This past Monday, Working Families United for New Jersey, Inc. kicked off a statewide grassroots campaign in support of a New Jersey earned sick days, and by week’s end the press has certainly picked up on the message. In addition to the coverage we received throughout the week, our coalition was invited to appear on News 12 New Jersey’s “Power & Politics” program to discuss what an earned sick days policy would mean to our state.

The segment, featuring host Luke Margolis and WFUNJ Executive Director Edward Correa will air this weekend at the following times, so be sure to tune in.

There is little debate among the public that workers should have the right to earn paid sick time to use in the case that they or a loved one becomes ill. In fact, 83% of New Jerseyans from across the political spectrum approve of this type of law. Not only would this policy respect the personal lives, health, and over-stretched finances of workers, but it also makes sense from a public health and business point of view by reducing the spread of illness, increasing worker productivity, and boosting employee morale.

Despite the benefits of earned sick days to employees, businesses, and the community, an astounding 1.2 million workers in New Jersey still lack this simple freedom. Therefore, getting the message to support earned sick days to the public and our elected officials is a must. If you would like to learn more, please visit the earned sick days page on our website, or click here if you would like to take action now.