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Advancing justice in the workplace for women, caregivers, and people with health needs of their own. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act ✔️ Paid family and medical leave in 14 states ✔️ Paid sick time in 19 states ✔️ abetterbalance.org | 1-833-NEED-ABB

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Farra from Colorado had to log onto work from the NICU as she stayed by her baby's side, recovered from an emergency c-section, AND prepared for another major surgery. NICU parents like her deserve better – job protection is critical. www.abetterbalance.org/workers-voic...
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Workers’ Voices: I Logged Onto Work from the NICU While Recovering from an Emergency C-Section - A Better Balance
"My husband and I were barely surviving during this time, and under a lot of stress, especially with him unable to take work off," writes Farra, whose daughter, Olivia, was born via emergency…
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 29/09/2026
Maternal health belongs in the conversation when we vote. Chamber of Mothers and Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies America have created a nonpartisan voter guide that helps you see what maternal health looks like in your state and make a plan to vote: votelikeamother2026.com
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Women's Law Project @womenslawproject.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
A clear majority of the 1400+ submitted comments support Allegheny County's paid leave proposal. www.publicsource.org/allegheny-co...
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1,400 paid parental leave comments show support, deep split, room for change
Pittsburgh's Public Source read 1,400 comments on Allegheny's parental leave plan, finding broad support, division over small business costs.
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 28/09/2026
Municipalities seeking to model family-friendly policies for their workforces should follow Atlanta's example – the city just doubled its paid parental leave policy for city government employees who welcome new children. hoodline.com/2026/09/atla...
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Atlanta Approves 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave for City Workers
Atlanta city workers just got 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, unanimously approved by the City Council.
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 25/09/2026
Take Me Home, a powerful new film about caregiving, is now screening in NYC. Don't miss the chance to watch and hear important discussions around care and family: www.ifccenter.com/films/take-m...
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 25/09/2026
September 25 (or 🎶9-2-5🎶) is Dolly Parton Day – but every day is a great day to honor Dolly's legacy of celebrating working women. Whether you're working nine to five or the graveyard shift, we're fighting for your rights and asking more of our workplace laws.
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 24/09/2026
Depending on where you live, you might have the legal right to take a paid sick day when you're under the weather. Our interactive map breaks down state and local protections: www.abetterbalance.org/resources/ma...
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 23/09/2026
Exciting news: Atlanta just doubled the amount of paid parental leave city government employees can take to welcome a new child! Cities across the country should follow Atlanta's lead by modeling strong, family-friendly protections for their workforces.
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 23/09/2026
“You have an infant who is struggling to eat and breathe. The last thing you want to think about is work but unfortunately you have bills to pay.” It's NICU Awareness Month, and NICU parents are still struggling without workplace protections. apnews.com/article/neon...
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Tiny patients, big fight: NICU parents win leave in 2 states and push for more
Parents with newborns in intensive care units have long faced a difficult but overlooked plight: Any parental leave they might have does not take into account the days or even months their newborns sp...
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 22/09/2026
Black moms aren't just leaving the workforce – they're being pushed out due to the cost of childcare, cuts to the federal workforce, and the inaccessibility of supportive policies like paid leave. www.latimes.com/business/sto...
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Black moms are leaving the workforce in a mom-cession that hides a deeper crisis
Labor force participation among Black mothers aged 25-54 with children under 5 has fallen 11.5 percentage points in just three months, dropping to its lowest level in over 30 years, according to an…
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 21/09/2026
“It’s the sandwich generation, plus a bag of chips on the side—the siblings." We spoke to PROVOKED Magazine about why paid leave policies that cover caregiving for siblings are so important. provokedmagazine.com/the-big-sist...
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The Big Sisters Are Tired
FMLA leaves out siblings, so sibling caregiving falls through the cracks. Which states fill the gap, and how.
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 18/09/2026
1 in 10 babies in the U.S. is born preterm. But millions of parents whose newborns need to spend time in the NICU can still legally be fired for missing work to be present with their babies. NICU families deserve better – we're fighting for the change they need.
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 17/09/2026
Pregnant and postpartum workers: you have rights. We spoke to @apnews.com about the federal laws that can help you stay healthy and on the job. apnews.com/article/preg...
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 17/09/2026
“Denying a pregnant worker a stool, a lighter workload, or a bathroom break is a violation of federal law — it’s that simple." We're suing Amazon, because no mom-to-be should be forced to choose between her job and staying safe while pregnant. apnews.com/article/amaz...
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https://apnews.com/article/amazon-pregnant-workers-fairness-act-accommodations-eeoc-afcb9a2cc49d563d5fd5f6cc85b0bf3a
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 16/09/2026
Happy National Working Parents Day! We're committed to making sure parents and caregivers can be there for their kids when it matters most, without risking their jobs. Knowledge is power – learn about your rights in the workplace: www.abetterbalance.org/know-your-ri...
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Know Your Rights - A Better Balance
Knowledge is power. You shouldn't have to choose between caring for your health and your loved ones, or your paycheck—there are laws that can help.
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 16/09/2026
Expanding parental leave would be great for Atlanta city employees. We hope to see the city council approve this proposal, which would give primary and secondary caregivers 12 weeks to welcome a new baby. www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/09/10/a...
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Atlanta considers expanding paid parental leave for city employees
The city council could increase leave to 12 weeks for primary and secondary caregivers.
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 15/09/2026
Today is #NHPIWomensEqualPayDay. NHPI women working full time, year-round earn just 67 cents for every $1 paid to white, non-Hispanic men, and often work in essential, physically demanding jobs. We owe it to them to fight to close this wage gap.
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 15/09/2026
The NICU Awareness Month, parents with babies in the NICU need job security as they take the time they need to be present with their children. NICU leave is a common-sense solution for families navigating this time. www.abetterbalance.org/resources/is...
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Issue Spotlight: NICU Leave is a Common-Sense Policy that Supports Working Families and Improves the Health of NICU Parents and Babies - A Better Balance
In the United States, approximately 10% of babies are born preterm, and these preterm babies often require specialized care in a neonatal intensive care unit
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 14/09/2026
One interesting finding from @oxfamamerica.bsky.social's Best States to Work Index? Virginia jumped up several places this year after passing statewide rights to paid sick time and paid family & medical leave! www.oxfamamerica.org/statemap2026
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The Best States to Work in the US 2026
Oxfam's Best States to Work index reveals where working families have opportunities to thrive. Where does your state rank?
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 11/09/2026
No company is too big to follow the law. We're fighting to hold Amazon accountable for its treatment of pregnant warehouse employees. www.jezebel.com/another-year...
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 10/09/2026
"Having my child in the NICU is like having multiple full time jobs." NICU parents like Angelina deserve support during this difficult time. This NICU Awareness Month and always, we're fighting for their right to be present without risking their job. www.abetterbalance.org/workers-voic...
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Workers’ Voices: My Son Has Been in the NICU for Months. Being There for Him Shouldn’t Mean Risking My Job. - A Better Balance
"Having my child in the NICU is like having multiple full time jobs," writes Angelina.
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 09/09/2026
“It has shifted the culture. Now I hear all the time people saying, ‘I just walked down my hall, and there’s a lactation space.’” We spoke to @bgov.com about the PUMP Act, which made break time and space to pump breast milk ubiquitous for millions of workers. news.bgov.com/payroll/brea...
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Breastfeeding Workers See Early Success in PUMP Act Lawsuits (1)
Breastfeeding workers are notching early wins in the first court decisions taking up a relatively new law expanding rights to pumping in the workplace.
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 08/09/2026
Breaking: Our new class action lawsuit against Amazon highlights abusive treatment of pregnant warehouse workers nationwide. Our clients are seeking justice and policy changes at the corporate giant. Read more from @usatoday.com @maddiemitch.bsky.social: www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...
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Exclusive: Amazon punished pregnant workers for taking breaks, lawsuit alleges
A class action lawsuit filed against Amazon alleges the company failed to make basic workplace accommodations for thousands pregnant employees.
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 08/09/2026
The war on women is happening in warehouses nationwide, as large corporations deny pregnant low-wage workers the ability to stay on the job, and laws that hold them accountable like the PWFA are under attack. New op-ed by @inimai.bsky.social in @thehill.com: thehill.com/opinion/civi...
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The war on women is happening in a warehouse, not in the statehouse
Policy decisions that deeply affect millions of working women will be finalized this November.
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 07/09/2026
Happy Labor Day from A Better Balance! We won't stop fighting for the supportive, healthy, and equitable workplaces that workers and families deserve.
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 04/09/2026
We are devastated by the loss of Gloria Steinem, a tireless advocate for women. Our country is a more equitable place because of her voice and leadership, and we have an obligation to continue building upon her life's work and defending women's hard-won rights.
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 04/09/2026
Back-to-school season is exciting, but it can also be challenging for working parents who can't take paid leave or paid sick time when illness or emergencies strike. Numerous states have passed these policies, and we're fighting to extend these rights to ALL parents.
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 03/09/2026
"Our time to build a strong family foundation was spent just trying to survive emotionally – and I know we’re not alone among parents of NICU babies." This NICU Awareness Month, we must listen to the voices and needs of NICU parents like Rebeca. www.abetterbalance.org/workers-voic...
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Workers’ Voices: I’m a NICU Mom and Postpartum Nurse – Every Day, Families Like Mine Face Impossible Choices - A Better Balance
"I am reminded of the lack of support our country offers NICU families every time I look back on my first year of motherhood, as well as every time I care for another NICU parent as their postpartum…
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 02/09/2026
69% of state bills targeting local LGBTQ+ rights we've seen introduced in recent years specifically target queer and transgender youth. Our analysis with the Local Solutions Support Center and Equality Federation analyzes this disturbing trend: www.abetterbalance.org/new-report-s...
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New Report: States are Waging and Unprecedented – and Growing – Assault on LGBTQ+ Rights - A Better Balance
More than 200 bills in 48 states reveal a coordinated strategy to strip local governments of the power to protect their LGBTQ+ residents, according to our new report with the Local Solutions Support…
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 01/09/2026
September is NICU Awareness Month. Families with babies in the NICU face unique challenges during this stressful time. We're fighting to ensure they don't have to worry about losing their jobs and health insurance when it matters most. Learn more: www.abetterbalance.org/leave-for-ni...
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Parents of Babies in the NICU Deserve Stronger Workplace Protections - A Better Balance
For parents of babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), being present during this difficult and stressful time should be their number one priority –
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 31/08/2026
Pregnant state employees in Texas are being denied accommodations. “It could get to a point where it’s the life of my baby on the line, with having to choose between either keeping my job or going to the doctor," writes one anonymous mom-to-be. www.abetterbalance.org/workers-voic...
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Workers’ Voices: I Lost My Rights Because of Texas’s Attacks on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - A Better Balance
"It feels like we’re almost in the old days where women don't have rights," writes Amy*, an anonymous Texas state employee who can't access the support she needs at work under the Pregnant Workers…
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 28/08/2026
"If child care can be placed in its proper role as a pillar of family policy and a pillar of a healthy American society, far more households—both those with and without young children—can begin to thrive." www.damemagazine.com/2026/08/19/f...
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America’s Child Care Crisis Was a Political Choice
For decades, America treated child care as a private family problem. Now states are showing what happens when government treats care as a public good.
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Local Solutions Support Center @thelssc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Trans and nonbinary people have been the primary target of anti-LGBTQ+ abusive preemption bills in recent years – especially youth in schools around bathroom access, pronouns, & school sports. Read our report w/ @abetterbalance.org & @equalityfed.bsky.social: www.supportdemocracy.org/LGBTQ2026
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 27/08/2026
Pregnant state employees in Texas can't access the accommodations they need under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act due to attacks on the law. As a result, women like Amy* are senselessly being forced to risk their health to keep their jobs. www.abetterbalance.org/workers-voic...
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Workers’ Voices: I lost my right to pregnancy accommodations because of Texas’s attacks on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - A Better Balance
"It feels like we’re almost in the old days where women don't have rights," writes Amy*, an anonymous Texas state employee who can't access the support she needs at work under the Pregnant Workers…
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Local Solutions Support Center @thelssc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Iowa attacked nondiscrimination protections by removing gender identity as a protected class from state law & barring localities from discrimination protections for those not in a protected class. Read our report w/ @abetterbalance.org & @equalityfed.bsky.social www.supportdemocracy.org/LGBTQ2026
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 26/08/2026
15 states have their own paid family and medical leave programs. Visit our map and learn about your rights to take time off work to care for yourself and your loved ones: www.abetterbalance.org/resources/pa...
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Overview of Paid Family & Medical Leave Laws in the United States - A Better Balance
Momentum for paid family and medical leave at the state level continues to build. With our help, numerous states have passed into law programs that provide
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 25/08/2026
"Sudden school closures can force mothers to scramble for emergency child care, and when that is unavailable, they are forced to cut their hours, miss shifts, or try to balance work responsibilities at home while providing care."
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Moms are scrambling as extreme weather closes schools and summer camps, exposing a climate subsidy hiding in plain sight: Unpaid care work
"While every family is different, mothers are disproportionately the default parent, meaning climate disruptions can add to the mental load, logistical challenges, and economic pressures many women…
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 24/08/2026
Disabled women lose up to $24,000 per year due to the wage gap they face – and the number is even higher for disabled women of color, new @npwf.bsky.social analysis reveals. nationalpartnership.org/report/disab...
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Disabled Women and the Wage Gap | National Partnership for Women & Families
Disabled women are doing more with less: they are typically paid 56 cents for every dollar paid to nondisabled men.
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 21/08/2026
When parents have babies in the NICU, it's common sense to make sure they can take the time they need to be present, without risking their jobs. Dedicated NICU leave can be a lifeline during this time. Learn more: www.abetterbalance.org/resources/ni...
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Issue Overview: NICU Leave is a Common-Sense Policy that Supports Working Families and Improves the Health of NICU Parents and Babies - A Better Balance
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 20/08/2026
A new study shows that caregivers face an increased risk of depression, anxiety and other mental health problems. Protections like paid leave can help by easing carers' financial stress and helping them continue this vital work, without sacrificing income. www.usnews.com/news/health-...
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https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-08-20/too-much-caregiving-can-harm-mental-health-study-finds
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 19/08/2026
Parents with babies in the NICU have unique lactation needs, and access to job-protected leave can help them be present and establish breastfeeding without risking their jobs. This National Breastfeeding Month, we can't leave NICU parents behind. www.abetterbalance.org/nicu-parents...
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NICU Parents Have Unique Lactation Needs – Expanded FMLA Leave Can Help - A Better Balance
In this Q&A, Naomi Bromberg Bar-Yam, PhD discusses how more supportive workplaces can help NICU parents manage their lactation needs and establish breastfeeding.
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 18/08/2026
In states across the country, LGBTQ+ rights are under attack. Our new report with with @thelssc.bsky.social and @equalityfed.bsky.social analyzes trends in states' attempts to block local progress on equity and inclusion: www.abetterbalance.org/new-report-s...
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New Report: States are Waging and Unprecedented – and Growing – Assault on LGBTQ+ Rights - A Better Balance
More than 200 bills in 48 states reveal a coordinated strategy to strip local governments of the power to protect their LGBTQ+ residents, according to our new report with the Local Solutions Support…
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 17/08/2026
63 million Americans are family caregivers. Without a national right to paid leave – a fundamental protection in most of the world – too many struggle to balance their care needs with working and providing for their loved ones. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
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A mother has spent years caring for her special-needs child. The toll quietly grew.
As a teenager, she was an Oakland Raiders cheerleader. Now, like millions of Americans, she spends her days as a caregiver.
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 14/08/2026
New survey data finds that in battleground districts and nationwide, the majority of both Republicans and Democrats support paid leave. Investing in families is just common sense – our leaders should take note. vop.org/battleground...
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battlegrounds-aggregate – Voice of the People
For Release: August 13, 2026; 9:00 AM Eastern
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 13/08/2026
Fighting for a future where workers can care for themselves and their loved ones is a key part of an equal and democratic society. Thank you to the Ford Foundation for supporting and highlighting this critical work. www.fordfoundation.org/news-and-sto...
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A Better Balance: Supporting Democracy By Promoting Workplace and Caregiving Rights - Ford Foundation
Learn how A Better Balance partners with workers to simplify complex leave laws, enforce their workplace rights, and strengthen economic security.
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 12/08/2026
Happy International Youth Day! We can help young people lay a strong economic foundation and thrive by fighting for policies that support their needs on the job. Learn more about how we're fighting for the workplaces of tomorrow: www.abetterbalance.org/as-the-emerg...
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As the Emerging Workforce Grows, We Can’t Leave Young Workers Behind - A Better Balance
Our updated resources highlight the supports the emerging workforce needs in order to thrive.
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 11/08/2026
Did you know that August is National Breastfeeding Month? Nobody should have to choose between feeding their baby and keeping their job. Protections like the PUMP Act are essential for breastfeeding parents in the workplace.
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 10/08/2026
From drag bans to restrictions on trans youth in sports, we've seen a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation at the state level in the last few years. Our new report with @thelssc.bsky.social and @equalityfed.bsky.social tracks and analyzes this disturbing trend: www.abetterbalance.org/resources/st...
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REPORT: How States Undermine Local Leadership and Innovation on LGBTQ+ Equality - A Better Balance
Co-authored with Equality Federation and the Local Solutions Support Center
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Local Solutions Support Center @thelssc.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Pride flags. Drag. Trans youth in school sports. State lawmakers are increasingly using abusive preemption laws to target LGBTQ+ rights, visibility & daily life 🏳️‍🌈 Learn more in a white paper from @thelssc.bsky.social @abetterbalance.org & @equalityfed.bsky.social: www.supportdemocracy.org/LGBTQ2026
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A Better Balance @abetterbalance.org · 07/08/2026
August is National Breastfeeding Month! Here's what parents should know about their rights to pump in the workplace: www.abetterbalance.org/resources/pu...
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The PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act: What You Should Know - A Better Balance
The PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act (“PUMP Act”) is a new law that makes several important changes to the Break Time for Nursing Mothers law, which has required
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