The U.S. is one of only two countries in the world that fail to guarantee any paid leave. Ellen Bravo describes the resulting harm to children, families, seniors and the economy as she highlights common sense policy solutions and the movement to win them. Sharing the voices of workers and business leaders. Bravo describes the intended consequences that paid leave has on everything from reducing poverty to boosting public health.

Ellen Bravo directs Family Values @ Work, a network of coalitions in 24 states working for policies such as paid sick days and family and medical leave insurance. Before helping start FV@W, Bravo was the director of 9to5.

Although the event is free, pre-registration is required for Program Number: 8300-9697.