Looking back on this past year, we’re so thankful for the storytellers who joined us in September to share their real-life experiences with caregiving—the challenges, the victories, and everything in between. Friends, family, neighbors—when we come together to support one another, we experience the care that truly makes a family. That evening, the power of collective action shined bright. Still, we need our leaders to create paid leave policies that give all families the time and support they need to care for themselves and each other. Thank you, LMSvoice, for producing this beautiful recap. Please take a moment to watch and share. https://bit.ly/3UzgUb0

In recent years, family caregivers provided 36 billion hours of unpaid care. It’s time we recognize their contribution and ensure they have the support and resources they deserve. If you or a loved one have an experience with caregiving and paid leave, we encourage you to share your story ➡️ https://bit.ly/48PdVAV #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth #NFCM

“We know that justice for women, particularly for those most marginalized--Black women and women of color, immigrant women, queer women, trans women, women with disabilities, and poor women--is not only about women’s rights but about the larger fight for dignity and freedom for all.” “To our elected leaders, hear us: now is the time for political courage and bold, transformative action.”

Last week in Atlanta, Natalia Soler experienced the strength of grassroots organizing and community action: “The experience of sharing space with so many like-minded, powerful people was truly beautiful. It was a reminder that, no matter the outcome, the work we are doing together is building something much larger than any one of us.” Read more about her hopes for change: https://bit.ly/3UNYBi9

Washington made history on Nov 8, 2016, with Paid Sick & Safe Days! 💪Covering illness, family care, and more for 1.2M workers. Big shoutout to @eoionline for making it happen! 🎉 #WorkerRights #WAForward

Arizona made history on Nov 8, 2016 with Prop 206! Nearly 1M workers, including part-time and temp, now earn paid sick leave. 🎉 Thanks to @corazonarizona for championing worker rights! #AZStrong #PaidSickLeave

San Francisco made history on Nov 7, 2006! All employees, including part-time and temp, earn paid sick leave. One hour for every 30 worked, up to 72 annually. 👏🎉 Shoutout to @workfamilyca! #SickLeave #SFProgress

Family Values @ Work and our Network remain steadfast in our more than 20-year commitment to realizing paid family and medical leave, paid sick and safe days, and affordable child care for all. This election cycle, we know that care was not just an issue, but rather the issue driving people to the ballot box. Our leaders are obligated to do the will of the people, and poll after poll shows bipartisan support for paid family and medical leave. No matter who is in the White House, our work to win a federal paid family and medical leave policy, sick and safe days, and affordable, high-quality childcare for all continues. #PaidLeaveforALL #PaidSickDays #ChildCare #NetworkStrong https://lnkd.in/ef_BxXGN

BREAKING: The Family Values Work Network celebrates three election wins from last night in the movement for paid time to care. Ballot initiatives in Alaska, Missouri, and Nebraska passed giving workers access to Paid Sick and Safe Days! Congratulations Better Jobs for Alaska, Missouri Jobs with Justice, Missourians for Healthy Family and Fair Wages, and Paid Sick Leave for Nebraska 🥰 #TimeToCare #PaidSickDays #NetworkStrong https://lnkd.in/eQ3XvZbj

From 7-8 pm ET on Election 2024, we’ll be livestreaming check-ins with watch parties across the country to see how people are feeling and experiencing this pivotal night in their communities. No need to register—just tune in on any of Family Values @ Work's social media channels (except TikTok) and be part of the excitement as we celebrate democracy in action. Let’s vibe-check Election Night together! Hosted by our Voter Engagement Coordinator, Staci Bryant.