Category Archives: Testimony
Tell Seattle City Council: “No delay, pass paid sick days today!”
Our hard work is finally paying off. The Seattle City Council’s HHSHC Committee is set to vote on the popular paid sick days ordinance supported by dozens of local businesses and more than 75 local faith, community, and labor organizations. … Continue reading
Seattle anti-paid sick days spokesperson: Small businesses aren’t “real”
At Tuesday’s Seattle Chamber of Commerce* paid sick days forum, Cupcake Royale and Verite Coffee owner Jody Hall was asked several questions about the proposed paid sick days ordinance and small businesses. That seems to have gotten under the skin … Continue reading
Big turnout expected for paid sick days at City Hall — will you be there?
This is it – now is your chance to urge the Seattle City Council to support healthy, responsible prevention by passing a paid sick days ordinance! What: Public hearing on proposed paid sick days ordinance When: TOMORROW! Wednesday, July 6th, … Continue reading
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“I’m well enough to work. It’s just a cold. But trust me, you don’t want it.”
You probably cannot find a more succinct and memorable summary of the public (and personal) health case for paid sick days than this. So if you know someone who still doesn’t “get” why ensuring we all have paid sick days … Continue reading
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Seattle City Councilmember Nick Licata: Questions and answers about the proposed paid sick days ordinance
By Seattle City Councilmember Nick Licata There are approximately 190,000 people working in Seattle without paid sick leave. If you are not one of them, why should you care? Because, if they get sick, they go to work sick handling … Continue reading
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Tagged nick licata, seattle city council
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