Over 4 million Texas workers, half of them Latinos, have their economic mobility impeded because they lack employer-based paid sick leave. The 87th State Legislative Session preferred focusing on divisive issues and corporate hand-outs versus supporting workers to gain economic prosperity on a level playing field. The legislature and AG continually fight against cities passing Paid Sick Leave ordinances. The Legislature anti-workers values unfazed by the daily negative impact on families from no paid sick leave benefits continues.
