December Newsletter 2024
Coalition Members Plan for 2025 and Beyond!
On November 8th, California Work & Family Coalition members and partners came together in Oakland for the Annual Statewide Meeting to celebrate 2024 victories, identify short and long-term priorities, and launch the 2025 SB 951 Paid Leave Outreach and Education Campaign.
The Statewide Meeting is the highest decision-making body of the Coalition; it’s where we set our direction for the coming year and beyond. It’s also an opportunity to connect with each other in person and get the lay of the land legislatively in order to prepare for the year ahead. The convening, which occurred shortly after the election, also gave members a chance to discuss and start planning for the potential impacts of leadership changes at the federal and state levels.
CAWFC Launches SB 951 Education and Communications Campaign
We concluded our Annual Statewide Meeting by launching our SB 951 Education and Communications campaign to make sure that Californians know that Paid Family Leave and Disability Insurance benefit rates are increasing to 90% in 2025. We heard from powerful speakers including Jenya Cassidy, California Work & Family Coalition director, Sela Steiger, Staff Attorney, Legal Aid at Work, Dr. Curtis Chan, California Conference of Local Health Officers, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Committee Co-Chair, Alicia Villanueva, owner, Alicia's Tamales Los Mayas, Small Business Majority Network Member and Jana Wright, Director of Policy, Insure the Uninsured Project.
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California Work & Family Coalition, Employees Reach Voluntary Recognition of Union
California Work & Family Coalition and Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 9415 are delighted to announce the voluntary recognition of California Work & Family Coalition Workers United.
California Work & Family Coalition and California Work & Family Coalition Workers United look forward to negotiating our first contract and to continuing to advance the Coalition’s mission of securing the rights, resources, and accommodations that all Californians need to care for themselves and their families.
Big Improvements in California’s Paid Leave Laws – What You Need to Know in 2025!
Join us for a training hosted by California Work & Family Coalition in partnership with the California Coalition on Family Caregiving, Legal Aid at Work, and Small Business Majority. This webinar will cover:
Expanded Paid Sick and Safe Days
Improvements to Paid Family Leave and Disability Insurance
Job Protected Leave
We will all need leave from work to care for ourselves or loved ones. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to stay up-to-date on these laws that could impact your workplace, your family, and your community!
When: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 5 PM
Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYudO-oqDMpGtQ8vongPMzuyXnFoJNVlMwX
Protect Your Business and Your Team: Key Updates on Paid Family Leave
Join Small Business Majority and the CA Work & Family Coalition for an informative webinar to learn about recent changes to Paid Family Leave and other leave policies in California. Paid leave is a critical resource for employees and a key tool for small business owners to support workforce well-being and retention. This session will provide actionable insights into the new policies and resources available to help you navigate these changes and comply with state requirements.
Topics of discussion include:
Updates to California's Paid Sick and Safe Days, including AB 2499
Changes to Paid Family Leave, including wage replacement rates and vacation requirements
Job protection laws, including the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL)
Overview of the Paid Family Leave Small Business Grant
When: Wednesday, January 22 at 12PM
Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6qmsxw4CR7WlQPUZFjUdsA
The Coalition Welcomes New Members
We’re happy to welcome new members to the California Work & Family Coalition: Nourishing Justly, Insure the Uninsured, California Alliance for Retired Americans (CARA), Hand in Hand, and Black Women for Wellness Action Project.
California Work & Family Members vote on Coalition priorities and take part in education and policy campaigns to win and expand paid leave and family friendly workplaces.
For information on becoming a member visit our website or email us at info@workfamilyca.org.
