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US Senate candidate, NY

Theo and Henry's mom, U.S. Senator from New York, author of NYT bestseller Off the Sidelines. Pitcher, but sometimes left fielder. Democrat.

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    Kirsten Gillibrand‏Verified account @SenGillibrand Jan 12
    US Senate candidate, NY

    Kirsten Gillibrand Retweeted Serena Williams

    Thank you, Serena, for speaking out on this! You're very right. We must work toward change to ensure that no one is forced to choose between a paycheck and caring for a child or loved one. Let's finally pass a national paid family leave program like my #FAMILYAct.https://twitter.com/serenawilliams/status/951537783205650432 …

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    Serena WilliamsVerified account @serenawilliams
    One should not have be be considered of being let go during parental leave. U never know what families go through. Parental leave is REAL and appreciated! Some companies have secret meetings & try to get rid of employees during parental leave. Others dont. Be apart of the change
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    34 replies 258 retweets 1,550 likes
      1. Piper‏ @101piper Jan 12
        Replying to @SenGillibrand

        In Canada maternity leave is 12 months and it is against the law to let an employee go on maternity leave God Bless Canada

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      2. Matt‏ @RealEnglishMatt Jan 12
        Replying to @SenGillibrand

        I have regularly seen people let go who were on medical, disability, or family leave. The pendulum has swung to far to the side of employer rights. We need to strengthen the rights of employees across the board. Only 7% of private sector employees are rep'd by a union today.

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      3. Matt‏ @RealEnglishMatt Jan 12
        Replying to @RealEnglishMatt @SenGillibrand

        Companies leverage their enormous legal power to cause employees to sign their rights away. One example of this is signing away your right to be represented in a class action status.

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      2. LouC_2‏ @LouC_2 Jan 12
        Replying to @SenGillibrand

        Then what is FMLA doing on the books? Non issue.

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      3. KAREN‏ @KARRIE01 Jan 12
        Replying to @LouC_2 @SenGillibrand

        That was my question. I have a non fatal brain disease that caused me to be off work weeks for brain surgery, a day from pain or coming in late/leaving early. I was covered by FMLA. There was never a problem. I don't understand. Are ppl just not aware of it ??

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      4. Monica‏ @anglwitch2304 Jan 12
        Replying to @KARRIE01 @LouC_2 @SenGillibrand

        FMLA is unpaid. This allows for pay while people recover so they aren't forced between healing properly and feeding their family

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      5. LouC_2‏ @LouC_2 Jan 12
        Replying to @anglwitch2304 @KARRIE01 @SenGillibrand

        If the employer wants to do that, great!

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      6. KAREN‏ @KARRIE01 Jan 12
        Replying to @LouC_2 @anglwitch2304 @SenGillibrand

        That's the point is to make it a federal thing, not if employers feel so inclined. I think it should work like maternity/paternity leave but extend for other conditions & family members. If I am still not correct, let me know Monica !

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      7. Monica‏ @anglwitch2304 Jan 12
        Replying to @KARRIE01 @LouC_2 @SenGillibrand

        Actually maternity/paternity leave isn't paid either. I don't know if it would extend to other conditions or not

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      8. KAREN‏ @KARRIE01 Jan 12
        Replying to @anglwitch2304 @LouC_2 @SenGillibrand

        Obviously I never had a baby. I bet lots of other ppl assume it's paid b/c a lot of companies do. Yes, that should DEFINITELY be paid along with other circumstances within self/family. 👍🏼

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      9. Monica‏ @anglwitch2304 Jan 12
        Replying to @KARRIE01 @LouC_2 @SenGillibrand

        Most lower income jobs you get no paid sick leave or personal time at all

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      1. Em's Gramma‏ @emsgrammasays Jan 12
        Replying to @SenGillibrand

        Last week, my son-in-law was fired for missing time while my 3-day old grandson was in the NICU fighting for his little life. My daughter went back to work less than 2 weeks after giving birth. It's infuriating. Happiest time turned into nightmare.

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      1. Postpartum Project‏ @postpartumnyc Jan 12
        Replying to @SenGillibrand

        Thank you for all of your work. We're here to advocate for the #FAMILYAct. Share your stories, moms! #4thtrimester #postpartum #momlife #postpartumproject #ethnodrama #theatre

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      1. VitaBeez‏ @VitaBeez Jan 12
        Replying to @SenGillibrand

        Change like you looked for when you lead the cause to get rid of @SenFranken without due process? #YouMakeMeSick

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      1. Johan W‏ @WahlstenJohan Jan 12
        Replying to @SenGillibrand

        450 days for both parents, with 100% salary is the way to go :)

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      2. KAREN‏ @KARRIE01 Jan 12
        Replying to @SenGillibrand

        FMLA - the Family Medical Leave Act This is already in place. I am not following. Someone who can inform me of the difference please do. FMLA covers 3 mths time out of the year, is the #FAMILYAct cover more time ?

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      3. Monica‏ @anglwitch2304 Jan 12
        Replying to @KARRIE01 @SenGillibrand

        FMLA covers leave, but not paid. This would cover more, and paid, so a mom who just had a baby is faced with choosing between healing properly and being able to feed their child

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      4. KAREN‏ @KARRIE01 Jan 12
        Replying to @anglwitch2304 @SenGillibrand

        Thank you for clarifying. Its been so long (17 yrs) I didn't remember. Through the surgeries I was still w/husband. After I left him I think I would work over & weekends to make up for when I wasn't there. Again thank you !

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      5. Monica‏ @anglwitch2304 Jan 12
        Replying to @KARRIE01 @SenGillibrand

        Yeah, I had a complicated pregnancy including 3 months on bedrest...we had to move in with my inlaws because I couldn't work, and he couldn't work and take care of me. And I didn't bounce back quick after that...I think the bedrest weakened my body more than labor/delivery

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      1. GloriaSEA  🌎 🌍 🌏 🌿‏ @NightShade10 Jan 12
        Replying to @SenGillibrand @tkdmike

        On the job work injuries are another one where they try to get rid of you if you "don't heal on the government's max time guidelines." If you require accommodation you end up w/another set of changes that makes it difficult to comply. This is true especially of older workers.

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