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#FedFeed – DoL talks paid leave on Millennial Monday

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Daisy Thornton@dthorntonWFED

October 24, 2016 6:59 pm

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Welcome to the #FedFeed, a daily collection of federal ephemera gathered from social media and presented for your enjoyment.

The Department of Labor held a Twitter chat about paid leave with the hashtag #MillennialMon, because this is an issue that resonates with that generation. Here’s some highlights from the chat.

A1: This one chart perfectly sums up how the United States is doing when it comes to #PaidLeave. #MillennialMon pic.twitter.com/wIRW0kJRP4

— US Labor Department (@USDOL) October 24, 2016

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A2: #PaidFamilyLeave isn’t just for parents – workers can take care of their own (or family’s) health w/o a threat to income. #MillennialMon pic.twitter.com/mFxmvQLRhw

— US Labor Department (@USDOL) October 24, 2016

A3: US is the only developed nation that doesn’t provide #PaidLeave – a crucial support that benefits families & businesses. #MillennialMon pic.twitter.com/QCkxK5nZE8

— US Labor Department (@USDOL) October 24, 2016

A6: About 41M private-sector workers have no paid sick leave for illnesses and injuries that are a natural part of life. #MillennialMon

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— US Labor Department (@USDOL) October 24, 2016

Daisy Thornton

Daisy Thornton is Federal News Network’s digital managing editor. In addition to her editing responsibilities, she covers federal management, workforce and technology issues. She is also the commentary editor; email her your letters to the editor and pitches for contributed bylines.

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