John, it's Kirsten again. Apologies for the email on Father's Day, but I wanted to make sure that you saw my message about the FAMILY Act. (And what better way to celebrate the dads in our lives than by talking about paid family leave?).

This legislation would be groundbreaking. By establishing a national paid family leave program, we would give every single American the freedom to care for their loved ones, heal from illnesses and recover after childbirth — without the fear of losing a paycheck or even being fired. And it'll do all that while also boosting our economy.

Paid family leave just makes sense — and it's hugely popular with Democrats and Republicans alike. In fact, four in five Americans support the FAMILY Act, according to a new Navigator Poll. But I need your help to get this done in Congress.

So please, will you sign on to my petition before midnight tonight to show your support for paid family leave? I'm counting on another 239 signatures tonight to prove voters are on board, so I'd be so grateful if you added yours.

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Thank you so much,

Kirsten

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From: K. Gillibrand
Date: Fri, Jun 09, 2023
Subject: I was lucky

John, I gave birth to my second son, Henry, after putting in a 13-hour day on the floor of the House. 

I was proud to work right up until the day I gave birth, but in the months after Henry was born, 13-hour days simply weren't possible. I needed time at home to recover and care for my newborn son. Luckily, as a congresswoman at the time, I had a job that allowed me to take the time I needed to care for myself and my family.

But the fact is, millions of Americans don't have the basic protection of paid leave. Instead, they're forced to make impossible decisions. No working American should have to choose between a paycheck and caring for a loved one, between their job security and taking the time to recover from a serious illness.

We're the only industrialized nation in the world that fails to provide paid family leave. It's far past time that changes.

That's why, ten years ago, I first introduced a bill to create guaranteed paid leave for every single American. Over the years, I've introduced this bill again and again, working hard to build coalitions and fight for progress.

Just a few weeks ago, I raised this issue again. And to enact real change, I need grassroots Americans like you to stand with me. Please, will you add your name to my petition before midnight tonight to show your support for paid family leave?

SIGN ON NOW

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It's impossible to overstate just how truly transformative this legislation would be for working American families.

We need a comprehensive national paid leave program, providing workers with ample support for family or medical leave. Parents shouldn't have to decide between their paycheck and staying home with their sick child. Workers deserve job security, even if they need to take time off for themselves or care for a loved one. 

But that's not all: Studies have shown over and over that paid family leave would actually benefit our economy, making life better for all of us.

Paid leave should be a national priority. And I won't stop fighting until it becomes a reality. Please, will you join me by adding your name to my petition before midnight tonight? I'm counting on 5,000 engaged Democrats to sign on, so your support here would mean so much.

SIGN ON NOW

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With gratitude and love,

Kirsten



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