PFAW Member,
As Congress continues developing ways to provide aid to the country during the coronavirus pandemic, there is one glaring omission in the recent laws they have passed: universal paid sick leave.
One of the most important parts of our global community’s coronavirus response is to minimize human interaction until the number of infectious cases decreases substantially. This means that millions of people across the United States must halt going in to work the second they feel any symptoms or if they are living with or caring for someone who has COVID-19; and while some people can telework, many more cannot, especially low wage and domestic workers.
Low wage and domestic workers are on the frontlines of providing necessary resources and care to communities across the country – and thus have a heightened risk of contracting the coronavirus. How can workers be expected to self-quarantine for the mandated 14 days if they are not guaranteed paid sick leave?
That’s why we need to make sure the government protects everyone who currently is not guaranteed paid sick leave by mandating that it be provided by their employer.
Add your name to ensure that all workers have paid sick leave during coronavirus. >>
Last week, Congress passed a $2 trillion bipartisan emergency relief package, and while a good initial first step, it falls short of providing the complete coverage that many people need – right now.
The right to health and safety during a crisis should not be the purview of only a few – it should widely available for all. We’re going to keep at it until Congress makes that happen.
Our nation’s workers deserve better.
Stay safe and healthy,
- Sarah, Digital Campaigns Associate
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