|
|
|
|
|
|
Momentum for paid sick days is building. Now, more than fifteen have active paid sick days campaigns and North Carolina is joining the fray to pass legislation that would guarantee workers with up to seven paid sick days annually.
In the NewsBill would guarantee paid leaveWRAL TV, February 18, 2009New bill would guarantee up to seven paid sick days per yearAsheville Citizen-Times, February 18, 2009
Moving toward a healthier North CarolinaFitzsimon File, February 18, 2009Caring for a Sniffling Child (1 letter)New York Times, February 16, 2009
When should you call in sick?Forbes.com, January 27, 2009Spreading Sick DaysNews & Observer
Sick at Work? Bills push for paid time offNews & Observer
Sick and Safe law proved not so 'onerous' in Calif.
Washington Business Journal
States Lead Push for Paid Sick DaysStateline.org
Taking U.S. Pulse on Paid Sick Leave
USA TODAY
|
Contact Louisa Warren with the NC Justice Center:
Office: (919) 856-2183
Mobile: (919) 961-3360
Email:
louisa at ncjustice dot org
| |
 | Campaign Updates
|
Paid Sick Days Town Halls underway-we're traveling around the state and coming to a town near you. Live near High Point, Durham, Fayetteville, Rocky Mount, Asheville, or Charlotte? Then come on out and click here for more info.
Paid Sick Days campaign launch press conference a resounding success! Thanks to all who came out on March 4 to show their support and check out our video of the event here.
We got our bills! The Healthy Families and Healthy Workplaces Act, HB 177, was introduced in the House on February, 18, 2009 with 27 co-sponsors and in the Senate, with 14 co-sponsors, as SB 534 on March 11, 2009.
Polling shows support: AARP NC’s poll reveals overwhelming public support for paid sick days in North Carolina.
Tell us your stories: We’re collecting stories from people across the state. Share your experience—good, bad, or ugly with paid sick days.
| |
|
|
|
