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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of Public Affairs

OPA Press Release: Statement by Secretary of Labor Alexis M. Herman [08/05/1999]

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Today marks the sixth anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act. Six years ago today, many working people gained the legal assurance that they could not be asked to choose between the jobs they need and the families they love. And for these last six years, the FMLA has become an indispensable benefit to working families helping Americans balance the demands of work and family.

Given the tremendous success of the FMLA, the President and I believe that it is time to broaden its coverage to protect more workers and to allow workers to take time off to deal with other important family matters that they face daily.


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