Stories

Here is where you can find all of our latest updates, including stories, resources, blog posts, and more.

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Small Business Shout Out: Midas of Central Virginia

"I take care of my employees so they can take care of our customers." - business owner, Mark Smith We appreciate the many businesses...

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Small Business Shout Out: Business Management Associates, Inc.

"Paid sick days are good for business" - business owner, LaJuanna Russell We appreciate the many businesses around the state like...

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Thomas Calhoun: Teacher

President of the Norfolk Federation of Teachers and executive member of the Virginia AFL-CIO, Thomas Calhoun, speaks about why parents,...

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Mark Smith: Business Owner

Business owner, Mark Smith, speaks about why he offers paid sick days to his employees and why other businesses should as well.

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Dr. Makunda Abdul Mbacke: Doctor

Dr. Makunda Abdul Mbacke talks about the importance of paid sick days for Virginians. She is an OB-GYN and a business owner (medical...

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Tony Hedgepeth: Caregiver

Home Healthcare worker and member of SCIU, Tony Hedgepeth, speaks at Virginians for Paid Sick Days press conference 8/17/2020.

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Josh: Restaurant Worker

Hear from Josh about why restaurant workers need paid sick days, especially during COVID-19.

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Delores Reid: Faith Leader

Hear from Delores Reid, a member of the United Methodist Women, why she supports paid sick days!

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Karen McElfish: Doctor & Faith Leader

Karen McElfish is a retired doctor and leader in the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Women. Hear why she support paid sick days!

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Vanessa Thompson responds to failure of paid sick days bill

After our paid sick days bill died in early March 2020, Vanessa Thompson shares her response.

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Vanessa Thompson: Caregiver

Hear from Vanessa Thompson about why caregivers like her need paid sick days.