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Of over 170 countries, the U.S. is one of only 4 that doesn't have any form of paid leave for new mothers (We join Papua New Guinea, Swaziland, and Liberia with that dubious distinction).
1 in 8 children do not have access to healthcare
Women without children make 90 cents to a man's dollar, mothers make 73 cents, and single mothers make the least at about 60 cents to a man's dollar.
Progress Ohio and the Ohio Healthy Families Coalition are teaming up with MomsRising.org to work toward family-friendly policies.
Where do the major presidential candidates stand on issues like maternity and paternity leave, health care, paid sick days, child care, and equal pay?
From the E-card video:
M is for Maternity leave (the U.S. joins Swaziland and Papua New Guinea on the list of nations without paid leave for new mothers)
O is for Open, flexible work (families need flexible options to fully participate in both the workforce and in family life)
T is for TV (did you know 40,000 kindergarteners are home alone after school?)
H is for Health Care (1 in 8 children don't have access to healthcare. Our child mortality rate is 37th worldwide, even though we pay more per person for healthcare than any other country in the world!)
E is for Excellent child care (only 14% of childcare centers in the U.S. are rated as "excellent.")
R is for Realistic wages (Parents who work 40 hours a week should be able to support their families on those wages)
Happy Mother's Day!
Mom's Rising. ProgressOhio and The Ohio Healthy Families Coaltion
