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Apr 23, 2021Liked by Leah Libresco Sargeant

The story of bereavement leave is the story of our obsession with the free market. Three (or, goodness me, five!) days of bereavement leave is a benefit you get if you're at a 'good' job, or have a union contract - so it's another thing to strive for as a privilege instead of having it granted as a right. Just like healthcare, or paid parental leave.

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Yes, you shouldn’t “earn” basic consideration for being a person. It’s not a perk!

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