Senator Kim Calls for Paid Leave NOW

WASHINGTON, D.C.–Today, Senator Kim stood with fellow Democratic colleagues in Congress and advocates to uplift theFamily and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Actthat would entitle every worker to family, medical, and caregiving leave benefit payments for up to 12 weeks of qualified leave.
While delivering remarks today at the U.S. Capitol, Senator Kim shared his own experience as a member of the “sandwich generation,” raising young children while also acting as the caregiver to an aging parent. “You shouldn’t have to choose between taking care of a sick kid and being able to have economic security,”said Senator Kim.
He continued:“We are the richest, most powerful country in the world. This is not about means. This is about political will.”
Watch a clip here of Senator Kim’s remarkshere
(Access unedited footage of Senator Kim’sfull remarks here)
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) are leading the reintroduction of the FAMILY Actto create a comprehensive national program administered by the Social Security Administration to guarantee all workers up to 12 weeks of paid parental, medical, and caregiving leave. Specific provisions include:
New Jersey leads by example having established a state paid family and medical leave program in 2009 thathelps working people, family, and businesses.In addition to supporting working parents, the paid leave program means older adults and disabled people can give and receive care, and makes the care workforce more resilient.

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