Disabled people will always exist in our families and communities. Instead of policing pregnant women's every move and pushing pseudoscientific “cures” for autism, we should be supporting disabled people and their loved ones with paid leave, flexibility, and quality healthcare.

“States have helped lead the way, and it’s time for Congress to act so family caregivers aren’t left carrying the load alone." America's 63 million caregivers need #PaidLeaveForAll: www.aarp.org/advocacy/sta...

If you're an employee of the state of Alabama, a local education agency, the Alabama Community College System or any of its institutions, you have new paid parental leave rights. Learn more: www.abetterbalance.org/resources/kn...

When workers can take the time they need to care for themselves and their loved ones, it's an investment in collective well-being for families, businesses, and communities. @newamerica.org: www.newamerica.org/better-life-...

Inclusive family definitions in our laws are so important for workers caring for chosen, adopted and extended family. Innovation Network features our work on this important issue in a new report.

This week, @delauro.house.gov and @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social reintroduced the FAMILY Act – legislation that would create a universal paid family and medical leave program. If our leaders really want to support working families in this economic crisis, they can start here.

For many young people, it would be a lifeline to be able to take time off work to manage mental health needs without missing a shift or risking being fired. A better future is possible for the emerging workforce: we need universal paid leave. www.abetterbalance.org/resources/ho...

14 states have passed their own paid family and medical leave programs, but every day we hear from workers who are struggling to care for themselves and their loved ones because the U.S. doesn't have #PaidLeaveForAll. The FAMILY Act would fix that. www.abetterbalance.org/the-family-a...

Great News! #SB590 passed the California State Assembly with bipartisan support! It‘s time to make our paid family leave program more inclusive. Call your lawmakers and let them know that you support Paid Family Leave for Chosen and Extended Family. Take Action: workfamilyca.org/chosenfamily

"I don’t see how any kind of program that tries to increase breastfeeding can be in any way successful without addressing the underlying health disparities." We spoke to @19thnews.org about how we can meaningfully support lactating parents: 19thnews.org/2025/09/gove...

If we really want to promote breastfeeding, we must pass supportive policies to address disparities that stop so many parents – especially women of color – from feeding their babies on their own terms, as I told @19thnews.org: 19thnews.org/2025/09/gove...

The U.S. still lacks a national paid family and medical leave program, but the FAMILY Act – which was reintroduced today by Rep. DeLauro and Sen. Gillibrand – would fix that: 🧵

Today marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. This year, we must heed an urgent call to action: to stand beside and protect Latinx workers, families, and communities from racist, xenophobic violence and sweeping ICE raids.

"All of us would want to be able to have our family members by our side during some of those most challenging moments in life." We spoke to AARP about how states can step up to support caregivers with paid leave during life's most important moments. www.aarp.org/advocacy/sta...

Floods, heatwaves, and wildfires are impacting workers nationwide, including in Pennsylvania. A proposed bill would provide emergency paid leave for Pennsylvanians, so they don't have to risk their safety during climate-related disasters. www.businessinsurance.com/pennsylvania...

One significant consequence of the fear and pain ICE raids cause for communities: many childcare workers, who play a vital role for families and our economy, are being pushed into the shadows. 19thnews.org/2025/09/chil...

Want to learn more about the campaign to fix paid medical leave in New York once and for all? In case you missed it live, you can watch our Lunch & Learn with NAMI NYS to hear about why TDI reform is long overdue: www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0sk...

NY's new paid prenatal leave law is a promising step, but only one piece of the maternal health puzzle; New Yorkers who need more time off to manage complicated pregnancies are still being left behind by the state's outdated paid medical leave program. www.abetterbalance.org/beyond-prena...

Dozens of jurisdictions have made paid sick time a legal right for their workforce. Is your state or locality one of them? Check out our interactive map to learn more: www.abetterbalance.org/resources/ma...

The new U.S. Census Bureau data paints a disturbing picture of a widening wage gap for women, especially moms and women of color in low-wage jobs. This should alarm us all.

SCOTUS's ruling permitting sweeping immigration raids in LA to target individuals on the basis of race and industry is nothing short of appalling. We should all be alarmed by this attack on workers of color.

New research shows that access to paid leave helps increase the amount of time men are spending with their partner and new child around the time of birth. Not only is this good for families – when men help with caregiving, it also advances gender equity.

NY's new paid prenatal leave law is a promising step forward, but in order to truly protect maternal and infant health, lawmakers must update its TDI program to provide real, workable paid medical leave for New Yorkers once and for all. www.abetterbalance.org/beyond-prena...

Maine's paid family and medical leave program just cleared a major hurdle! The state's highest court has upheld the program's rules as constitutional, securing a key benefit for Maine workers. mainemorningstar.com/briefs/maine...

Millions of women are at risk of losing hard-won workplace protections. We joined @the75million.bsky.social in urging the Department of Labor not to dismantle vital regulations that support gender equity.

Amidst soaring costs and stagnating wages, many members of Gen Z feel like they're drowning. Strong labor laws that fully support young people and keep them attached to their jobs are essential to ease the burden and strengthen our emerging workforce. fortune.com/2025/08/29/g...

New Yorkers: are you interested in learning about Temporary Disability Insurance, NY's paid medical leave program? Register for our virtual Lunch & Learn with NAMI NYS this Friday: form.jotform.com/252124591602...

Missouri is the first state to fully repeal a voter-approved paid sick leave law, flouting the needs of families and communities. “It’s just sickening and insulting to every worker in our state." missouriindependent.com/2025/08/29/m...

It's no surprise that on @oxfamamerica.bsky.social's new list of the best states to work, those with robust workplace protections ranked highest. Strong work-family supports make for strong communities! www.oxfamamerica.org/statemap2025

"Half of Gen Z report putting personal passions on hold, and half say they’ve delayed taking care of their own health and wellbeing — higher than any other generation." The emerging workforce needs more support. Paid leave can help. www.forbes.com/sites/vibhas...

Knowledge is power! This Labor Day, learn about your rights to paid sick time, paid leave, pregnancy accommodations, and more in your area. Select your state and get started: www.abetterbalance.org/know-your-ri...

Happy Labor Day from A Better Balance! We won't stop fighting for the rights of all workers to take care of themselves and be there for their loved ones during life's most important moments, without worrying about their paychecks.

Access to benefits like paid leave helps close the gender pay gap. But women without college degrees are less likely to have these supports. As more women join the “sandwich generation,” work-family policies are more important than ever. www.inc.com/kit-eaton/ho...

For every dollar earned by white, non-Hispanic men working full time and year-round in 2023, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander women only were paid 65 cents. Today is #NHPIWomensEqualPayDay – it's time to close the wage gap with fair pay and supportive policies.

On #NHPIWomensEqualPayDay, we need our federal agencies to collect, analyze, and share public disaggregated data on the wage gap for NHPI women, an instrumental step in finding the proper resources and solutions to end pay inequity.

Happy #BlackBreastfeedingWeek! Everybody deserves to have their lactation needs fully supported at work. Our resources can help you understand and advocate for your rights to break time and space to pump on the job: www.abetterbalance.org/resources/st...

Women in particular are forced to shoulder the brunt of the rising prices of everyday goods. With essential programs like SNAP and Medicaid being rolled back, the result is "more expenses with fewer resources and less opportunity for families to thrive." msmagazine.com/2025/08/13/t...

August 25th-31st is #BlackBreastfeedingWeek! Get involved and learn more about virtual events happening this week: blackbreastfeedingweek.org

In countless other countries, paid time off work to recover from childbirth and bond with a new baby is considered a universal, fundamental right. It's 2025 – the U.S. needs to catch up and pass #PaidLeaveForAll.

Home care workers provide essential, lifesaving, skilled labor – the least we owe them is a minimum wage. As the DoL threatens to roll back critical wage and overtime protections, we submitted a comment urging the agency not to push care workers into the shadows.

When paid leave works, families win. California's recent increase in paid family leave payments has made it possible for more parents to take the time they need to bond with a new child. www.the74million.org/article/cali...

Happy back-to-school season! Parents know all too well that a sick child or a medical emergency can often mean unexpected time off work. We're fighting for the supports all parents need to balance work and care, year-round. www.abetterbalance.org/as-kids-retu...

The Fifth Circuit's ruling in Texas v. Bondi last Friday preserves both the landmark PWFA's protections for women, and our democratic process as a whole. The stakes of defending this important law are so high, as we outlined for @msmagazine.com: msmagazine.com/pregnant-wor...

New Yorkers: are you interested in learning about Temporary Disability Insurance, NY's paid medical leave program? Register for our virtual Lunch & Learn with NAMI NYS on 9/5: form.jotform.com/252124591602...

The #DepartmentOfLabor is trying to quietly undo a major #CivilRights & #labor victory: they want to strip wage protections for home care #workers. This isn’t about cutting costs, it’s about erasing care workers. Tell the DOL: Care work is essential.

“This is a big win for women’s rights." We spoke to @apnews.com about the Fifth Circuit's recent decision affirming the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act's vital protections for pregnant and postpartum workers as the law of the land. apnews.com/article/preg...

Great news: the Fifth Circuit has upheld my Pregnant Workers Fairness Act as constitutional and fully enforceable in Texas. I was proud to have joined an amicus brief defending its constitutionality as the law’s House sponsor and author.

Big news: On Friday, the 5th Circuit issued a decision in Texas v. Bondi affirming that the landmark Pregnant Workers Fairness Act was, in fact, lawfully passed. This win reinforces both women's hard-won federal rights and our democratic process as whole.

"Making sure men and women, when they become parents, both have equal access to equal amounts of time for bonding...is such a game changer.” Colorado's paid leave program exemplifies how these policies support families AND promote gender equity. collective.coloradotrust.org/stories/wome...

Disappointing to see Missouri trampling on the will of its citizens by repealing the state's voter-approved paid sick time law. As we told @theprogressivemag.bsky.social, numerous other states guarantee paid sick days, which serve as a lifeline for millions. progressive.org/latest/a-dar...