A Better Balance

A Better Balance

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Advancing justice in the workplace for women, caregivers, and people with health needs of their own. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act ✔️ Paid family and medical leave in 14 states ✔️ Paid sick time in 19 states ✔️ abetterbalance.org | 1-833-NEED-ABB

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“For those twenty-one days, I felt myself split apart into many pieces trying to manage everything all by myself. This is when I learned firsthand the struggles that many don’t see when they look at NICU parents like me.” www.abetterbalance.org/workers-voic...

abetterbalance.orgWorkers’ Voices: I’m a NICU Mom and Postpartum Nurse – Every Day, Families Like Mine Face Impossible Choices - A Better Balance"I am reminded of the lack of support our country offers NICU families every time I look back on my first year of motherhood, as well as every time I care for another NICU parent as their postpartum…
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"My husband and I were barely surviving during this time, and under a lot of stress, especially with him unable to take work off," writes Farra, a mom from CO whose newborn daughter spent 76 days in the NICU. "We couldn’t risk him losing his job." www.abetterbalance.org/workers-voic...

abetterbalance.orgWorkers’ Voices: I Logged Onto Work from the NICU While Recovering from an Emergency C-Section - A Better Balance"My husband and I were barely surviving during this time, and under a lot of stress, especially with him unable to take work off," writes Farra, whose daughter, Olivia, was born via emergency…
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Allegheny County, PA just became the first U.S. county to independently require employers to provide paid parental leave! 🎉 This is a huge victories for workers and families & sets a new standard.

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Today is Disabled Women's Equal Pay Day. Disabled women are paid less, being laid off en masse, and losing access to the accommodations and benefits they need to work, survive, and thrive. They deserve better. #DWEPD #MoreWithLess

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On top of helping them provide for their growing families, paternity leave also helps fathers be present for critical milestones. Paid leave isn't just a nice-to-have – it's an essential protection for families' wellbeing AND infants' development. time.com/article/2026...

time.comPaternity Leave Is More Than a Perk. It Builds a Baby’s BrainPaternity leave and a father’s engagement during infancy is associated with better cognitive, social, and emotional regulation outcomes for the child, writes Alvin Thomas.
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Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. To those grieving and honoring the memories of their children today, we see you. Our laws can and must provide more support for parents navigating loss in the workplace, and we won't stop fighting for change.

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When you have a daughter, there comes a moment when you have to teach her to stand up for herself. In my case, it happened when she met her first bully in preschool. For @newsweek.com, I share what I learned about teaching young girls to "play nice." www.newsweek.com/daughter-fir...

newsweek.comMy daughter’s bully wouldn’t stop—until I gave her this ridiculous adviceI’m not raising a tiny Karen. But I am raising a girl who will know that sometimes being nice won’t work.
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Tomorrow 👇 Join us virtually to demand accountability from Amazon!

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Tell Amazon: Pregnant warehouse workers deserve better! Join us alongside our partners @warehouselife.bsky.social on 10/15 for Amazon Workers Fight Back: Mass Call for Pregnancy Justice — a virtual rally demanding accountability from the retail giant. RSVP: tinyurl.com/pregnancy-oct15

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Did you know that October is National Work & Family Month? Balancing your job with your family and health needs shouldn't be a luxury – we all deserve to care for ourselves and our loved ones without risking our paycheck.

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Latina equal pay day is 10/8 👀 but let’s be clear, Latinas getting just 60 cents📉 on the white male dollar is the national average for Latinas – but the gap is BIGGER in places like Alabama! #LatinaEqualPay #Trabajadoras

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Today on #LatinaEqualPay Day, we recognize that Latinas across industries are STILL losing tens of thousands of dollars due to the wage gap. Strong workplace protections can help fight pay discrimination and occupational segregation, and advance equal pay. #Trabajadoras

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Pregnant, postpartum and lactating workers have rights on the job. We spoke to @apnews.com about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and PUMP Act, and what women should know about asking for accommodations at work. apnews.com/article/preg...

apnews.comPrenatal appointments and no place to pump: Navigating pregnancy and postpartum needs at workPregnancy and new parenthood can raise complicated issues for women in the workplace. They often worry about how hiring managers or their existing employers will view them if they reveal they are expe...
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North Carolina recently expanded its paid parental leave program for state employees, becoming the first state in the South to offer 12 weeks of fully paid leave to both new mothers and fathers working in the public sector! www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2026/10/01/p...

northcarolinahealthnews.orgMore parental leave, faster hiring among changes coming to NC workforceUpdated law increases paid parental leave for state employees to 12 weeks for both parents, up from eight weeks for moms and four weeks for dads.
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"There’s no demographic subset of Americans polled that says immigrants facing deportation should, as a rule, be held in detention even if they are pregnant, postpartum or nursing a baby." @19thnews.org 19thnews.org/2026/10/poll...

19thnews.orgICE is detaining pregnant immigrants. Most Americans say they shouldn’t.They also say authorities should be required to provide basic health care for pregnant and postpartum immigrants they do detain, new polling from The 19th and YouGov shows.
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The U.S. is due for a reckoning when it comes to eldercare and supporting our loved ones as they age. Paid leave can help older adults receive care from those close to them, without the risk of losing their jobs or income. www.abetterbalance.org/paid-leave-i...

abetterbalance.orgPaid Leave is an Essential Protection for Older Adults and their Caregivers - A Better BalanceOur new resource highlights how policies like paid leave are essential for supporting older adults as they age, as well as for their caregivers.
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Farra from Colorado had to log onto work from the NICU as she stayed by her baby's side, recovered from an emergency c-section, AND prepared for another major surgery. NICU parents like her deserve better – job protection is critical. www.abetterbalance.org/workers-voic...

abetterbalance.orgWorkers’ Voices: I Logged Onto Work from the NICU While Recovering from an Emergency C-Section - A Better Balance"My husband and I were barely surviving during this time, and under a lot of stress, especially with him unable to take work off," writes Farra, whose daughter, Olivia, was born via emergency…
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Maternal health belongs in the conversation when we vote. Chamber of Mothers and Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies America have created a nonpartisan voter guide that helps you see what maternal health looks like in your state and make a plan to vote: votelikeamother2026.com

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September 25 (or 🎶9-2-5🎶) is Dolly Parton Day – but every day is a great day to honor Dolly's legacy of celebrating working women. Whether you're working nine to five or the graveyard shift, we're fighting for your rights and asking more of our workplace laws.

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Exciting news: Atlanta just doubled the amount of paid parental leave city government employees can take to welcome a new child! Cities across the country should follow Atlanta's lead by modeling strong, family-friendly protections for their workforces.

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“You have an infant who is struggling to eat and breathe. The last thing you want to think about is work but unfortunately you have bills to pay.” It's NICU Awareness Month, and NICU parents are still struggling without workplace protections. apnews.com/article/neon...

apnews.comTiny patients, big fight: NICU parents win leave in 2 states and push for moreParents with newborns in intensive care units have long faced a difficult but overlooked plight: Any parental leave they might have does not take into account the days or even months their newborns sp...
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Black moms aren't just leaving the workforce – they're being pushed out due to the cost of childcare, cuts to the federal workforce, and the inaccessibility of supportive policies like paid leave. www.latimes.com/business/sto...

latimes.comBlack moms are leaving the workforce in a mom-cession that hides a deeper crisisLabor force participation among Black mothers aged 25-54 with children under 5 has fallen 11.5 percentage points in just three months, dropping to its lowest level in over 30 years, according to an…
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1 in 10 babies in the U.S. is born preterm. But millions of parents whose newborns need to spend time in the NICU can still legally be fired for missing work to be present with their babies. NICU families deserve better – we're fighting for the change they need.

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Happy National Working Parents Day! We're committed to making sure parents and caregivers can be there for their kids when it matters most, without risking their jobs. Knowledge is power – learn about your rights in the workplace: www.abetterbalance.org/know-your-ri...

abetterbalance.orgKnow Your Rights - A Better BalanceKnowledge is power. You shouldn't have to choose between caring for your health and your loved ones, or your paycheck—there are laws that can help.
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Today is #NHPIWomensEqualPayDay. NHPI women working full time, year-round earn just 67 cents for every $1 paid to white, non-Hispanic men, and often work in essential, physically demanding jobs. We owe it to them to fight to close this wage gap.

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The NICU Awareness Month, parents with babies in the NICU need job security as they take the time they need to be present with their children. NICU leave is a common-sense solution for families navigating this time. www.abetterbalance.org/resources/is...

abetterbalance.orgIssue Spotlight: NICU Leave is a Common-Sense Policy that Supports Working Families and Improves the Health of NICU Parents and Babies - A Better BalanceIn the United States, approximately 10% of babies are born preterm, and these preterm babies often require specialized care in a neonatal intensive care unit
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"Having my child in the NICU is like having multiple full time jobs." NICU parents like Angelina deserve support during this difficult time. This NICU Awareness Month and always, we're fighting for their right to be present without risking their job. www.abetterbalance.org/workers-voic...

abetterbalance.orgWorkers’ Voices: My Son Has Been in the NICU for Months. Being There for Him Shouldn’t Mean Risking My Job. - A Better Balance"Having my child in the NICU is like having multiple full time jobs," writes Angelina.
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“It has shifted the culture. Now I hear all the time people saying, ‘I just walked down my hall, and there’s a lactation space.’” We spoke to @bgov.com about the PUMP Act, which made break time and space to pump breast milk ubiquitous for millions of workers. news.bgov.com/payroll/brea...

news.bgov.comBreastfeeding Workers See Early Success in PUMP Act Lawsuits (1)Breastfeeding workers are notching early wins in the first court decisions taking up a relatively new law expanding rights to pumping in the workplace.
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Breaking: Our new class action lawsuit against Amazon highlights abusive treatment of pregnant warehouse workers nationwide. Our clients are seeking justice and policy changes at the corporate giant. Read more from @usatoday.com @maddiemitch.bsky.social: www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...

usatoday.comExclusive: Amazon punished pregnant workers for taking breaks, lawsuit allegesA class action lawsuit filed against Amazon alleges the company failed to make basic workplace accommodations for thousands pregnant employees.