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June 17, 2013
What a Wage is Worth
Massachusetts is among the richest states in the nation, second in per capita income only to Connecticut, where the minimum wage is pegged at $8.25 an hour
April 20, 2013
What do firms have against workplace health?
Why do the group and its members so often consider public protection measures as government intrusions? Why do they regularly oppose measures for labor rights, chemical safety, environmental health, and quality protections?
April 15, 2013
Support grows for legislation requiring paid sick leave
A nearly decade-long effort to require Massachusetts employers to offer paid sick days is gaining momentum as lawmakers pass similar proposals across the country.

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NEWS

June 17, 2013
What a Wage is Worth
Massachusetts is among the richest states in the nation, second in per capita income only to Connecticut, where the minimum wage is pegged at $8.25 an hour
April 20, 2013
What do firms have against workplace health?
Why do the group and its members so often consider public protection measures as government intrusions? Why do they regularly oppose measures for labor rights, chemical safety, environmental health, and quality protections?
April 15, 2013
Support grows for legislation requiring paid sick leave
A nearly decade-long effort to require Massachusetts employers to offer paid sick days is gaining momentum as lawmakers pass similar proposals across the country.
April 4, 2013
Earned Sick Time Campaigns - 3 Victories in a row across the Country!
From Philadelphia to New York to the National stage - earned sick time victories are rolling in.
April 1, 2013
What’s Behind the Momentum for Paid Sick Days?
In just two weeks, the movement for paid sick days has seen three victories – in Portland, Oregon, Philadelphia, and most recently, New York City. Local coalitions in each place encountered fierce opposition, and yet the wave of wins continues. Why now?
February 12, 2013
Time to expand the Family Medical Leave Act
As we gear up for tonight’s State of the Union Address — in which the president is expected to be combative, and Republicans are expected to reject every syllable he utters — here’s a fact worth chewing on: Two decades ago, the Family Medical Leave Act passed with bipartisan support.
January 28, 2013
ACTION ALERT FOR MONDAY 1/28/13
The 2/1/13 deadline for bill co-sponsors is fast approaching. As of 12 noon today, we have 10 Senators and 22 Representatives. Thanks to all who helped us recruit these Legislators! Our goal? Nothing short of 21 Senators and 81 Representatives co-sponsoring the bill!
January 25, 2013
Not runnin' on Dunkin': Beacon Hill protest takes aim at unpaid sick leave
Metro-Boston - The Dunkin' Donuts across Beacon Street from the State House was the site of a protest today that drew hundreds of people advocating for more paid sick time.
January 24, 2013 11:14 AM
Advocates protest outside Dunkin' Donuts for sick-leave bill
Workers' rights advocates are planning to show up where lawmakers eat today, or at least where many of them get their coffee, to rally support for an earned sick time bill.
January 24, 2013
PROTEST IN FRONT OF DUNKIN DONUTS FOR SICK-LEAVE BILL
Workers’ rights advocates are planning to show up where lawmakers eat on Thursday, or at least where many of them get their coffee, to rally support for an earned sick time bill.