WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following press release:
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced legislation to guarantee paid sick leave for workers across the country. The bill, cosponsored by Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and 28 Senate Democratic colleagues, would ensure workers can take time off to care for their health and their families without risking their jobs or pay.
"No one should have to choose between a paycheck and caring for a loved one or themselves. Yet, as the cost of groceries, gas, and housing continues to skyrocket, hardworking Americans are still forced into that impossible position every day," said Senator Gillibrand. "Paid sick leave is a fundamental right and a commonsense prote...