Events
Celebrate Maine’s New PFML Law!
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Moderation Brewing
Maine’s bill to create a Paid Family and Medical Leave Program was signed into law on July 11, 2023. It took advocates, storytellers, community members and lawmakers years to get to this win for Maine workers and now it is time to celebrate!
Join us at Moderation Brewing on August 2 from 4pm-6pm for a celebration! Moderation Brewing is a family friendly establishment. Light refreshments (and cake!) will be served.
No registration is required. You can RSVP and receive updates via the facebook event.
Paid Leave Lobby Day and Public Hearing
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Starts at 9:00 AM
State House, Augusta, Maine
LD 1964 - An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Commission to Develop a Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Program
Join us to help make Paid Family and Medical Leave a reality for Maine! Activities include:
9:00 AM - Community lobby training
10:00 AM - Sign-Making and Solidarity
12:00 PM - Press Conference hosted by lead bill sponsors
1:00 PM - Public Hearing - Labor and Housing Committee
Come to one or all of these - or simply submit testimony online!
Sign up: bit.ly/PaidLeaveSignUp
Paid Family Medical Leave Virtual Town Hall
Tuesday, May 16 & Wednesday, May 17
12:00 PM | 6:30 PM | 8:30 AM | 5:00 PM
Maine’s bill to create a Paid Family and Medical Leave Program is on the way, and we need everyone’s help to get this over the line. These Action Hours will include an overview of the bill, what to expect in the hearing, an overview of our Coalition’s tools for action, and a chance to write and submit testimony!
Join us on Zoom on 5/16 at noon, 5/16 at 6:30pm, 5/17 at 8:30am, and 5/17 at 5pm.
Enhancing Advocacy Skills - An online workshop
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Online via Zoom
Join us for this online workshop to learn more ways to advocate for change throughout the year. There will be a panel discussion connecting paid leave to reproductive justice, specifically abortion rights, prenatal and postpartum care, breastfeeding, and more.
Registration: https://bit.ly/3YHkyyN
Paid Family Medical Leave Virtual Town Hall
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
5:15 PM
Join the Maine Paid Leave Coalition and the Co-Chairs of the Commission on Paid Leave, Representative Cloutier and Senator Daughtry on facebook live! Hear more about the future of Paid Family & Medical Leave in Maine and the work they are doing to secure paid leave for all.
Visit the facebook event to tune in!
The Power of Story Telling - An online workshop
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Online via Zoom
Join us the evening of March 15 for this online workshop to learn the power of stories for advocacy. At the workshop you will learn how storytelling can strengthen social movements, connect with others who are impacted by a lack of paid leave, and gain techniques to use your voice to advocate for lasting change.
Registration: https://forms.gle/iVLtuVxwoZ3WnjXd7
Paid Leave Day at the State House
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Starts at 10:30am
State House, Augusta, Maine
Join the Maine Paid Leave Coalition on Tuesday, February 7 for a chance to connect with legislators, coalition partners, and community members on PFML. There are multiple opportunities throughout the day to engage, advocate, and learn more about PFML. Activities include:
10:30 am - 12:00 pm: Meet & Greet - Enjoy informational activities & citizen action prep.
11:30am - 1:30 pm: Citizen Action - Connect with legislators.
12:00 pm: Press Conference - Hear from Paid Leave Coalition partners, impacted individuals, and legislators.
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Legislative Briefing - Learn more from individuals and experts, including information from the Commission on PFML.
For more information contact Catie Reed at catie@mainewomen.org or RSVP below!