A survey published in last week’s Crain’s Chicago Business documents the fact that many Chicago-area working families with income close to twice the poverty level have trouble buying food and regularly go hungry. Working hard all day does not get them what they need, especially with the escalating costs of gas, utilities, and rent. (more…)
By Michaella Furman, Special Projects Coordinator, Women’s Law and Policy Project
In today’s economy, people are increasingly wary about job protection and retention. Unemployment is on the rise and at nearly a three-year high. Last month was the third consecutive month that U.S. employers slashed jobs. With a net loss of 80,000 jobs in March, this has been the longest period of decline since 2003. Working families need additional protection to ensure that they keep their jobs and be financially stable when they have a medical emergency or family situation that warrants leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
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By John Bouman, President