May 25: the moment we've all been waiting for!

The Labor and Housing Committee will hear LD 1964, An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Commission to Develop a Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Program, on May 25 at 1:00 - and there are so many ways for you to be involved. 

Our Maine Paid Leave Coalition has a whole day planned - you can come to *any* or *all* of these events, please sign up to join us! For more information and updates visit  mainefamilyleave.org/updates. 

9:00 AM - Community lobby training - Cross Building Room 101

10:00 AM - Sign-Making and Solidarity - Cross Building Room 101

12:00 PM - Press Conference hosted by lead bill sponsors (help us grow the crowd!)

- State House Courtyard (between the Cross Building and the State House)

12:30 PM - Lunch - Cross Building Room 101

1:00 PM - Public Hearing - Labor and Housing Committee - Cross Building Room 202

Our Paid Leave Public Hearing Toolkit includes the bill, how to draft and submit testimony, social media tools for sharing, and so much more. If you don't see what you're looking for, let us know! 

Get the Full Toolkit Here

Raise Your Voice!

You can submit testimony in person, over Zoom, or *anytime* before the hearing! We have the tools and resources to help you decide. 

There are many ways to get involved! Let us know if you plan to attend the State House on May 25, so we can be sure to have enough food and support available. 

Sign Up to Join US

Read the Bill

The bill includes: 

- Leave for a new baby, caring for ones self or family member, safe leave, and certain military delplyment needs. 

- Leave for all workers, including full-time, part-time, temporary and seasonal workers. 
- Funds for the program are split between employers and employees. This wage contribution is .5% or less for the employee and employer. 
- A tiered wage replacement that is capped at the state’s average weekly wage.  
- 12-week maximum limit for a particular qualifying need.

Read the Bill Text Here

Find Out More!
Our Action Hours are led by Coalition partners, and will review the bill, our toolkit, what to expect at the hearing, and more.
There are many times and dates available, and if you don't see one that works for you, let us know!

Join us in Action!

Join us!

Paid Family & Medical Leave will only happen in Maine through the grassroots support of Mainers like you. Whether you're a citizen, a business owner, representing a nonprofit, or a policy maker, you can take action for Maine's paid leave possibilities. 

Take Action Today!