Its time for an economy that works for working families, with paid leave for all, Clark said.
Representative Neal emphasized that the US is one of only six countries in the world without paid family leave.
I recognize that this issue has been led by women and mothers for a long time, he said.
Alexandra Folino
Rosa DeLauro was fighting for paid family leave back in the 90s when it was considered a fringe issue.
People often think new ideas are crazy or fringe at first.
Then they become not practical or too expensive.
Katherine Clark speaks during a rally for Paid Leave for All at the US Capitol on July 10 (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Paid Leave for All Action)
But eventually they become common sense.
I believe thats where we are now.
Representative Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) speaks at the press conference rally hosted by Paid Leave for All andGlamour.
Glamoureditor in chief Samantha Barry and activist Tarana Burke, founder of the Me Too Movement, greet each other during the press conference rally hosted by Paid Leave for All andGlamour.
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) speaks at the press conference rally hosted by Paid Leave for All andGlamour.
Unless regular people stand up and demand it.
Senator Wyden echoed the urgency, stating, Paid leave should not be considered a luxury in America.
Representative Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) speaks at the press conference rally hosted by Paid Leave for All andGlamour.
It ought to be seen as essential for working families and for boosting our economic productivity.
This isnt a blue or red, urban or rural issue….
This is about every family in every state, in every zip code across our country.
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) speaks at the press conference rally hosted by Paid Leave for All andGlamour.
This isnt a blue or red, urban or rural issue, said House Whip Clark.
This is about every family in every state, in every zip code across our country.
The rally at Capitol Hill was followed by an evening celebration at Union Market in Washington, DC.
Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) takes a selfie at the evening celebration at Union Market with Lisa Ann Walter and attendees.
hosted byGlamourand Paid Leave for All, and supported by formula brand Bobbie.
Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.)
takes a selfie at the evening celebration at Union Market with Lisa Ann Walter and attendees.
Sarah Hardy, cofounder of formula-maker Bobbie, writes a letter to her representative at the evening celebration at Union Market, hosted by Paid Leave for All andGlamour.
Our fundamental right to control our bodies, our reproductive freedom, has been stripped away in many states.
Paid family leave is part of this fight for equality.
For those who dont get it, I say, Who raised you?
Dawn Huckelbridge, founding director of Paid Leave for All, speaks at the evening celebration at Union Market, hosted by Paid Leave for All andGlamour.
Not only do we lack equal protection under the law, but were losing ground.
Our fundamental right to control our bodies, our reproductive freedom, has been stripped away in many states.
Paid family leave is part of this fight for equality.
Natasha Pearlman,Glamour’s executive editor, speaks at the evening celebration at Union Market, hosted by Paid Leave for All andGlamour.
And its okay to say we need to live like human beings, Walter continued.
With time to bond with our precious babies.
Women are 40% more likely to need family or medical leave.
Storyteller and chef Karina Garcia holds her daughter Yohualli while sharing her story at the Paid Leave for All xGlamourevening celebration.
And when women are able to remain in the workforce, it makes our nation stronger.
Every worker in every job in every industry should have paid family and medical leave.
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