Democratic radio: Democrats promote expanding Family Medical Leave |
Commentary |
Written by Wisconsin Senate, Bridget Esser |
Thursday, 19 October 2017 09:40 |
Sen. Janis Ringhand talks about Senate Bill 215, to expand and improve our current Family Medical Leave Law and create a Family Medical Leave Insurance Program. MADISON, WI – Senator Janis Ringhand (D-Evansville) offered the weekly Democratic radio address today. The audio file of this week’s address can be found HERE. A written transcript of the address is below: “Hello, this is Senator Janis Ringhand with this week’s Democratic radio address. “Senate Democrats are committed to supporting ideas and policies that increase the economic well-being of all Wisconsin families. “Democrats have authored a plan, Senate Bill 215, to expand and improve our current Family Medical Leave Law and create a Family Medical Leave Insurance Program. “Expanding our Family Medical Leave Law to allow employees to take time off time to care for not only themselves, a spouse, child, parent, domestic partner, in-law but also grandparents, grandchildren, and siblings makes sense and reflects the make-up of modern day families. “Our bill allows workers to take up 12 weeks off if they become seriously ill or need to care for a sick family member without facing the threat of losing their job. “Furthermore, Senate Bill 215 creates a Family Medical Leave Insurance Fund so employees can set aside money to use when they are forced to take time off because of a serious illness or to take care of a loved one. “Not enough workers have access to paid Family and Medical Leave through their employer. Senate Bill 215 creates a new benefit for workers in every part of Wisconsin by enabling them to care for their families and keep their jobs in the event of a medical emergency. “Creating a Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program will save businesses money and provide economic security for workers. This common sense solution does the right thing for Wisconsin businesses, workers and families.” |