Media Coverage: Not everyone can skip work, even if it prevents spread of flu
The lack of paid sick days is an important public health issue that needs to be addressed by policymakers.
Colorado
Media Coverage: Boston declares flu health emergency, shows Denverites deserve paid sick days
2013 is already shaping up to be one of the worst flu seasons in years. Without paid sick days, too many low-wage workers will be forced to come to work sick, spreading the flu to clients, customers, and co-workers.
Media Coverage: Colorado’s minimum wage increase will help boost economic growth
While stagnant wages and sluggish job growth continue to cloud the post-recession recovery, a bright spot exists in Colorado: 66,000 of the state’s lowest-paid workers got a raise.
Media Release: Colorado to Increase Minimum Wage on New Year’s Day
On January 1, 2013, Colorado’s full minimum wage and tipped minimum wage will each increase by 14 cents to $7.78per hour and $4.76 per hour, respectively, benefiting an estimated 66,000 low-wage workers in the state and boost consumer spending by $11 million.
Event: Colorado MLK Parade
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Media Coverage: Give Poverty the Attention it Deserves in the Debate
It’s time we give poverty, particularly child poverty, the attention it deserves. A good place to start would be the first presidential debate in Denver on October 3.
Media Coverage: Please, President Obama and Gov. Romney, no lip service on family values
Jessica Smith started a petition to get President Obama and Governor Romney talking about paid sick days and family leave insurance. Jessica knows a little something about the need for these policies. She suffered a stroke when she was 3 years old.