Women's Rights

Candidates Speak Out for First Time on Work-Life Policy

by Jen Nedeau

Published October 10, 2008 @ 05:02PM PST

For the first time in any presidential campaign, both nominees have formally articulated their positions on work-life policies, and those positions are now available to the public.

Families and Work Institute (FWI) released full notes today from conference calls with policy leaders from both campaigns. The calls focused on how, if elected, each candidate would address work-life issues ranging from sick leave to health care to early education and child care -- issues that are extremely important to women and men everywhere.

Senator Obama's campaign was represented on a September 16th call by Karen Kornbluh, the senator's Policy Director.  Senator McCain's campaign was represented on September 24th by McCain policy advisers Wendy Grubbs, Jay Khosla, and John Bash.

Make sure to educate yourself on these important platforms here. More analysis on each candidate's platforms and how it can affect your work place to come.

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Jen is a recovering journalist and new media consultant who has written for the Washingtonpost.com and Stateline.org. She participates with various women and technology groups and also sits on the D.C. Advisory Board for the New Leaders Council.

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