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Resturant Workers Need Paid Sick Days
10 Feb 2010February 9th, 2010- The The Restaurant Opportunity Center of Maine held a panel discussion on the findings of their new report: Behind the Kitchen Door: Low Road Jobs, High Road Opportunities in Maine’s Growing Restaurant Industry. Sarah was a panelist along with Professor David Wagner of USM, Blanca Santiago of El Centro Latino Maine, [...]
Sarah on Maine Watch
5 Feb 2010Watch our executive director, Sarah Standiford, discuss paid sick days with Peter Gore from the Chamber of Commerce on Maine Watch:
Watch the video here (it is about 8 minutes in)
“We may be the first to pass paid sick days, but we certainly won’t be the last to pass paid sick days protection,”concludes Sarah in discussing [...]
Maine Women’s Lobby Co-hosts Roundtable Discussion with Secretary Sebelius
In: Congresswoman Pingree| Heath Care Reform| Maine Women's Lobby| Press Link| Sarah Standiford| Secretary Sebelius| Women's Leadership
3 Sep 2009MAINE WOMEN TO SECRETARY SEBELIUS: HEALTH SYSTEM IS FAILING US
Congresswoman Pingree hears health care stories; says current system unacceptable
No one knows better about how the health care system is failing than the women-young and old-who met with U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary, Kathleen Sebelius today in South Portland. The [...]
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The women of the Maine Women’s Lobby reflect on the 124th
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24 Jun 2009Last week, the Village Soup posted an article featuring reflections on the 124th session from capital-area legislators. Their reflections are really interesting – and got me wondering what others thought.
So, I started asking around … and here are some reflections from the women of the Maine Women’s Lobby:
Here’s what Laura had to say:
I feel certain [...]
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Go Sarah, Go Sarah!
In: Maine Women's Policy Center| Sarah Standiford| Uncategorized
20 Jun 2009In a recent publication of the Maine Women’s Fund, our fearless leader, Sarah – and the work she directs at the Maine Women’s Policy Center – was highlighted.
Check out what they had to say:
“Sarah Standiford is changing Maine. As executive director of the Maine Women’s Policy Center and its sister organization, the Maine [...]
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- Elizabeth Johns: I caught a little of the debate on the internet. Sorry I couldn't attend in person and help show sup [...]
- Connie Lewis: BRAVO for this effort re toxins in personal care products (PCPs)! I'm wondering whether you're [...]
- Linda Cleary: These young women are incredible! The best of luck to them. This is an important project and it's so [...]
- Jason Sabo: Visit SafePhaseOut.org to support the national phase out of deca-bde, not just in Maine! [...]
- Elizabeth Johns: What an outstanding job Sarah Standiford did today (Feb. 4) on Maine Public Television's Watch progr [...]
- And on the edge of our seats we shall remain…
- On the edge of our seats over here…
- Tell the Governor to Support Paid Sick Days!
- Back from Caucus…
- “I haven’t had a door slammed in my face yet”
- “I’m about as pro-labor as you can get”
- Rep Butterfield brings the room back to the point of the debate
- Providing paid sick days would not be hard for business owners to keep track of
- Representative Cushing Questions about Calendar Days
- Superhero Lobbyist Laura Harper Answers Questions…
