| Statements On Introduced Bills And Joint Resolutions |
April 25, 2013 |
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Richard Durbin, D-IL
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"People in the workforce who suffer a serious illness or significant injury should be able to take time to heal, recover, and follow their doctors’ orders, without the added stress of worrying about their job status. They should be able to return to their workplaces strong, healthy, and ready to be productive again. Thanks to the FMLA, they can take the needed time knowing that their jobs will be there when they recover."
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| Congressional Progressive Caucus Hour |
March 21, 2013 |
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Mark Pocan, D-WI
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"Unions have spearheaded the fight for the Family and Medical Leave Act. Labor unions like the AFL-CIO federation led the fight for the 1993 law which requires State agencies and private employers with more than 50 employees to provide up to 12 weeks per year of protected leave for workers to leave for a newborn, a newly adopted child, a seriously ill family member, or the worker’s own illness. Thanks to the labor movement, employers are required by the FMLA to continue group benefits, including dental and optical benefits, during family or medical leave."
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| Twentieth Anniversary Of Fmla |
February 7, 2013 |
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Michael Bennet, D-CO
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"Mr. President, today I wish to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the enactment of The Family and Medical Leave Act, FMLA. For 20 years, this historic law has helped individuals balance their family and work obligations. As a husband, and the father of three daughters, the flexibility to care for your family and children without the fear of losing your job is invaluable."
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| 20Th Anniversary Of Family And Medical Leave Act |
February 5, 2013 |
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Eric Swalwell, D-CA
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"Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Family and Medical Leave Act, FMLA. After years of hearing talk about family values, it took President Clinton and the 103rd Congress to adopt policies like FMLA that actually value families."
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| 20Th Anniversary Of Family And Medical Leave Act |
February 5, 2013 |
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Lois Capps, D-CA
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"Over these last two decades, FMLA has helped to foster strong family relationships, ensuring parents could take time with a new child, allowing workers to care for older family members, and permitting military families the time to prepare for new deployments. For this, we are all grateful."
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