Issue Position: Putting Families First

Issue Position

Emily Shetty is a leader in the campaign for a higher minimum wage and a strong supporter of paid leave. She will take the fight for family-friendly workplaces to Annapolis.

As a board member for the Montgomery County Young Democrats, Emily was a key leader of a coalition that organized workers, labor union advocates, advocates for women and the immigrant community that successfully pushed Montgomery County elected officials to increase the minimum wage.

Emily also believes that ensuring that workers have access to paid family and medical leave is not just fair to hard working families, but is also good for the economy. Giving workers flexible options to keep a job while caring for an ill family member ensures that we can continue to grow our labor force, lessen employee turnover, increases a worker's lifetime earnings and retirement security -- particularly among women. Additionally, studies show that companies that provide work-family benefits see positive impacts on their profits.

No one should have to choose between family needs and a job. As Delegate, Emily will take the fight to ensure a fair workplace to Annapolis.

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