Gayle Goldin
@gaylegoldin.bsky.social
Senior Fellow at The Century Foundation. Formerly Deputy Director of the Women’s Bureau. Family Values @ Work. Rhode Island State Senate. Paid leave, child care, GBV, repro, and gender equity
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We finally got jobs data from September, and there are some warning signs for the women in the economy. Black women’s unemployment has reached 7.5 percent. Black women’s unemployment is the canary in the coal mine, currently sitting 4 percentage points higher than white men’s unemployment.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM
We finally got jobs data from September, and there are some warning signs for the women in the economy. Black women’s unemployment has reached 7.5 percent. Black women’s unemployment is the canary in the coal mine, currently sitting 4 percentage points higher than white men’s unemployment.
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What if everything weren’t so hard? What if we built a better, more affordable world for us all? A new video from @tcfdotorg.bsky.social imagines what life could be like if we invested in a care economy that supported our families and communities. #CareCantWait www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sdK...
A Better, More Caring World Is Possible
YouTube video by The Century Foundation
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November 19, 2025 at 3:12 PM
What if everything weren’t so hard? What if we built a better, more affordable world for us all? A new video from @tcfdotorg.bsky.social imagines what life could be like if we invested in a care economy that supported our families and communities. #CareCantWait www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sdK...
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So proud of our new report with @caringacross.org @jaimieworker.bsky.social about the care imperative.
Time to make care a national priority. #carecantwait
#carefest
Time to make care a national priority. #carecantwait
#carefest
Investments in care policies, including those that support child care, paid leave, aging and disability care, and good jobs for care workers ensure that the government is responsive to people’s basic needs.
New from TCF and @caringacross.org: go.tcf.org/TheCareImperative
New from TCF and @caringacross.org: go.tcf.org/TheCareImperative
November 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM
So proud of our new report with @caringacross.org @jaimieworker.bsky.social about the care imperative.
Time to make care a national priority. #carecantwait
#carefest
Time to make care a national priority. #carecantwait
#carefest
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A vibrant vision for America’s economy must put public investments for care at the center. Read @tcfdotorg.bsky.social and @caringacross.org’s new report to learn more about how investing in care can secure a brighter future for families everywhere go.tcf.org/TheCareImperative
November 18, 2025 at 3:57 PM
A vibrant vision for America’s economy must put public investments for care at the center. Read @tcfdotorg.bsky.social and @caringacross.org’s new report to learn more about how investing in care can secure a brighter future for families everywhere go.tcf.org/TheCareImperative
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A better, more affordable country for all of us is possible and within reach. My new report for @tcfdotorg.bsky.social with @caringacross.org details how substantive investments in the care economy support families and catalyze economic growth. #CareCantWait go.tcf.org/TheCareImper...
The Care Imperative: Why Investing In Care Grows America’s Economy
Executive Summary A better, more affordable country for all of us is possible, within reach, and necessary if we are to secure a brighter future for
go.tcf.org
November 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
A better, more affordable country for all of us is possible and within reach. My new report for @tcfdotorg.bsky.social with @caringacross.org details how substantive investments in the care economy support families and catalyze economic growth. #CareCantWait go.tcf.org/TheCareImper...
Reposted by Gayle Goldin
Investments in care policies, including those that support child care, paid leave, aging and disability care, and good jobs for care workers ensure that the government is responsive to people’s basic needs.
New from TCF and @caringacross.org: go.tcf.org/TheCareImperative
New from TCF and @caringacross.org: go.tcf.org/TheCareImperative
November 18, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Investments in care policies, including those that support child care, paid leave, aging and disability care, and good jobs for care workers ensure that the government is responsive to people’s basic needs.
New from TCF and @caringacross.org: go.tcf.org/TheCareImperative
New from TCF and @caringacross.org: go.tcf.org/TheCareImperative
An American economy that prioritizes care gives workers the time they need to care for themselves and their families without risking their job or their paycheck. Read @tcfdotorg.bsky.social and @caringacross.org’s new report to learn more: go.tcf.org/TheCareImperative #PaidLeaveForAll
The Care Imperative: Why Investing In Care Grows America’s Economy
Executive Summary A better, more affordable country for all of us is possible, within reach, and necessary if we are to secure a brighter future for
go.tcf.org
November 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
An American economy that prioritizes care gives workers the time they need to care for themselves and their families without risking their job or their paycheck. Read @tcfdotorg.bsky.social and @caringacross.org’s new report to learn more: go.tcf.org/TheCareImperative #PaidLeaveForAll
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As worker protections erode at the federal level, here’s how state leaders can fill the gap.
Our new report offers concrete solutions—including wage boards, “just cause” protections, and other innovative policies—that states can adopt now to rebuild a just economy.
Learn more: go.tcf.org/playbook
Our new report offers concrete solutions—including wage boards, “just cause” protections, and other innovative policies—that states can adopt now to rebuild a just economy.
Learn more: go.tcf.org/playbook
November 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
As worker protections erode at the federal level, here’s how state leaders can fill the gap.
Our new report offers concrete solutions—including wage boards, “just cause” protections, and other innovative policies—that states can adopt now to rebuild a just economy.
Learn more: go.tcf.org/playbook
Our new report offers concrete solutions—including wage boards, “just cause” protections, and other innovative policies—that states can adopt now to rebuild a just economy.
Learn more: go.tcf.org/playbook
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I talked to Emily Tate Sullivan at @edsurge.com about Tri-Share’s limitations. We need policy solutions that make child care more affordable, build supply, and help providers cover overhead expenses including wage increases. Here’s where Tri-Share falls short 🧵
www.edsurge.com/news/2025-11...
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November 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I talked to Emily Tate Sullivan at @edsurge.com about Tri-Share’s limitations. We need policy solutions that make child care more affordable, build supply, and help providers cover overhead expenses including wage increases. Here’s where Tri-Share falls short 🧵
www.edsurge.com/news/2025-11...
www.edsurge.com/news/2025-11...
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SNAP benefits will start to run out on November 1—a food aid cliff that will have devastating impacts for Black and low-income households.
October 27, 2025 at 9:22 PM
SNAP benefits will start to run out on November 1—a food aid cliff that will have devastating impacts for Black and low-income households.
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Designated drivers & marriage equality were mainstreamed by TV, now there are efforts to incorporate care and family leave into storylines--to help mainstream and garner societal support for paid family leave policy. I'm here for it.
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Can Hollywood do for paid leave what Congress hasn’t?
TV once made designated drivers mainstream, and 'Will & Grace' changed hearts on marriage equality. Now an effort is underway to get caregiving on screens — and perhaps influence paid family leave pol...
19thnews.org
October 24, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Designated drivers & marriage equality were mainstreamed by TV, now there are efforts to incorporate care and family leave into storylines--to help mainstream and garner societal support for paid family leave policy. I'm here for it.
19thnews.org/2025/10/holl...
19thnews.org/2025/10/holl...
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Costs are up.
Burnout is up.
Loneliness is up.
Illness is rising, from flu to chronic disease.
Paid leave would help.
Burnout is up.
Loneliness is up.
Illness is rising, from flu to chronic disease.
Paid leave would help.
October 28, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Costs are up.
Burnout is up.
Loneliness is up.
Illness is rising, from flu to chronic disease.
Paid leave would help.
Burnout is up.
Loneliness is up.
Illness is rising, from flu to chronic disease.
Paid leave would help.
Reposted by Gayle Goldin
America’s child care crisis isn’t a problem that will go away on its own. Instead of solutions, Trump and Congressional Republicans passed a megabill with child care tax updates too small to fundamentally change how families are experiencing the child care crisis.
Learn more: go.tcf.org/crisis
Learn more: go.tcf.org/crisis
October 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM
America’s child care crisis isn’t a problem that will go away on its own. Instead of solutions, Trump and Congressional Republicans passed a megabill with child care tax updates too small to fundamentally change how families are experiencing the child care crisis.
Learn more: go.tcf.org/crisis
Learn more: go.tcf.org/crisis
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If you’re a federal employee or contractor affected by the government shutdown, you’re not alone.
To qualify for UI/UFCE benefits, there are important additional steps beyond the standard application.
Learn more: go.tcf.org/uiguide
To qualify for UI/UFCE benefits, there are important additional steps beyond the standard application.
Learn more: go.tcf.org/uiguide
October 6, 2025 at 2:06 PM
If you’re a federal employee or contractor affected by the government shutdown, you’re not alone.
To qualify for UI/UFCE benefits, there are important additional steps beyond the standard application.
Learn more: go.tcf.org/uiguide
To qualify for UI/UFCE benefits, there are important additional steps beyond the standard application.
Learn more: go.tcf.org/uiguide
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MISSOURI (and everywhere): How do we build a safer, healthier community? By ensuring workers can stay home when they're sick.
#PaidSickDays aren't just about individual well-being; they're a powerful tool for community-wide public health. https://bit.ly/3VJrZGG
#PaidSickDays aren't just about individual well-being; they're a powerful tool for community-wide public health. https://bit.ly/3VJrZGG
Repealing paid sick leave endangers rural Missouri families and hospitals • Missouri Independent
On Aug. 28, Missouri officially repealed a voter-approved paid sick leave law. It will have serious consequences for rural health care.
missouriindependent.com
October 2, 2025 at 11:15 AM
MISSOURI (and everywhere): How do we build a safer, healthier community? By ensuring workers can stay home when they're sick.
#PaidSickDays aren't just about individual well-being; they're a powerful tool for community-wide public health. https://bit.ly/3VJrZGG
#PaidSickDays aren't just about individual well-being; they're a powerful tool for community-wide public health. https://bit.ly/3VJrZGG
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The FAMILY Act—the only bill for real paid family and medical leave in Congress—has a record 38 Senate cosponsors.
But we’re not done. Be sure to ask your Senators and all your Representatives to sign on too. #PaidLeaveForAll #ForFAMILY
But we’re not done. Be sure to ask your Senators and all your Representatives to sign on too. #PaidLeaveForAll #ForFAMILY
September 30, 2025 at 10:43 PM
The FAMILY Act—the only bill for real paid family and medical leave in Congress—has a record 38 Senate cosponsors.
But we’re not done. Be sure to ask your Senators and all your Representatives to sign on too. #PaidLeaveForAll #ForFAMILY
But we’re not done. Be sure to ask your Senators and all your Representatives to sign on too. #PaidLeaveForAll #ForFAMILY
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The U.S. Dept of Labor is sitting on millions of $$ in funding allocated for the WANTO program that helps #women enter well-paid #jobs in traditionally male-dominated fields. Contact #Congress to urge Lori Chavez-DeRemer to release the funds! #twtf #WhereIsWANTO share.equalrights.org/s/Vt4JXqkV
Take action to protect WANTO funds!
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September 26, 2025 at 2:21 PM
The U.S. Dept of Labor is sitting on millions of $$ in funding allocated for the WANTO program that helps #women enter well-paid #jobs in traditionally male-dominated fields. Contact #Congress to urge Lori Chavez-DeRemer to release the funds! #twtf #WhereIsWANTO share.equalrights.org/s/Vt4JXqkV
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Rep @delauro.house.gov & @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social just reintroduced the FAMILY Act!
27% of the workforce has paid family leave from their jobs. The FAMILY Act would address America’s paid leave crisis & benefit working people, families, and businesses.
We’re #ForFAMILY #PaidLeaveForAll. 👏
27% of the workforce has paid family leave from their jobs. The FAMILY Act would address America’s paid leave crisis & benefit working people, families, and businesses.
We’re #ForFAMILY #PaidLeaveForAll. 👏
September 16, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Rep @delauro.house.gov & @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social just reintroduced the FAMILY Act!
27% of the workforce has paid family leave from their jobs. The FAMILY Act would address America’s paid leave crisis & benefit working people, families, and businesses.
We’re #ForFAMILY #PaidLeaveForAll. 👏
27% of the workforce has paid family leave from their jobs. The FAMILY Act would address America’s paid leave crisis & benefit working people, families, and businesses.
We’re #ForFAMILY #PaidLeaveForAll. 👏
The newly reintroduced FAMILY Act would, among other things:
✔️Provide workers with up to 12 weeks of income when they take time
✔️Cover workers in all companies, no matter their size
✔️Enable the lowest-paid workers to earn up to 85% of their normal wages
✔️Provide workers with up to 12 weeks of income when they take time
✔️Cover workers in all companies, no matter their size
✔️Enable the lowest-paid workers to earn up to 85% of their normal wages
September 23, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The newly reintroduced FAMILY Act would, among other things:
✔️Provide workers with up to 12 weeks of income when they take time
✔️Cover workers in all companies, no matter their size
✔️Enable the lowest-paid workers to earn up to 85% of their normal wages
✔️Provide workers with up to 12 weeks of income when they take time
✔️Cover workers in all companies, no matter their size
✔️Enable the lowest-paid workers to earn up to 85% of their normal wages
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Americans know the way forward: 80% of swing-state voters support paid leave.
Nearly 3/4 of independents and over 2/3 of Republicans agree.
If paid leave is bipartisan to the public, it should be bipartisan in Congress. We must pass paid leave now.
Nearly 3/4 of independents and over 2/3 of Republicans agree.
If paid leave is bipartisan to the public, it should be bipartisan in Congress. We must pass paid leave now.
September 17, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Americans know the way forward: 80% of swing-state voters support paid leave.
Nearly 3/4 of independents and over 2/3 of Republicans agree.
If paid leave is bipartisan to the public, it should be bipartisan in Congress. We must pass paid leave now.
Nearly 3/4 of independents and over 2/3 of Republicans agree.
If paid leave is bipartisan to the public, it should be bipartisan in Congress. We must pass paid leave now.
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There is no excuse for why we don’t have paid family and medical leave for all workers.
We must find the political will to provide paid leave for all.
We must find the political will to provide paid leave for all.
September 16, 2025 at 11:19 PM
There is no excuse for why we don’t have paid family and medical leave for all workers.
We must find the political will to provide paid leave for all.
We must find the political will to provide paid leave for all.
Reposted by Gayle Goldin
What would the ideal child care infrastructure in America look like? A system that’s affordable, accessible, and builds community.
TCF’s @kashenj.bsky.social in conversation with
@rowefinkbeiner.bsky.social of @momsrising.org.
Full episode ➡️ go.tcf.org/momsrising
Julie's latest ➡️ go.tcf.org/ccwfa
TCF’s @kashenj.bsky.social in conversation with
@rowefinkbeiner.bsky.social of @momsrising.org.
Full episode ➡️ go.tcf.org/momsrising
Julie's latest ➡️ go.tcf.org/ccwfa
September 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
What would the ideal child care infrastructure in America look like? A system that’s affordable, accessible, and builds community.
TCF’s @kashenj.bsky.social in conversation with
@rowefinkbeiner.bsky.social of @momsrising.org.
Full episode ➡️ go.tcf.org/momsrising
Julie's latest ➡️ go.tcf.org/ccwfa
TCF’s @kashenj.bsky.social in conversation with
@rowefinkbeiner.bsky.social of @momsrising.org.
Full episode ➡️ go.tcf.org/momsrising
Julie's latest ➡️ go.tcf.org/ccwfa
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MY BELOVED DMV FAMILY!!! I'm on my way to Washington D.C. to be in conversation about Black women in leadership with some of my favorite Black women leaders!!
In collaboration IWPR, @groundwork.bsky.social, and @tcfdotorg.bsky.social, join us at 6 PM EST at MLK Jr. Auditorium in D.C. #PackTheHouse
In collaboration IWPR, @groundwork.bsky.social, and @tcfdotorg.bsky.social, join us at 6 PM EST at MLK Jr. Auditorium in D.C. #PackTheHouse
I'M COMING HOME!!! #TheDoubleTax IS COMING TO WASHINGTON D.C. on September 18 at 6 PM!!!
Alongside IWPR, @groundwork.bsky.social, and The Century Foundation, we're going to be talking about #politics and how (Black) women leaders are meeting the moment.
Get your tickets: iwpr.org/event/book-l...
Alongside IWPR, @groundwork.bsky.social, and The Century Foundation, we're going to be talking about #politics and how (Black) women leaders are meeting the moment.
Get your tickets: iwpr.org/event/book-l...
September 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
MY BELOVED DMV FAMILY!!! I'm on my way to Washington D.C. to be in conversation about Black women in leadership with some of my favorite Black women leaders!!
In collaboration IWPR, @groundwork.bsky.social, and @tcfdotorg.bsky.social, join us at 6 PM EST at MLK Jr. Auditorium in D.C. #PackTheHouse
In collaboration IWPR, @groundwork.bsky.social, and @tcfdotorg.bsky.social, join us at 6 PM EST at MLK Jr. Auditorium in D.C. #PackTheHouse
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The hardworking & talented investigators at the DOL have an underrated skill in convincing workers to talk about abuses in their workplace even when those workers face retaliation for doing so. Today, those investigators are the ones speaking up about abuses in their own workplace.
Under Trump, the Department of Labor has pushed out around 20 percent of staff, rescinded benefits, undermined enforcement of labor violations, and is proposing rules that would cut pay and scale back rights for millions of workers
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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‘Like working in a prison’: cuts, fear and understaffing at Trump’s labor department
Morale has plummeted as staff charged with protecting US workers feel their core mission is being undermined
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The hardworking & talented investigators at the DOL have an underrated skill in convincing workers to talk about abuses in their workplace even when those workers face retaliation for doing so. Today, those investigators are the ones speaking up about abuses in their own workplace.
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It's time to build an America where families can thrive. The FAMILY Act is the solution. @clasp.org demonstrates how a national #PaidLeave program would reduce poverty, improve health outcomes, and support families. #PaidLeave #FAMILYAct #FamiliesFirst www.clasp.org/wp-content/u...
www.clasp.org
September 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM
It's time to build an America where families can thrive. The FAMILY Act is the solution. @clasp.org demonstrates how a national #PaidLeave program would reduce poverty, improve health outcomes, and support families. #PaidLeave #FAMILYAct #FamiliesFirst www.clasp.org/wp-content/u...