Family Forward Oregon: Says paid family leave is "a program that is standard in all but five nations around the world."

PolitiFact Oregon:

The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Is paid maternity leave really the standard around the world?

Family Forward Oregon and other advocates of paid leave descended on the state Capitol last week with a Mother’s Day message for legislators: Want to be really mom-friendly? Skip the nosegays and pass legislation mandating paid maternity leave. "Mothers' work opportunities, health, and bonds with their children and partners are affected by the lack of paid family leave -- a program that is standard in all but five nations around the world," read a section of the flier distributed to lawmakers. We’ll be upfront. PolitiFact Oregon found it hard to believe developing nations ... >> More

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