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On the radio show this week, we cover the negative repercussions from gutting healthcare through the passage of the Trump and Republican leadership's recent reconciliation bill; we cover what happened in Washington DC this last week and how it impacts you; we dive into Black Women's Equal Pay Day; and we close the show lifting up the momentum that the push to pass Paid Family/Medical Leave is gaining.    *Special guests include:  Nicole Jorwic, Chief Program Officer @ Caring Across Generations, @CaringAcrossGen. @‪caringacross.org: Elyssa Schmier, MomsRising, @MomsRising @MamásConPoder, @momsrising.org, @mamasconpoder.org; Monifa Bandele, MomsRising, @MomsRising @MamásConPoder, @momsrising.org, @mamasconpoder.org; Dawn Huckelbridge, Paid Leave for All, @PaidLeaveforAll, @paidleaveforall.bsky.social‬

This week on the podcast, Cate brings listeners to the State House, where she momentarily steps out of a public hearing regarding Maine’s paid family and medical leave (PFML). She is joined by Maine People Alliance members’ Cassie Nedwell and Amy Jane Larkin, who share their personal stories that highlight the need for PFML. “With… The post Podcast: Protecting paid family and medical leave for Mainers first appeared on Maine Beacon.

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Hello Well Women, on the show today I interview Francine Campos. Francine Campos SHRM-SCP is an accomplished HR leader with over 20 years of experience in human resources. She is the Director of HR at Sceye, an aerospace company located in Moriarty, NM, where she champions strategic people initiatives and fosters a culture of engagement and growth. She is also the owner of Leading Success Business Services, LLC, an HR consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations navigate leadership, compliance, and employee engagement.Beyond her professional work, Francine is passionate about giving back through volunteer leadership. She serves as the Professional Development Director for SHRM New Mexico and HRMA, where she helps HR professionals grow and develop in their careers. She is also the Co--Chair for the Women in Business program at the Hispano Chamber of Commerce, supporting and empowering women in leadership and business.Committed to supporting businesses that prioritize their employees and contribute positively to their communities, Francine is a dynamic speaker who leads workshops and presentations on HR best practices, leadership development, and employee engagement, guiding businesses beyond compliance to build thriving workplaces.We discussed:Francine's work in advocating for paid family medical leave legislation in New Mexico and the impact it could have on small businesses and the workforce.Francine's experience traveling to Kenya with LifeStraw to provide clean water access to schools and communities.Francine's personal journey as an introvert and empath, and how she recharges and leverages those qualities in her work.As always, all the links and information are at wellwomanlife.com/344show

In Episode 44, Kevin and Taylor continue their insightful conversation with Kristina Ordung, focusing on Shrewsbury's innovative approach to employee benefits. Discover how Shrewsbury became the first local government in Massachusetts to offer comprehensive Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) for non-union employees, positioning the Town as a competitive employer in the region. The episode covers how these changes support work-life balance, improve retention, and keep the Town ahead in the evolving public sector landscape.

In this second episode of our Take It or Leave It two parter, host Josh Seidman explores how Connecticut Paid Leave, the state's paid family medical leave (“PFML”) mandate, handles complicated standards like coordination of state-mandated PFML with employer-provided paid leave policies, and navigating the ins and outs of private plan compliance. Special guest Erin Choquette, CEO of the Connecticut Paid Leave Authority, returns to tackle these and other pressing paid leave topics including: • Connecticut Paid Leave benefit coordination, including key considerations around accruals, employer-provided benefits, and primary versus secondary payers, plus insights on how employers can navigate overlapping leave programs effectively, • The private plan option under Connecticut's PFML program - employer adoption rates, approval criteria, and the unique employee vote requirement, • Connecticut's audit process for private plans, with some lessons learned from working with counterparts in other state PFML programs, and the broader patchwork of paid leave laws across the country, and • The prospects for a federal paid leave program and how its implementation could reshape the landscape for employers and employees alike.

Senate Bill 5292 could raise payroll taxes for Washington workers to support the state's Paid Family and Medical Leave program, sparking concerns about financial fairness. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-sb-5292-promises-another-pay-decrease-for-workers-in-the-state/ #SB5292 #PaidLeaveTax #GovernmentSpending #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

In this first episode of a Take It or Leave It two-parter, host Josh Seidman takes a deep dive into Connecticut Paid Leave, the state's mandatory paid family medical leave (“PFML”) program. As more states prepare to launch their own mandatory PFML programs in 2026—including Delaware, Maryland, Maine, and Minnesota—it's critical to examine how existing programs are evolving. Sitting down with Josh is Erin Choquette, CEO of the Connecticut Paid Leave Authority, to discuss the Authority's role in administering Connecticut Paid Leave, how PFML has developed in Connecticut, key eligibility requirements and other metrics, and the variety resources available to employers and employees navigating paid leave compliance and entitlements. Josh and Erin explore how Connecticut Paid Leave has evolved since its enactment in 2019, including insights from the program's 2024 annual report and claim processing. Erin also shares valuable lessons for states preparing to implement their own PFML mandates, offering guidance on building resources and ensuring transparency for businesses and workers alike. Join Josh and Erin for the first part of their informative discussion on Connecticut PFML.

Demo. NM State Rep. Christine Chandler wants to revisit the Paid Family and Medical bill in the upcoming legislative session plus Cal Moots live from Pacific Palisades on the fire fire devastation on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Lewis First, MD, MS, FAAP, editor-in-chief of Pediatrics, is back for “First Up.” He offers a bird's-eye view of what's in the December issue of the journal. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Kimberly Montez, MD, MPH, FAAP, about new policy from the AAP urging paid family and medical leave for all families. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

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Elizabeth New (Hovde) discusses Washington's Paid Family and Medical Leave audit findings, highlighting misuse of funds and the program's challenges. Read her full analysis at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-new-audit-offers-another-reason-lawmakers-should-leave-the-states-paid-leave-program-behind on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #PFML #WashingtonPolicy #WorkerRights #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa

Elizabeth New from the Washington Policy Center shares her perspective on how Washington state's Paid Family and Medical Leave fund impacts workers' wages, particularly those of lower-income earners. Read the full opinion column at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-wages-taken-from-workers-often-give-paid-time-off-to-others-more-than-once/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #WashingtonPolicyCenter #PaidFamilyAndMedicalLeave #ClarkCounty #LocalNews #WashingtonState

This week, The Green brings you the latest episode of Delaware Humanities' podcast A More Just Delaware. The podcast examines pivotal moments and legislation related to hate, prejudice, and the fight for equal rights in Delaware.In this fifth episode, State Senator Sarah McBride discusses paid family and medical leave legislation passed and signed in Delaware in 2022, the work to pass it, and its anticipated impact.

Washington officials hint at higher taxes to fund Paid Family and Medical Leave. The number of people tapping into Washington's Paid Family and Medical Leave fund keeps climbing and the state agency responsible for running the program says the tax on workers and employers that funds the program may need to go up, again. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washington-officials-hint-at-higher-taxes-to-fund-paid-family-and-medical-leave/ #TheCenterSquareWashington #PaidFamilyAndMedicalLeave #StateAgency #TaxOnWorkersAndEmployers #WashingtonOfficials #HigherTaxes #PaidLeaveProgram #WashingtonState #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyTod

The number of people tapping the taxpayer-provided Paid Family and Medical Leave fund is increasing every year. Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center points out how workers keep seeing decreases on their paychecks, compliments of lawmakers redistributing their income. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-with-paid-family-and-medical-leave-finances-still-troubled-payroll-tax-likely-to-increase/ #Opinion #Columns #Commentary #ElizabethNewHovde #WashingtonPolicyCenter #PaidFamilyAndMedicalLeave #WashingtonState #W2Workers #Paychecks #PayrollTax #WashingtonStateLegislature #LawmakersRedistributingIncome #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

Join John Williams and Patrick Woodcock with special guest Umberto Sparanza with UNUM talking about paid family medical leave and enactment in Maine.

On the radio show this week we discuss the steps our nation must take to end the epidemic of gun violence in America; we cover Black Maternal Health Week and how you can take action to advance maternal health equity; we dive into paid family/medical leave and Glamour (!!); and we hear about moms raising their voices for childcare in the US Capitol and how you can make a difference too. *Special guests include: Po Murray, Newtown Action Alliance, @NewtownAction; Monifa Bandele, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Dawn Huckelbridge, Paid Leave For All, @PaidLeaveForAll; and Nina Perez, MomsRising, @MomsRising.

On the radio show this week we discuss the steps our nation must take to end the epidemic of gun violence in America; we cover Black Maternal Health Week and how you can take action to advance maternal health equity; we dive into paid family/medical leave and Glamour (!!); and we hear about moms raising their voices for childcare in the US Capitol and how you can make a difference too.   *Special guests include: Po Murray, Newtown Action Alliance, @NewtownAction; Monifa Bandele, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Dawn Huckelbridge, Paid Leave For All, @PaidLeaveForAll; and Nina Perez, MomsRising, @MomsRising.  

The episode provides information on Paid Family Leave (PFL) and job protection laws in California. It highlights the significance of dads being involved in the caregiving process and the positive impact it has on the mother's mental health. This episode also discusses the importance of dads taking maternity leave and the benefits it brings to both the father and the family. It emphasizes the bonding and learning opportunities that come with being present during the early stages of the baby's life. Takeaways Dads taking maternity leave is important for bonding with the baby and learning how to care for them. Being present during the early stages of the baby's life sets a strong foundation for the relationship between the parents. California offers paid family leave and job protection programs for dads to take paternity leave. Taking paternity leave can have a positive impact on the father's confidence and the relationship with the child. Dads should consider the timing of pregnancy and job stability to ensure eligibility for paternity leave. Links https://raisingmama.com/products/new-parent-leave-handbook-ca-edition https://raisingmama.com/pages/california-maternity-leave-explained Follow Us https://www.instagram.com/raisingmama_/ https://www.facebook.com/raisingmamapodcast This podcast is brought to you by Raising Mama, makers of the PERFECT Bamboo Baby Pajama. Easy-On, and Easy-Off, our Buttery Soft Bamboo Baby Pajamas Ensure Effortless Changes and have Empowering Prints and Messages to Mamas on them. Plus $1 of each pajama sold supports maternal mental health through Postpartum Support International. Shop our pajamas at www.raisingmama.com

topics on the fantastic podcast Our Body Politic; get an inside take on how and where wins are happening at the state level; and hear about making good trouble with Red, Wine, and Blue.   *Special guests include: Mariel Padilla, The 19th News, @19thnews; Morgan Givens, Our Body Politic, @ourbodypolitic; Carol Joyner, Family Values @ Work Action, @FamValuesAction; and Julie Womack, Red Wine & Blue, @redwineblueusa

States across the country are looking into ways to protect kids from the harms posed to them by social media. How court rulings have forced some policymakers to change their approach. And, how one Arizona researcher is working to control rodent populations — with their fertility. That and more on The Show.

On the radio show this week we cover the importance of pushing back against extremism, including book bans and censorship, and how grandparents are rising for hope (and sanity); we dive into why some Republicans are pushing fake paid family/medical leave and get tips on how to support real policy; hear how parents can make Black History Month a month to commit to learning and reflecting throughout the year; and get the latest on the fight for eldercare and care workers. *Special guests include: Marge Baker, People For the American Way, @peoplefor; Ruth Martin, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs, artist, writer, organizer and thought leader, @tabithastb; and Sarah Slocum, Michigan Elder Justice Initiative  

On the radio show this week we cover how moms across the nation defeated book bans and censorship, as well as supported teachers, kids, and parents; we heard about the Domestic Bill of Rights and why it's important to everyone to help pass now; we uncovered what's stopping our nation from passing Paid Family and Medical Leave like every other industrialized nation has already done and how to break through those barriers; and we lifted up the importance of working for maternal health justice for everyone.   *Special guests include: Mary Kusler, National Education Association (NEA), @NEAToday; Jenn Stowe, National Domestic Workers Alliance, @domesticworkers; Dawn Huckelbridge, Paid Leave for All, @PaidLeaveforAll; Gina Arias, MomsRising, @MomsRising

Twelve states and the District of Columbia have paid family medical leave programs for employees, but not Virginia. Democrats in the House and Senate are hoping to change that. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond. 

On the radio show this week we cover the importance of reporting from terrific outlets like The 19th News – and why and how paid family medical leave is finally gaining momentum; we hear about the hottest topics on the fantastic podcast Our Body Politic; get an inside take on how and where wins are happening at the state level; and hear about making good trouble with Red, Wine, and Blue.   *Special guests include: Mariel Padilla, The 19th News, @19thnews; Morgan Givens, Our Body Politic, @ourbodypolitic; Carol Joyner, Family Values @ Work Action, @FamValuesAction; and Julie Womack, Red Wine & Blue, @redwineblueusa

On the radio show this week we cover how moms across the nation defeated book bans and censorship, as well as supported teachers, kids, and parents; we heard about the Domestic Bill of Rights and why it's important to everyone to help pass now; we uncovered what's stopping our nation from passing Paid Family and Medical Leave like every other industrialized nation has already done and how to break through those barriers; and we lifted up the importance of working for maternal health justice for everyone. *Special guests include: Mary Kusler, National Education Association (NEA), @NEAToday; Jenn Stowe, National Domestic Workers Alliance, @domesticworkers; Dawn Huckelbridge, Paid Leave for All, @PaidLeaveforAll; Gina Arias, MomsRising, @MomsRising

On the radio show this week we cover how moms across the nation defeated book bans and censorship, as well as supported teachers, kids, and parents; we heard about the Domestic Bill of Rights and why it's important to everyone to help pass now; we uncovered what's stopping our nation from passing Paid Family and Medical Leave like every other industrialized nation has already done and how to break through those barriers; and we lifted up the importance of working for maternal health justice for everyone.   *Special guests include: Mary Kusler, National Education Association (NEA), @NEAToday; Jenn Stowe, National Domestic Workers Alliance, @domesticworkers; Dawn Huckelbridge, Paid Leave for All, @PaidLeaveforAll; Gina Arias, MomsRising, @MomsRising

Michigan's Children President & CEO Matt Gillard welcomes state Rep. Jasper Martus to the Speaking for Kids podcast to discuss efforts to advance making paid family medical leave mandatory in Michigan. The Genesee County Democrat is a point person in the House on the issue and has introduced a measure calling for an actuarial cost study to keep the issue moving forward into the new Legislative year. Lawmakers are expected to finish the current session next week without action on the promising bill hailed by family advocates including Michigan's Children and favored by Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

Beginning in 2026, Minnesota will be the 12th state in the union to offer paid family and medical leave for all Minnesotans working in the state. This means Minnesotans will be eligible for up to 20 weeks paid leave for a serious medical condition or to care for a loved one or newborn. With 75% of Minnesota's workforce unable to access paid leave benefits, this new change is welcomed by Minnesota's working class, but doesn't come without tribulations. Author of the bill in the Senate, Alice Mann, joins the crew to talk about the benefits and challenges of the law. 

Opinion: Welcome news – A state payroll tax that harms many workers will decrease, not increase, in 2024. Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center states: ‘Better than continuing to administer a costly program that decreases workers' wages, of course, would be repealing the state's Paid Family and Medical Leave.' https://tinyurl.com/6um2nue7 #opinion #columns #commentary #ElizabethHovde #WashingtonPolicyCenter #statepayrolltax #workers #Washingtonstate #PaidFamilyandMedicalLeave #payrolltaxcollection #WACares #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

It's been a little under three years since the state's paid family and medical leave program took effect, but only a fraction of people have used it. We talk about why and how the state wants to get the word out more about it with WBUR senior business reporter Zeninjor Enwemeka. 

You'll be two years older, the U.S. will have gone through a presidential election, and we'll be gearing up for another mid-term in January 2026. That's when Minnesota's Paid Family and Medical Leave program is supposed to launch… along with a payroll tax to help fund it. In the meantime, Greg Norfleet is in charge of working to set it up. Norfleet is the Director of the Paid Family and Medical Leave Program. He joined the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, also known as DEED, about a month ago. He talked with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer.

Here's Episode 55 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! Paid Family and Medical Leave is one of the important policies Michigan Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer mentioned in her "What's Next" speech last month. If Michigan's Democratic majority in the legislature can pass State Sen. Erika Geiss's paid family and medical leave bills, Michigan would join 11 other states which have already passed similar laws. Passing these bills would guarantee 15 weeks paid leave for ALL workers, and help guarantee that workers won't have to choose caring for a loved one or having to work. And since the United States remains the only developed nation not to guarantee some form of paid family and medical leave, or paid sick leave, it's up to the states to get something done. Making paid family and medical leave a reality is a priority for the nonprofit organization Mothering Justice from Detroit. National Executive Director, and Founder, Danielle Atkinson, joins me to talk about why this legislation is of the utmost importance for Michigan's marginalized citizens, and for all families. We also discuss the frustration with the recent jump in child poverty after Republicans, and a few Democrats in D.C., refused to expand the highly successful Child Tax Credit. And in my Last Call, I highlight how MAGA Republicans are pawns for the corporate class as they refuse to support the UAW strike against the Big Three Detroit Automakers. Please, don't forget to subscribe and give the podcast a good rating, too! Take the Battle to Them! --Pat leftoflansing@gmail.com  leftoflansing.com

The Washington Employment Security Department (ESD) recently adopted new rules for the state's Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFML) regarding employer reporting requirements, child placement, and self-employment elective coverage requirements. The new rules went into effect on July 1, 2023. Listen to learn more about these new rules and what steps employers may want to consider taking to ensure they are complying with the new requirements.

This Day in Maine for Tuesday, July 11th, 2023.

On this week's episode, Bishop Burbidge: Highlights some of the various ways the Diocese supports discernment among youth during the summer and throughout the year, including Quo Vadis and FIAT summer camps, WorkCamp and World Youth Day Expounds upon the corrective statement he and fellow U.S. bishops wrote in response to a public letter from Catholic members of Congress who defended their support for abortion by falsely invoking teachings of the Church Discusses the recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings on affirmative action and free speech Shares his decision to expand the diocesan paid family and medical leave policy for employees working for the Diocese.   Bishop also answers the following question from the faithful: Will the distribution of the Precious Blood resume formally at Mass here in the Diocese, or will its distribution remain up to a pastor's discretion?  

This Day in Maine for Thursday, June 29th, 2023.

Congresswoman Stephanie Bice from Oklahoma and Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan from Pennsylvania are part of a bipartisan group working towards the creation of a federal paid family leave. Take a listen as both Representatives talk with host Gene Marks about how they are approaching this initiative, where the money may come from to support it, how they would help business owners, and more. Topics Include: 00:00 – Welcome, Rep. Houlahan and Rep. Bice 00:51 – A bipartisan paid family leave working group 02:58 – The personal interest in paid family leave 04:21 – A focus on FMLA 05:47 – A national vs. state policy 07:35 – A comparison to other nations 09:41 – How paid family leave may be paid for 11:35 – The cultural influence of family medical leave 13:16 – How to support business owners 14:42 – Who would carry out this law 17:54 – Providing flexibility in the workplace 19:29 – Where does the initiative go next? 22:33 – Wrap up Learn about the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) at www.paychex.com/articles/human-resources/fmla-faq. DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique situation(s) and/or with any specific legal questions you may have.

On this episode of Ask Michelle, Michelle Updates attendees on the deadline to pay Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fees and Paid Family and Medical Leave policies. Michelle answered questions about notice requirements regarding the end of the national emergency and polled attendees on ChatGPT use in the workplace. Curious about a compliance issue? Submit your questions to AskMichelle@boltonco.com and Michelle will answer them on the next episode.  

Gov. Tim Walz has signed the legislation that creates a leave benefit that doesn't depend on where a person works. It will take a few years implement the state program that allows up to 20 weeks off per year with partial pay for a range of qualifying conditions or family care needs. his is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

Nora and Esther discuss some of the stories people told at the Maine Legislature’s Labor and Housing Committee hearing Thursday on LD 1964 and share some clips with listeners. Ask a question or leave a comment for a future show at (207) 619-3182 or by writing to podcasts@mainebeacon.com Subscribe to the podcast using any podcasting app… The post Podcast: Scenes from Thursday's Paid Family and Medical Leave hearing first appeared on Maine Beacon.

The plan would set up a payroll tax for workers and employers, and employees could then get partial pay replacement if they got sick or had to care for a loved one. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

It was a close vote, but the Minnesota House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday night that would create a state-run paid family and medical leave program. The vote was 68 to 64. Political reporter Dana Ferguson joined MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer to talk more about the issue and how the plan would work.

Chad and several listeners react to our interview about paid family and medial leave with Rep. Dave Baker and discuss the best ways to make it happen in Minnesota.

Republican Dave Baker joins Chad to talk about paid family and medical leave and his frustrations trying to get his ideas for a plan heard by the DFL in St. Paul. That interview leads to conversation about the issue with Chad and several listeners sharing their own thoughts.

New Mexico in Focus Senior Producer Lou DiVizio opens the show with updates on several stories from around the state. Gene Grant sits down with Martha Burk, political psychologist, author and host of the podcast, ‘Real Time with Martha Burk.' Gene asks about a series of issues in the 2023 legislature that will impact women and families, including new a reproductive rights law and the failure of paid family leave.  Then, Gene Grant and the Line Opinion Panel recap the 2023 legislative session, breaking down the crime bills that gained approval, and discussing the newly passed House Bill 7, which codifies abortion rights in New Mexico.  Finally, Gene and the Line discuss the many bills that failed to reach the governor's desk, including crime bills that fell short despite calls for improved public safety, and failed efforts to modernize the state's legislature.  Host:  Lou DiVizio Line Host: Gene Grant   Guest: Martha Burk, political psychologist, author & host of the podcast, ‘Real Time with Martha Burk'   The Line Opinion Panel:   Dan McKay, staff writer, Albuquerque Journal   Inez Russell Gomez, editorial page editor, the Santa Fe New Mexican   Shaun Griswold, editor, Source New Mexico   For More Information: APD Reviewed Every 2022 Police Shooting. Here are the Proposed Reforms – Albuquerque Journal  New Mexico passed laws protecting access to abortion. Opponents ready for legal fight - even to U.S. Supreme Court – Albuquerque Journal  Committee tables Paid Family and Medical Leave bill, likely ending bill's hopes this year – NM Political Report   Gov. signs safe gun storage bill into law – NM Political Report  Bill targeting organized retail crime in New Mexico sent to governor – Albuquerque Journal  Legislature approved two major reproductive, gender-affirming care bills – NM Political Report  New Mexico voting rights bill heads to governor for signature - CNN  Governor on crime legislation: `I'm going to keep trying' - Santa Fe New Mexican   Bill to let unaffiliated voters participate in primaries clears Senate – NM Political Report  Finance chair: Lawmaker pay unlikely to pass – Santa Fe New Mexican  ⁠NMiF on Facebook⁠  ⁠NMiF on Youtube⁠  ⁠NMiF on Instagram⁠  ⁠NMiF on Twitter⁠  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nmif/message

Esther, Ben and Cate discuss what makes a strong social insurance program, including what a robust Paid Family and Medical Leave policy would look like. They also talk about local labor fights, as well as the joys of public education, neighborliness and Hamantaschen for Purim. (Further reading on the LePage pension hole, unionization at Shalom house and the MSEA…