People

Eudocio Alvarado

Eudocio250 A few paid sick days could have made all the difference.

I used to work at a bar and restaurant in Manhattan. I worked six days a week, from 1AM until 10AM, cleaning and maintaining the… Keep reading ▶

Barbara Sibley

sibley250 When employees can take care of themselves and their families – you get better food and better service.

Since I opened my restaurant in the East Village eleven years ago, I’ve always made sure my employees could take time off when they need… Keep reading ▶

Freddy Castiblanco

Fredd Castiblanco, Owner, Terraza 7 Live Music Providing paid sick days made my business stronger.

I’m the owner of Terraza 7,  a live music venue and community center in vibrant Jackson Heights Queens. I like to think it’s a perfect… Keep reading ▶

Dr. Michelle Lin

Dr. Michelle Lin No one should have to forgo medical care because they're worried about losing their job.

For physicians, the question of paid sick days is a clear-cut issue: Paid sick days keep workers and our city healthier. We’ve been telling our… Keep reading ▶