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Why Paid Family Leave Might Finally Happen
Why Paid Family Leave Might Finally Happen
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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Sep 1, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
The United States is the only rich industrialized nation without a universal paid family leave policy. But as child and home care costs balloon, and the pandemic continues to leave families in precarious work situations, many caretakers have hit a wall. Congress might finally be ready to do something about it.
Guest: Chabeli Carrazana, economy reporter for the 19th.
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Guest: Chabeli Carrazana, economy reporter for the 19th.
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Released:
Sep 1, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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