Friend, America is the only industrialized nation in the world that fails to provide paid family leave for working families. As a mom, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand knows it's far past time for that to change — and she's leading the fight to do it.

Today, 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.

That's why, 10 years ago, Kirsten first introduced a bill to create guaranteed paid leave for every single American. And she'll keep on fighting for this legislation until she gets the job done.

Kirsten has introduced the FAMILY Act again — and she's counting on grassroots Americans like you to stand with her. Please, will you add your name to Kirsten's petition before midnight tonight to show your support for paid family leave?

Kirsten knows that 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 Kirsten won't rest until it becomes a reality. Please, will you join me by adding your name to her petition before midnight tonight? She's counting on 5,000 engaged Democrats to sign on, so act now to stand with her!