛 $100 will help us train a new advocate in a critical state campaign.
📃 $250 will help provide research to support a new paid leave bill.
🚀 $500 will help send advocates to DC to campaign at a national level.
https://bit.ly/fvawgivingtuesday25