If a worker can't take time off to care for a sick or dying relative, he'll have to choose between a paycheck or his loved one.
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When I became a single mom, I couldn't afford to ever get sick, vacations out of the question. I was a working professional
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@komaramusic@SenGillibrand when I worked for someone else I always used my vac time when kids got sick. -
I'd go to work sick cause I knew I'd need the time for when my kids got sick
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Lesson: save up your sick/vacation days.
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a lot of people don't get sick/vacation days. hourly people don't, and that's a LOT of people.
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Then choice of job is something to consider. And many hourly ppl do, that is just a fact.
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i really believe that's our function as a society - to take care of our vulnerable.
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but is it the function of the govt to further dictate what a struggling small business does w/ their money?
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you mean making them purchase insurance for their employees?
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yes. the cause is good, but forcing businesses to pay for good things puts some out of business altogether.
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i get that. i have my own small business, but it's just me at this point! what about single payer?
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maternity care in this country is abysmal
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This isn't right! The American people deserve so much more. Please stop the repeal. Keep the
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Babies only matter to Republicans until they're born. After that they couldn't care less!
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I get it! Problem is you seem to act like this is something new! Women have always managed wo it being mandate
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It's part of the way a company competes. If offers such benefits, greater attraction for best workers.
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Also have to consider small business with 5 workers. May not be able to afford 6wks w/pay plus pay replacement
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