Family and Medical Leave Insurance Nearly every working Vermonter at some point will need to take time away from their job to care for or bond with a new child or to deal with a serious personal or family illness. A statewide paid family and personal medical leave insurance program will support the health, well-being, and economic security of Vermont’s children and families, and ensure that future generations thrive. Last month, a new Family and Medical Leave Insurance bill, H.134, was introduced in the House with 71 co-sponsors. The Vermont Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FaMLI) Coalition stands ready to work with the legislature to establish a strong, equitable, public, and affordable Family and Medical Leave Insurance program in Vermont. The Alliance supports the FaMLI Coalition in advocating for the passage of H.134. Continue reading for more information on this priority issue, including data and talking points, connections to the lead organizations, and advocacy tools. | |
Data and Talking Points - 10 weeks of paid leave for new parents, on average, reduces infant mortality by up to 4.5%.
- Women who access paid leave programs tend to stay in the workforce.
- Ensuring family and medical leave for all working Vermonters will help support small businesses who cannot afford to offer paid leave on their own.
- Employers in states with paid family and medical leave report that paid leave has either no impact or positively impacts their business.
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Get Involved - To get involved, please contact Main St. Alliance’s Vermont State Director, Morgan Nichols, at morgan@mainstreetalliance.org. You can also connect with Main Street Alliance on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
- Sign on to Voices for Vermont Children’s Paid Family & Medical Leave petition and share why access to paid, job-protected family and medical leave is important to you!
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Schedule an Advocacy Training Schedule an Alliance training for a group of early childhood professionals, providers, parents, or employers interested in strengthening their advocacy skills or learning more about the issues on the Alliance’s Legislative Agenda. Be informed and ensure your voice is heard on issues impacting Vermont's young children and families! To set up a training, email Matt Levin, Alliance Executive Director, at matt@vecaa.org. | |
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