Establishing Paid Sick Days (HB 1803/ SB 1073)

Almost half of Massachusetts workers lack a single guraranteed paid sick day. That's nearly 1.5 million workers who risk losing pay or their job if they need to take a sick day. That's not right and it isn't fair. This month, the Massachusetts Paid Sick Leave Coalition delivered hundreds of messages to our state legislators urging them to do something about this situation by supporting An Act Establishing Paid Sick Days (HB 1803/SB 1073). The bill would ensure that all Massachusetts workers can earn a minimum of seven paid sick days a year to take care of their own health needs and those of family members. All Massachusetts workers should be able to take the time to recover from an illness or injury or care for sick or injured children, without risking their pay or their jobs. The legislature should pass and the Governor should sign An Act Establishing Paid Sick Days as quickly as possible.
Howard McGowan
349 Pleasant Street
A2 #3
Malden, MA 02148