The Omission of Paid Medical Leave Reform from the Budget Leaves New York Families Behind Read More » January 14, 2025
STATEMENT: After the New York State Assembly Fails to Vote on Paid Medical Leave, A Better Balance Urges Action to Protect Workers’ Ability to Care for Their Health Read More » June 11, 2024
For Many New Yorkers, Mental Health Care Remains Inaccessible Due to a Lack of Robust Paid Medical Leave Read More » May 30, 2024
Workers’ Voices: I Was Forced To Survive On $170 A Week After An Emergency C-Section (Op-ed by Community Advocate Kolandro Bramble in Essence) Read More » May 13, 2024
Workers’ Voices: New Yorkers Share Why We Need A Strengthened Paid Family & Medical Leave Program Read More » March 27, 2024
STATEMENT: A Better Balance Applauds NY Leaders’ Commitment to Expanding Paid Leave; Calls for Full Passage of S2821B/A4053B in Budget Read More » March 18, 2024
STATEMENT: Applauding Governor Hochul for Committing to Raise Temporary Disability Benefits for New Yorkers Read More » January 2, 2024
New York Paid Family Leave Advances Equity for Working Women and Families Across the Empire State Read More » May 2, 2023