La Tonya Johnson: “Just as infrastructure supports our physical movement, paid…”

“Paid family leave becomes more and more necessary in order to have a life not of luxury, but a life with some resemblance of quality. Just as infrastructure supports our physical movement, paid leave supports our societal health and economic growth. It allows a mother to be home with her baby, knowing that they will be secure as they start their family.” (00:24–00:33)

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