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Democrats Vote To Force Contract On Rail Workers Without Paid Sick Leave

They didn't get much help from Republicans who professed to support the working class.
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House Votes To Impose Union Contract With Paid Sick Leave To Avoid Rail Strike

The paid sick leave measure seems unlikely to make it through the Senate and to President Joe Biden’s desk.
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A Massive Rail Strike Looms As Unions Fight For Sick Leave

Workers may walk off the job – or be locked out by their employers – if they can’t reach a deal by the Friday deadline.
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74-Year-Old Man Blocks Universal Paid Leave

It was Sen. Joe Manchin.
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San Francisco Wants To Ensure House Cleaners, Nannies Get Paid Sick Leave

An app would let domestic workers accrue pay they’re owed — but in practice rarely get — to take sick days or care for loved ones.
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'Not Looking Good': Democrats Float Cutting Sick Leave To Appease Joe Manchin

Paid family and medical leave is on the chopping block. Democrats are scrambling to find a compromise to protect at least new parents.
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Paid Time Off Could Boost Our Slowing Vaccination Rates

A new survey shows Black and Latino workers in particular are concerned about missing work -- and pay -- because of the vaccine's side effects.
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Democrats Will Likely Drop Real Paid Sick Leave From COVID-19 Rescue Package

Without Republican support, Democrats can't require companies to provide paid time off to workers — just some weak tax credits instead.
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Employers Will No Longer Be Required To Give Paid Leave To Workers With COVID-19

In March, Congress guaranteed workers up to two weeks of fully paid sick leave if they contract COVID-19. Republicans blocked an extension to the mandate.
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No Paid Leave In Latest Relief Bill Fails Women, Public Health And Common Sense

Republicans show no interest in extending emergency paid sick and family leave, even though the successful programs are vital in a pandemic.
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