Alicia Criado is a policy associate for the Economic and Employment Policy Project at the National Council of La Raza, one of the country's oldest Latino civil rights organizations.
Alicia Criado
Alicia Criado is a policy associate for the Economic and Employment Policy Project at the National Council of La Raza, one of the country's oldest Latino civil rights organizations.
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February 7, 2013
Photo: Margaret W. Nea, Bread for the World Have you ever had to choose between keeping your job and caring for a sick family member? Not really a fair choice, is it? Unfortunately, for many people, and Latinos in particular, being a responsible employee and being a good family member are mutually exclusive. For many Hispanics, familia, which often includes an extended network of relations, is one of the greatest sources of joy and support. Thus, having access to benefits that allow Latinos to care for their families is of vital importance. As the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) —a national...
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