By Diane Harris and Nat Baldino When workers in the United States face a serious illness or need to care for a loved one, they often have nowhere to turn. Without a national paid family and medical leave program, many are forced to choose between…
The U.S. Census Bureau’s 2024 data on Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance show that while the overall economy is strong, the nation has much more to do to reduce poverty, especially among women and Black Americans.
CLASP seeks to ensure that the Universal Paid Leave program and the paid parental, family, and medical leave for district employees is equitable and can operate soundly to best support the city’s workers and economy alike. With this in mind, we are writing today in…
By Rachel West (Excerpt) Nearly four million Pennsylvania workers—66 percent—currently lack paid family and medical leave from their employer. That means each year, hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians need to take time off to care for themselves or a loved one, but cannot do so. And those…
CLASP submitted testimony on a slate of legislative proposals in Maine that target the integrity, efficacy, and existence of Maine’s new paid leave program. >> Read the testimony here
This report finds that youth in America, especially in regions like the South that have high populations of young Black and Brown people, desperately need policies that provide adequate and accessible paid leave from employment.
CLASP submitted testimony in opposition to Maryland SB 355, which would delay the implementation of Maryland’s paid family and medical leave program. >> Read the testimony here
By Diane Harris CLASP comments in support of the Family Care Act. The Family Care Act would establish a paid family and medical leave program in Pennsylvania, a historic feat that would significantly improve the health and well-being of workers and their families while driving…
Fourteen states, including D.C., have paid leave laws, supporting millions of workers. CLASP and FV@W hosted a 2024 convening of 100+ stakeholders to share key insights.
Last week’s election brought significant victories for the advancement of nationwide pro-worker policies, including increases to the minimum wage and paid sick leave policies.