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"As a majority income source for our family, I was forced to suck it up, put on a smile, and get back to work."
Without reliable childcare, hundreds of thousands of women were forced to choose between their careers and their children.
Rep. Colin Allred was the first member of Congress to take paternity leave in 2019.
Our kids might remember the days he wasn't here, but I know they'll remember how present and loving he was when home.
Today marks Moms' Equal Pay Day, the day in 2021 that a mother needs to work to in order to earn what a father did in 2020.
Nearly 200 businesses are urging Congress to create a national paid family and medical leave program. We're one of them.
Many mamas have had to quit their jobs in order to care for their children.
Our kids are watching us. And they're learning that we are masters of multitasking.
On average, women are paid 82 cents for every dollar paid to a white male worker. But that's only part of the story.
Let's hear it for parents including their children in major career moments.
We see you Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
