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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 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/05/technology/parents-time-off-backlash.html#click=https://t.co/diLEYwhjG6
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.
1/6
#paidleave #schedulesthatwork https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/05/technology/parents-time-off-backlash.html#click=https://t.co/diLEYwhjG6
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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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's sad to see parents - especially women - scapegoated when they are being hit hardest by #care needs during the pandemic.
Policy gaps, gov't leadership crisis & culture are creating long-lasting harm to individuals & the economy.
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Policy gaps, gov'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' lost productivity.
4/6 https://www.barrons.com/articles/the-next-big-test-for-the-economy-getting-america-back-to-school-51598044647
4/6 https://www.barrons.com/articles/the-next-big-test-for-the-economy-getting-america-back-to-school-51598044647
Women'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.
5/6 https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/07/23/child-care-crisis-pandemic-economy-impact-women-380412
#Childcare #schoolclosures and lack of #paidleave are a massive blow to #genderequality.
5/6 https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/07/23/child-care-crisis-pandemic-economy-impact-women-380412
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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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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