This article brings up so many issues:

1) The big tech companies have policies that most US workers can only dream of accessing.

We need national policies to create security for all. This has been true for decades.

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#paidleave #schedulesthatwork #click=https://t.co/diLEYwhjG6">https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/05/technology/parents-time-off-backlash.html #click=https://t.co/diLEYwhjG6">https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/0...

2) Parents and non-parents need support during #COVID19 & always. Family and personal responsibilities & health issues come in many forms.

Workers on the front lines - not those who can WFH - are most vulnerable.

Public & private policies need to recognize #care needs.

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But we are in a divisive time and it& #39;s sad to see parents - especially women - scapegoated when they are being hit hardest by #care needs during the pandemic.

Policy gaps, gov& #39;t leadership crisis & culture are creating long-lasting harm to individuals & the economy.

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School closures are costing an estimated $700 billion per year in parents& #39; lost productivity.

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Women& #39;s employment, earnings, opportunities and retirement security could be set back for decades because of #COVID19, according to economist @BetseyStevenson

#Childcare #schoolclosures and lack of #paidleave are a massive blow to #genderequality.

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Companies & employees need to show grace & think of the long game.

Policymakers need to invest in beating #COVID19 & promoting safety; fully fund #schools & #childcare; ensure access to #paidleaveforall so openings can be safe.

We need to demand this.
Also #vote!

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