All workers should be able to contribute to the economy knowing that, if personal health or family needs demand it, they can take leave from work without losing their jobs and their livelihoods.
Alma Adams: “All workers should be able to contribute to the economy knowing that, if personal health or family needs demand it, they…”
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Emphasizing the importance of job protection during family and medical leave.
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