It took at least ten years of work by unions, women's organizations and other progressive groups. But when the Family and Medical Leave Act was signed into law in 1993, it made a big improvement in the lives of working women and men. The Family and Medical Leave Act was an important step forward in helping working Americans juggle the dual demands of work and family. It recognized that workers need time for family responsibilities, whether it’s to care for a new baby, an ailing parent or other concerns. But there's ongoing work to do to make sure that every working family has access to leave...