It can be an impossible choice. Going to work, or caring for a sick child, but without pay. Or going to work sick, so you don’t miss out on wages.
State campaign for paid sick days launched in Duluth, where fewest receive benefit
Perhaps it’s no surprise that the organizers of a statewide campaign to provide earned sick and safe time benefits to all Minnesota workers chose Duluth for their kickoff. Workers in
DFL legislators introduce bill guaranteeing paid sick time
A coalition of labor, faith and community groups is hoping to make Minnesota the fourth state in the country to guarantee paid sick time off for workers. “For those of
Enough Minnesotans to Fill Target Field
This past election 60,000 Minnesotans were denied the right to vote because of the Justice System. These are folks living in the community, paying taxes (if they can find a
Earned sick time for workers is overdue
Did you catch the State of the Union on Tuesday? President Obama talked about what life is like for working families who don’t have earned sick and safe time: “Today,
Voters want paid leave, paid sick days, poll shows. Obama, too. Will Congress oblige?
The United States is the only advanced economy with no paid parental leave policy, no paid sick days. The cost of child care outstrips tuition for public universities in many
Onward in 2015!
The New Year has me thinking a lot about our great state. Minnesota is home to 5.3 million people and 852 cities. We have four different ecosystems. We are vast,
MNCare Means Affordable Coverage for Self-Employed
So many Minnesotans who are self-employed have struggled to find affordable coverage options. When Ruth got divorced 15 years ago, her ex-husband continued paying for her health insurance because she
MNCare Provides Necessary Care for Chronically Ill
One of the reasons it is so crucial that we keep MNCare as our basic health plan in MN is that it provides on-going care to so many who suffer
MNCare Covers Folks in a Tough Spot
As we mark the halfway point during this year’s MNsure open enrollment, we’re reminded of how important this basic public health plan is to Minnesotans. All over the state, folks