I wanted to share with everyone an op-ed I wrote on behalf of our coalition that appeared in today’s Star-Ledger, stressing the importance of passing a statewide paid sick leave law. Just as raising the minimum wage brought benefits to our entire community, the same goes for this law, which would allow employees to earn paid time-off to use when they or a child get sick.

I encourage you to read this op-ed and share it with your friends and family. By educating ourselves about the benefits of earned sick leave, we will ensure that we make this policy a reality for all New Jersey families.