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As Presbyterians we value families and we know the importance of good social policy that supports families when extra care is needed to nurture a new child or attend to the needs of a family member who is ill.
The Paid Family and Medical Leave Ballot Measure (Proposition 118) on the upcoming Colorado November ballot would establish an insurance program for Colorado workers allowing them up to 12 weeks of paid leave to care for an ill family member or to bond with a new child.
Currently 80% of Colorado workers must choose between caring for a family member or loosing income.
The Relations & Communications Workgroup, through Council, is encouraging friends and members of Denver Presbytery to give thoughtful consideration to this information when you mark your ballots in November. How can we, as Christians, support families by creating a state program in which workers can both take time to care for family members and continue supporting their family economically. LEARN MORE→