August 5 - A Law for Family Values
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August 5 - A Law for Family Values

2020-08-05

On this day in Labor History the year was 1993. That was the day that the Family Medical Leave Act went into effect. Union members worked hard to support this legislation, testifying before congress and holding rallies. It was an uphill battle to pass the bill. Starting in 1984 family medical leave was brought before Congress. 

 

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