Care & Democracy
Family Values @ Work Action works in partnership with our state coalitions to build political power among historically disenfranchised voters in the movement for care and caregiving, and other economic security issues, through public education and civic engagement strategies.
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Why Take Action?
In the two maps below, you can see where paid family leave and sick time laws exist across the U.S.—and how many workers are actually covered by them. Together, they reveal a picture of uneven protection, highlighting both legislative progress and the gaps that still leave millions without basic caregiving support.
Map 1: Tracks which U.S. states have adopted paid family and medical leave (PFML) and/or paid sick and safe days (PSSD) laws as of June 2025. It highlights whether these laws are mandatory or voluntary, and when they were enacted.
Map 2: Builds on that by showing how many workers are actually covered in each state under these laws—quantifying their real-world impact.
Vote4Care Are You a Care Voter?
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More likely to provide care for young children, be in the sandwich generation, have chronic conditions, and work as paid childcare or homecare workers and teachers.
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More likely to support candidates who talk about and run on paid sick and safe days, paid family and medical leave, universal childcare and eldercare services.
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More likely to support progressive policies and politicians who put people over profits and understand that the strength of our democracy is related to the ability of our families to thrive.
Your Voting Checklist
It's important to 'Plan Your Vote' before casting a vote for any candidate. Depending on where you are in the process it may take some time. Click on any of the links below to register to vote, find your polling place, request an absentee ballot, or research candidates. Participate in our democracy so we can get the care we deserve!
