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Gemma Mason's avatar

My work gives me 10 days of "family sick leave" each year, to be used for caregiving duties as needed. Its most common use is for sick children, but a sick parent or partner would also qualify, if they were in need of extra care for a few days.

In New Zealand, where I live, this isn't mandated by the government; nor is it a mere whim of my employer. Rather, this is a benefit arising from the fact that my workplace has a strong union associated with it. More specifically, we have a union that has always had a strong focus on the human qualities of workers. It's not just about getting higher pay, it's about making sure that work makes room for us as people with other concerns besides our job.

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Monica's avatar

Miss Rumphius 🥰🥰💐

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