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Subject: Mass legislators need a nudge Your message to friends:

Dear Friend,

As moms we are expert nudgers. Often times a good nudge is all it takes to get my daughter moving in the right direction and doing what she knows she needs to do.

Right now, our Massachusetts legislators need a nudge in the right direction. They have until February 4 - that’s this Friday! - to sign on to co-sponsor the paid sick days bill. Last year there were 95 co-sponsors. This year we want at least 100 legislators to co-sponsor the bill. The more co-sponsors the bill has, the better chance it has of passing this year.

Nudge your legislators now. Tell them: Don’t forget to sign on to co-sponsor the paid sick days bill! http://action.momsrising.org/letter/MA_PSD_2_2_2011/?source=taf

What would the paid sick days bill do?

"An Act Establishing Paid Sick Days," would ensure that all Massachusetts employees could earn a minimum of seven paid sick days annually to take care of their own health needs and those of family members. Sick days can also be used by victims of domestic violence for their medical, psychological and legal needs. Senator Pat Jehlen (D 2nd Middlesex) and Representative Kay Khan (D 11th Middlesex) are the lead sponsors of the legislation.

Why are paid sick days so critical?

We all know how fast the flu can travel through a workplace, school, or child care center, yet 1.4 million MA employees (that is almost half the state!) are not allowed by their employers to earn paid sick days. That means they have an impossible choice between going to work sick, and losing a day’s pay (and possibly their jobs) if they stay home sick or with sick kids. This is a big problem – when sick folks aren’t able to stay home, it puts everyone’s health at risk – coworkers, restaurant patrons, school kids, and, well, everyone.

Nudge your legislator now and remind them that 1.4 million families across Massachusetts are counting on them to co-sponsor and support the paid sick days bill. http://action.momsrising.org/letter/MA_PSD_2_2_2011/?source=taf

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Give MA legislators a nudge and remind them to co-sponsor and support the paid sick days bill!

2011

Massachusetts legislators need a nudge in the right direction. They have until February 4- that’s this Friday! - to sign on to co-sponsor the paid sick days bill. Last year there were 95 co-sponsors. This year we want at least 100 legislators to co-sponsor the bill. The more co-sponsors the bill has the better the chances are that it will pass.

Nudge your legislators now. Tell them: Don’t forget to sign on to co-sponsor the paid sick days bill!

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Dear Legislator,

As your constituent and a member of MomsRising, I’m writing to urge you to co-sponsor and support the paid sick days bill this session.

"An Act Establishing Paid Sick Days," would ensure that all Massachusetts employees could earn a minimum of seven paid sick days annually to take care of their own health needs and those of family members. Sick days can also be used by victims of domestic violence for their medical, psychological and legal needs. Senator Pat Jehlen (D 2nd Middlesex) and Representative Kay Khan (D 11th Middlesex) are the lead sponsors of the legislation.

We all know how fast the flu can travel through a workplace, school, or child care center, yet 1.4 million MA employees (that is almost half the state!) are not allowed by their employers to earn paid sick days. That means they have an impossible choice between going to work sick, and losing a day’s pay (and possibly their jobs) if they stay home sick or with sick kids. This is a big problem – when sick folks aren’t able to stay home, it puts everyone’s health at risk – coworkers, restaurant patrons, school kids, and, well, everyone.

No one should have to choose between losing a day’s pay, and possibly their job, or staying home sick or with a sick family member.  Please co-sponsor and support the paid sick days bill this session.

Thank you,

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Give MA legislators a nudge and remind them to co-sponsor and support the paid sick days bill!