“It is time for us to modernize our workplaces to better reflect and support the needs of hard working families. Today, the President has taken a bold step forward to help bring the American workplace into the 21st century.“When men and women have fairness and balance between the demands of work and the responsibilities of family, we know our economy and our society will thrive. Paid sick leave and paid family and medical leave are essential for the health of our families, the strength of our workers, and the success of the middle class.
“Paid leave is the linchpin of a working parent’s success in the workplace, and a cornerstone of House Democrats’ economic agenda to unleash the full potential of working families. House Democrats will continue to champion legislation to lift the burdens and grow the wages of working parents and middle class families.”
