TESTIMONY: Paid Family Leave

Testimony to the House Democratic Policy Committee Presented by Dan O’Brien, Policy Manager, Education and Family Stability, Children First October 28, 2024 On behalf of Children First, thank you for inviting us to offer testimony in front of the committee today. I...

Living Up to Labor Day Speeches – Sep 6, 2024

  TO REALLY HONOR WORKERS, PASS PAID FAMILY LEAVE Over the Labor Day weekend, Pennsylvanians took part of the great tradition of celebrating the American worker. Elected leaders from both sides of the aisle marched alongside labor unions in parades and plastered...

Listen to the Doctor – Aug 30, 2024

  A Labor Day Remedy for Working Families  As we celebrate the American worker this weekend, here’s an excerpt of Surgeon General Vivek Murthy’s New York Times commentary, reminding us that parents need help as they labor at work and home. Read the full piece...

Your Mother’s Day Gift – May 10, 2024

  Flowers are Nice, but Mothers Need More Mother’s Day reminds us, in large part, of the dedication and caring of the phenomenal women who wiped our tears, packed our lunches, sent us off to school, cheered our accomplishments and inspired us to be the best of...

Paid Leave – An Essential Investment Presentation

What does Paid Family and Leave Program Provide Paid Family and Medical and Leave would provide employees a portion of their weekly earnings, for a limited period of time of leave, bonding time with a new born, recover from a serious illness or care for a seriously...

Paid Leave Letter of Support – Sun Life

March 4, 2024 The Honorable Josh Shapiro, Governor of Pennsylvania The Honorable Kim Ward, President Pro Tempore The Honorable Joanna McClinton, Speaker of the House The Honorable Joseph Pittman, Senate Majority Leader The Honorable Matthew Bradford, House Majority...