Join our virtual advocacy day and advocate for SB 1149! www.workfamilyca.org/advocacy-day...

This bill is cosponsored by AARP California, California Coalition on Family Caregiving, California Employment Lawyers Association, California Work & Family Coalition, Californians for Safety and Justice, Equal Rights Advocates, Equality California and Our Family Coalition.

“We have one of the largest LGBTQ+ population of any state and it’s important that our policies are evolving to fully reflect the reality of our families.” Alice Kessler from @eqca on the importance of updating bereavement leave laws to include chosen family.

“Caregiving relationships often span years or even decades and that bond deserves to be recognized with time to grieve.” Jenna Shankman, CA Coalition on Family Caregiving

Bereavement Leave for Chosen or Extended Family, SB 1149 (Durazo), passes out of the Senate Labor Committee 5-0 with bipartisan support. Thank you Coalition members and allies for showing up in numbers to support today!

Last year, more Californians used paid family leave than ever before In 2025, the state increased payments for people who took time off to care for a child or a family member.

More Californians filed claims for paid family leave last year than ever before. Strong paid leave programs are a boon for families and employers, and it's great to see more workers exercising their rights! @workfamilyca.bsky.social laist.com/news/educati...

Californians are using paid family leave at record levels In 2025, the state increased payments for people who took time off to care for a child or a family member.

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With paid leave now providing 70-90% wage replacement, more workers in California are using the program.“Sixty percent of their income wasn't enough to pay their bills, and so many people are living on the edge in this state especially,” Jenya Cassidy, CAWFC. Read more from Elly Yu in @laist.com

blue text - We are proud to launch our 2026 Stronger California Agenda for gender, racial, and economic justice! This year’s Stronger California Agenda will: Strengthen workers’ rights and access to justice by ending forced arbitration in cases of sexual harassment and assault Increase transparency and accountability in automated decision systems to reduce discrimination Protect immigrant workers from coercion and workplace retaliation Expand privacy protections to prevent harassment, doxxing, and threats

🚨 We’re proud to launch our 2026 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚
From fair pay to reproductive health care access and safety net supports, we're fighting for a future where everyone can thrive. #StrongerCA

✔️ Ending forced arbitration
✔️ Providing guardrails on AI
✔️ Expanding child care access

Among Americans who provide care to an adult 65 or older, more than 23% provide care for a friend, neighbor, or other unrelated person. Our bereavement leave laws should reflect the reality of caregivers.

Follow us for updates about how you can support this bill!

California caregiving laws recognize chosen and extended family relationships. It’s time for bereavement leave to do the same. SB 1149, introduced today by Senator María Elena Durazo would allow workers to take bereavement leave to grieve for a chosen or extended family member.

Health Care Advocates Respond to Governor Newsom’s 2026-2027 Budget Proposal Governor’s budget continues to put immigrant communities, Covered California enrollees, and the whole health system at risk by delaying action.CA lawmakers must act now to prevent coverage losses and ...

The @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social's #CAbudget announced today—even with a lower forecasted deficit—continues to put immigrant communities and the whole health system at risk by delaying action on looming budget shortfalls created by the Trump Administration's H.R. 1.

The California Work & Family Coalition's Statement on Governor Newsom's 2026-2027 proposed budget.

Also available to read on our blog:
www.workfamilyca.org/blog/2026-bu...

Resource Hub — California Work & Family Coalition Resource Hub for Paid Leave, Paid Family Leave, job protection rights, and paid sick days for parents, caregivers, and employees (workers).

Learn more at:
www.workfamilyca.org/resources

New Year, Same Paid Family Leave. #PFL and State Disability Insurance provide paid time off from work to bond with a new child, care for a seriously ill family member, or recover from your own illness. Eligible workers can receive 70%-90% of their regular income while on leave.

Great News! #SB590 passed the California State Assembly with bipartisan support! It‘s time to make our paid family leave program more inclusive.

Call your lawmakers and let them know that you support Paid Family Leave for Chosen and Extended Family. Take Action: workfamilyca.org/chosenfamily

Happy Grandparents' Day! Did you know Paid Family Leave can be used to care for your grandparents or grandchildren?

Eligible workers can receive 90% of their regular wages for caregiving leave.

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We’re excited to share that #SB590 (Durazo): Paid Family Leave for Chosen and #SB578 (Smallwood-Cuevas): California Workplace Outreach Program (CWOP) both passed out of the Assembly Appropriations last Friday and now head to the Assembly Floor!

In Clear Terms with AARP California™ At AARP California, we are so much more than our membership card and ‘In Clear Terms’ is all about informing you about the great things that we do for Californians of all ages. This podcast will cover...

for aging parents, spouses, or even grandchildren.

Let’s build a system that allows people to care and return to work—without financial strain.

Watch the full episode to learn more: lnk.to/in-clear-terms (2/2)

When a loved one needs care, you shouldn’t have to choose between showing up for them and keeping your income.

In this #InClearTerms conversation with Dr. Thyonne Gordon, I share why paid family leave is especially critical for adults over 50—many of whom are caregiving (1/2)

CA’s Rep. Young Kim voted to take #healthcare from more than 35,000 people who rely on #Medicaid & the ACA.
📲If you live in Anaheim Hills, Mission Viejo, or anywhere in her district, CALL to demand she #sayNO to the #BigUglyBill.
➡️https://tinyurl.com/VoteNoOnBUB

CA’s Rep. Ken Calvert voted to take #healthcare from 26,000 people in his district who rely on #Medicaid & the ACA.

📲If you live in Corona, Palm Desert, or anywhere in his district, CALL to demand he #sayNO to the #BigUglyBill.

➡️https://tinyurl.com/VoteNoOnBUB

CA’s Rep. David Valadao voted to take SNAP/EBT food support from 205K people in the Central Valley to give tax cuts to billionaires.

If you live in Bakersfield, Hanford, Delano, or anywhere in his district, CALL to demand he #sayNO to the #BigUglyBill.

tinyurl.com/VoteNoOnBUB

📢We demand Congress #SayNO to this #BigUglyBill!
Don’t balance the U.S. budget on the backs of children, working families, & disabled communities!
‼️It’s time to support our children, our families, our veterans and STOP these tax cuts for billionaires.
tinyurl.com/VoteNoOnBUB

#HandsOffSNAP and All Anti-Poverty Programs! Before leaving for Spring Recess, the House voted to approve the Senate budget resolution which includes instructions to make trillions in cuts to healthcare, nutrition assistance, school meals, educa...

⛔️The House of Representatives voted to rip food from workers & families by cutting #SNAP & #CalFresh.
🚫Instead, they want to give $$$ to ICE to kidnap people in our communities & create more inequality. Tell Congress: #SayNO to the #BigUglyBill ⬇️
www.tinyurl.com/HandsOffSNAP2025

Congress’s #BigUglyBill would stop millions of CA families from being able to afford prescriptions, care for kids with disabilities, or access safety if they’re a survivor of violence.
CONGRESS, #SayNO to the bill & YES to support for kids & families! tinyurl.com/VoteNoOnBUB

🚨This Budget Reconciliation Bill could inflict real harm on Californians enrolled in safety net programs.

📣We urge our leaders in Congress to reject in the Bill and STRENGTHEN Medicaid and SNAP to support ALL children and families.

#SNAPcuts #Medicaid #CalFresh #MediCal #SNAP

Quote graphic: "A vote to gut Medicaid and SNAP is a vote to abandon seniors. If this bill becomes law, millions of seniors and people with disabilities will have the essential care and support they rely on every day taken away. This isn't speculation-it's a stark reality we have experienced after far less severe cuts." —Kevin Prindiville Executive Director, Justice in Aging

Today, the House voted to pass a bill that would make unprecedented cuts to #Medicaid, #Medicare, and SNAP—all to fund tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans.

@kevinprindiville.bsky.social called the vote an “unconscionable” choice to abandon seniors.

Our statement: to.justiceinaging.org/01WlydY

Nos complace invitarlo a nuestro próximo entrenamiento sobre Cambios Importantes en el Permiso Familiar Pagado y en Otras Leyes que Protegen a Los Trabajadores que será el miércoles 26 de marzo de 2025 a las 5:00 p. m. (PST). El entrenamiento será en Español con interpretación en Mixteco, San Martin Peras, Oaxaca. En colaboración con California Immigrant Policy Center, Center for Worklife Law, Poder Latinx y United Domestic Workers of America (UDW), esta sesión cubrirá actualizaciones importantes de las leyes del Permiso Familiar Pagado de California, incluyendo cambios que afectarán a los padres, cuidadores y defensores que trabajan en 2025. Aprenderá sobre los últimos cambios y lo que significan para las familias en todo el estado. Detalles: Tema: Cambios Importantes en el Permiso Familiar Pagado y en Otras Leyes que Protegen a Los Trabajadores Fecha: miércoles 26 de febrero de 2025 Hora: 5:00 p. m. – 6:30 p. m. (PST)

📣 Únase a nuestro entrenamiento: Cambios Importantes en el Permiso Familiar Pagado y en Otras Leyes que Protegen a Los Trabajadores.

📅26 de marzo, 5:00 p.m. PST
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We're offering a training in Spanish with partners including @workfamilyca.bsky.social about important changes to Paid Family Leave and other laws protecting workers.

📅 March 26th @ 5 p.m. PST
🔗Registration: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
❇️ Interpretation available in Mixteco

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