April 29, 2008 5:39 PM

Californians: Join Stand For Children in Sacramento to Lobby for Paid Sick Days

Too many Californians face a nasty choice when they get sick: go to work or stay home and lose a day's pay -- or their job. That's because nearly 6 million workers in the state get no sick leave from their employers. The California legislature is considering historic legislation (AB 1276) to be the first state in the United States to ensure that workers get the day off when they need to take care of themselves or an ill family members.

Workers from all over California need your help. If you are a CREDO customer you can order a letter to go to your Assemblymember on this issue in your May bill. If you have some time to meet with your legislator next week, I urge you to join Stand For Children's Lobby Day on May 7. There will be a rally on the north side of the Capitol (L Street Side). For more information, contact Brenda at Brenda@working-families.org or at 510-643-7088.