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Post by punker1212 on Jan 19, 2020 5:58:15 GMT -6
Re: paid family leave, and how it’s paid for, NY State has paid family leave— most workers here are now guaranteed 60% of their salary, capped at $840.70/ week for 12 weeks. It’s funded by employees through a payroll deduction (which is based on income but maxes out at a little under $200/yr). The employer is not double paying for a temp and the regular worker. The money comes from the pool of money coming from all workers in the state. Unless you're a teacher. We just get a big middle fucking finger. Can't wait to take my eight weeks in September and only be paid for the PTO I have accumulated up to that point. Five unpaid weeks then going back to work at only 8wpp, post C-section will be super. Thanks NY. So infuriatingly wrong! I’m sorry.
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Post by cnf on Jan 19, 2020 8:13:22 GMT -6
Unless you're a teacher. We just get a big middle fucking finger. Can't wait to take my eight weeks in September and only be paid for the PTO I have accumulated up to that point. Five unpaid weeks then going back to work at only 8wpp, post C-section will be super. Thanks NY. Ugh, I’m sorry cnf. I forgot that teachers and some other public employees aren’t covered because... what’s the stated reason, that your union needs to negotiate it??? To be honest, I’m completely unclear as to why the law doesn’t apply. In NYC, teachers do get paid parental leave, (although it’s structured differently than for private employees) because UFT went pretty hard on DeBlasio for it (as they should have). We definitely still have a ways to go. It does have to be negotiated. We also don't pay into the state disability which is where the money comes from. Supposedly unions will use the new law as a bargaining chip during contract negotiations for better leave policies, but that won't help me at this point. We're planning to set aside the daycare amount we normally pay for the summer to cover my unpaid leave. Plus if we keep DD2 home during our leave that'll save us enough money to hopefully buy me another couple of weeks. Hopefully. H is covered by the new law and his work will top him up to 100% for four weeks, so whenever I go back he'll start his four weeks. At least that'll keep new little bub out of daycare longer.
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Post by coconutbacon on Jan 19, 2020 13:20:50 GMT -6
I went to a discussion today about SNAP, hunger programs and food insecurity, and I found out that after the 2008 recession, when every state except Delaware (also wtf), waived work requirements for SNAP, NYC, under the direction of Bloomberg, did not. And it actually cost the city more to require people to work to receive the benefits, but it was an ideological stance for him. So, that’s another thing I now hate about my former mayor and current presidential candidate.
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Post by dc2london on Jan 19, 2020 13:41:09 GMT -6
I went to a discussion today about SNAP, hunger programs and food insecurity, and I found out that after the 2008 recession, when every state except Delaware (also wtf), waived work requirements for SNAP, NYC, under the direction of Bloomberg, did not. And it actually cost the city more to require people to work to receive the benefits, but it was an ideological stance for him. So, that’s another thing I now hate about my former mayor and current presidential candidate. Another strike against Bloomberg
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Post by jaygee on Jan 19, 2020 16:16:46 GMT -6
I went to a discussion today about SNAP, hunger programs and food insecurity, and I found out that after the 2008 recession, when every state except Delaware (also wtf), waived work requirements for SNAP, NYC, under the direction of Bloomberg, did not. And it actually cost the city more to require people to work to receive the benefits, but it was an ideological stance for him. So, that’s another thing I now hate about my former mayor and current presidential candidate. That makes me so angry.
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Post by blurnette989 on Jan 20, 2020 6:13:46 GMT -6
Bloomberg is and has always been an ass.
He is great on gun regulation and violence, but he is apathetic at best, towards the poor and working poor.
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Post by byjove on Jan 20, 2020 6:24:58 GMT -6
NYTimes endorses Warren AND Klobuchar. Didn’t see that coming.
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Post by cnf on Jan 20, 2020 6:26:02 GMT -6
NYTimes endorses Warren AND Klobuchar. Didn’t see that coming. Definitely not, but I like it.
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Post by cakewench on Jan 20, 2020 6:51:48 GMT -6
Liz’s comment 🔥
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Post by starbuck on Jan 20, 2020 10:05:22 GMT -6
NYT has broken with tradition and endored two candidates: Warren and Klobuchar
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Post by starbuck on Jan 20, 2020 10:07:13 GMT -6
I see I am v late to the punch lol
I am very excited to see two women with the endorsement.
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Post by jaygee on Jan 20, 2020 10:34:55 GMT -6
I’m annoyed by the dual endorsement. So I will default to jokes as per.
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Post by Dr. Cox on Jan 20, 2020 11:08:21 GMT -6
I feel a way about NYT not committing to one candidate as per usual and instead splitting it between the two female candidates, but I can’t put into words why I feel a way.
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Post by elle on Jan 20, 2020 11:09:33 GMT -6
I feel a way about NYT not committing to one candidate as per usual and instead splitting it between the two female candidates, but I can’t put into words why I feel a way. Yep.
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Post by milano on Jan 20, 2020 11:19:35 GMT -6
Klobuchar and Warren are so different. It's weird that they endorsed both. I am annoyed that the women have to 'share'- although I assume they endorsed Hillary, right?
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Post by milano on Jan 20, 2020 11:20:31 GMT -6
I mean I'm glad they didn't endorse an old white man, don't get me wrong. But still.
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Post by PandaWatch on Jan 20, 2020 11:24:52 GMT -6
Klobuchar and Warren are so different. It's weird that they endorsed both. I am annoyed that the women have to 'share'- although I assume they endorsed Hillary, right? Yes, it’s also weird to me they picked both given how different their policy positions are. I mean, pick a lane, NYT. Either endorse a progressive or endorse a moderate. Trying to split the difference for an endorsement of one job makes no sense. Now, if they endorsed one for President and one VP, that would different. Two separate people for two separate jobs. And they could make the argument that the ticket would be more balanced to reflect the differences within the Democratic Party. I mean, I like both candidates and am happy for them. But it was an odd decision for NYT to do it that way.
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Post by jkjacq on Jan 20, 2020 11:29:43 GMT -6
Klobuchar and Warren are so different. It's weird that they endorsed both. I am annoyed that the women have to 'share'- although I assume they endorsed Hillary, right? Courtesy of Feminist News:
NYT: Breaking the New York Time's editorial board has endorsed two candidates (Amy & Liz) for the Democratic Presidential Primary
Lizz: I have been trying to figure out my discomfort with the Times double endorsement and I keep going back to the old sexist trope "It takes two women to do the job one man can do". It just doesn't sit right with me some how. How is everyone else feeling?
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Post by jkjacq on Jan 20, 2020 11:43:05 GMT -6
Let me know if this statement from Newt bothers anyone else? AND its not just because its Newt
Senator Amy Klobuchar is the most dangerous candidate for the GOP. She is calm, pleasant, rational and has a history of working with Republicans. The NYTimes endorsement means much more to her than the joint endorsement means to Elizabeth Warren.
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Post by dc2london on Jan 20, 2020 13:03:12 GMT -6
Let me know if this statement from Newt bothers anyone else? AND its not just because its Newt
Senator Amy Klobuchar is the most dangerous candidate for the GOP. She is calm, pleasant, rational and has a history of working with Republicans. The NYTimes endorsement means much more to her than the joint endorsement means to Elizabeth Warren.
Obligatory fuck Newt, but I agree with him. I think Klobuchar could get a lot of votes from people who might otherwise hold their nose and vote for Trump
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Post by jkjacq on Jan 20, 2020 13:10:50 GMT -6
Let me know if this statement from Newt bothers anyone else? AND its not just because its Newt
Senator Amy Klobuchar is the most dangerous candidate for the GOP. She is calm, pleasant, rational and has a history of working with Republicans. The NYTimes endorsement means much more to her than the joint endorsement means to Elizabeth Warren.
Obligatory fuck Newt, but I agree with him. I think Klobuchar could get a lot of votes from people who might otherwise hold their nose and vote for Trump I have never heard a male candidate described as 'calm, pleasant, rational' THAT is what irritates me.
Newt aint out there saying Well W was just such a pleasant man.
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Post by jkjacq on Jan 20, 2020 13:14:32 GMT -6
In SC today, Liz was walking next to arm linked with Bernie (then Amy then Joe).
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Post by ladybrienne on Jan 20, 2020 13:55:53 GMT -6
Klobuchar and Warren are so different. It's weird that they endorsed both. I am annoyed that the women have to 'share'- although I assume they endorsed Hillary, right? Courtesy of Feminist News:
NYT: Breaking the New York Time's editorial board has endorsed two candidates (Amy & Liz) for the Democratic Presidential Primary
Lizz: I have been trying to figure out my discomfort with the Times double endorsement and I keep going back to the old sexist trope "It takes two women to do the job one man can do". It just doesn't sit right with me some how. How is everyone else feeling?
The way I read it, was that the Democratic Party is split between going progressive and moderate, which Amy represents the case for moderate, with Liz as progressive. I get it. We don't have a clear path forward right now as to where the party will stand. They both have impressive resumes, and represent two different factions of the party.
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Post by ladybrienne on Jan 20, 2020 13:57:34 GMT -6
Let me know if this statement from Newt bothers anyone else? AND its not just because its Newt
Senator Amy Klobuchar is the most dangerous candidate for the GOP. She is calm, pleasant, rational and has a history of working with Republicans. The NYTimes endorsement means much more to her than the joint endorsement means to Elizabeth Warren.
She is very well respected on both sides in Congress. So I guess the fear us that she could get non-Trump Republicans out to vote for her for sure rather than the orange nightmare.
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Post by ladybrienne on Jan 20, 2020 13:59:43 GMT -6
Also obligatory "Fuck Newt Gingrich"
Also on my punt into the sun list
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Post by starbuck on Jan 20, 2020 14:06:17 GMT -6
Also obligatory "Fuck Newt Gingrich" Also on my punt into the sun list I know it shouldn't matter, but there's a scene in P&R when Gerry/Gary/Lary Gingurch and Newt have a run in and Gerry is like "our names are so close maybe we're related" and Newt is a huge dick and it always makes me sneer because it seems so on-brand for Newt.
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Post by ladybrienne on Jan 20, 2020 14:20:43 GMT -6
Also obligatory "Fuck Newt Gingrich" Also on my punt into the sun list I know it shouldn't matter, but there's a scene in P&R when Gerry/Gary/Lary Gingurch and Newt have a run in and Gerry is like "our names are so close maybe we're related" and Newt is a huge dick and it always makes me sneer because it seems so on-brand for Newt. My favorite was when Leslie met Joe Biden. HE IS PRECIOUS CARGO
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Post by Uncaripswife on Jan 20, 2020 15:33:21 GMT -6
Let me know if this statement from Newt bothers anyone else? AND its not just because its Newt
Senator Amy Klobuchar is the most dangerous candidate for the GOP. She is calm, pleasant, rational and has a history of working with Republicans. The NYTimes endorsement means much more to her than the joint endorsement means to Elizabeth Warren.
Calling her "pleasant." Fuck that noise. It's like ... nice ladies are quiet and don't make waves. Which I'm not even sure is true about her. See, eg, throwing binders.
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Post by richard on Jan 20, 2020 16:21:38 GMT -6
Let me know if this statement from Newt bothers anyone else? AND its not just because its Newt
Senator Amy Klobuchar is the most dangerous candidate for the GOP. She is calm, pleasant, rational and has a history of working with Republicans. The NYTimes endorsement means much more to her than the joint endorsement means to Elizabeth Warren.
I see Newt did not get the binder-throwing memo.
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Post by richard on Jan 20, 2020 16:22:09 GMT -6
Let me know if this statement from Newt bothers anyone else? AND its not just because its Newt
Senator Amy Klobuchar is the most dangerous candidate for the GOP. She is calm, pleasant, rational and has a history of working with Republicans. The NYTimes endorsement means much more to her than the joint endorsement means to Elizabeth Warren.
Calling her "pleasant." Fuck that noise. It's like ... nice ladies are quiet and don't make waves. Which I'm not even sure is true about her. See, eg, throwing binders. Ha, jinx.
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