WHAT: Family Fun Day in Support of Paid Sick Days with the Paid Leave Coalition and Joint Commmittee on Labor and Workforce Development Co-Chair, Rep. Coakley-Rivera, co-sponsored by the Massachusetts Paid Leave Coalition

WHEN: AUGUST 20, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm in Springfield

WHERE:  Kenefick Park on Plainfield Street, behind Gerena School in Springfield, MA

WHY: HELP SPREAD THE WORD THAT NO FAMILY SHOULD HAVE TO CHOOSE BETWEEN THEIR JOBS OR PAY AND STAYING HOME TO CARE FOR A SICK CHILD OR ELDER.

THIS IS A FREE EVENT!

Take this opportunity to tell your state representatives how important paid sick days are to you and your family! 

Enjoy food, music by Letitia and exciting activities with your kids!

Event speakers will include: State Representative Cheryl Coakley-Rivera, State Representative Ellen Story (invited), City of Springfield Department of Health & Human Services Director Helen R. Caulton-Harris, Dean Cycon of Dean’s Beans Organic Coffee.

CONTACT: Ellen Wallace, ewallace@gbls.org; 617-603-1672; Mimi Ramos, maacorn@acormmail.org, 617-905-9939; Barbara Gutman, bgutman@jalsa.org; 617-227-3000.

*Stay tuned for more details!*