Archive for March, 2010
Tomorrow is our 14th annual Girls Day at the State House. 100 girls from across the state come to learn about Maine’s legislature in action and develop the leadership skills and experience to be Maine’s next generation of leaders! With the halls of the State House full of 100 girls the day certainty stands as [...]
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- Tags: Women's Leadership
Pop Quiz! Know your women leaders!
16 Mar 2010In light of our 14th annual Girls Day at the State House this Thursday, March 18. Let us take a moment and consider the need for girl’s leadership on the State and National level. With 100 girls filling the halls of the State House, learning to lobby and debate like grown-up elected officials, why don’t [...]
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Work-life balance in the news
In: Labor|Obama|Paid sick days
15 Mar 2010While driving to the office this morning I heard some comforting words from our First Lady, Michelle Obama. Quoted on a NPR piece, More Employers Make Room for Work-life Balance, the first lady commented that, “this isn’t just about family balance, this is about making workplaces stronger and attracting the most qualified people.” It’s true! [...]
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- Tags: Michelle Obama, Paid sick days, work-life balance
And on the edge of our seats we shall remain…
In: Paid sick days
11 Mar 2010The labor committee tabled the bill until next week – L.D. 1665 is a necessary protection for Maine Workers. More updates to come! In the mean time, email Baldacci and ask his support for L.D. 1665.
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On the edge of our seats over here…
In: Paid sick days
10 Mar 2010With the Labor Committee voting on L.D. 1665 tomorrow at 1:00, we are anxiously awaiting their decision. Have you taken action yet to petition The Governor? Oh, you should, the democrats in the committee need to have strong encouragement from Baldacci to feel comfortable passing this IMPORTANT and HISTORIC legislation. Email Baldacci now and let [...]
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- Tags: L.D. 1665, Paid sick days
Tell the Governor to Support Paid Sick Days!
In: Paid sick days
9 Mar 2010With a few days to mull over the policy, the Labor Committee will come back this Thursday with a vote on L.D. 1665. Members of the labor committee stated that they wanted to know where the Governor stands on this issue. And you know what that means…the Governor needs to hear from you – right [...]
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- Tags: L.D. 1665, Paid sick days
Back from Caucus…
In: Paid sick days
8 Mar 2010And still without any answers. After a ten minute caucus the Labor committee came back with the news that they would wait until Thursday to make their decision. A few representatives had questions they would like answered. With a strong turnout of Paid Sick Days supporters hopefully we sent the Labor Committee the right message [...]
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- Tags: L.D. 1665, Paid sick days, Work session
"I haven't had a door slammed in my face yet"
In: Paid sick days
8 Mar 2010Senator Gerzofsky speaks about his discussions with business owners around this bill, “most folks think that the time has come for legislation like this,” he continues. Gerzofsky represents a district that includes Freeport. “I’m gonna support this and the people at home are going to support me for supporting this!” And he’s right, polling has [...]
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"I'm about as pro-labor as you can get"
In: Uncategorized
8 Mar 2010… says Representative Clark. Then, do the right thing Rep. Clark and vote ought to pass as amended on L.D. 1665.
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L.D. 1665 is about protecting workers and families in Maine! People shouldn’t have to choose between a paycheck and their health or their health of a family member. How many families make up a business?
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