Family Values at Work Action

Family Values at Work Action We build political influence among marginalized voters to elevate care issues via advocacy.

It seems like my electric bill increases each month! I’m voting for because we need a Mayor who will put people over co...
04/16/2026

It seems like my electric bill increases each month! I’m voting for because we need a Mayor who will put people over corporations and protect OUR interests!! Rank JLG #1 ❤️

04/15/2026

Tax Day is here — and this week, Trump ordered McDonald's to the Oval Office to promote his tip tax cut. DoorDash driver. Red t-shirt. A $100 bill tip on camera.

The vibe was "workers win." The fine print says otherwise.

"No tax on tips."

"No tax on overtime."

"No tax on Social Security."

Caps. Phase-outs. Restrictions. And the workers who need it most? Many don't even qualify.

Watch this before you file. Tag someone who works for tips, picks up overtime, or is about to retire. 👇

April is Care Workers Recognition Month — but our policies don't show it. This Tax Day, we're calling on Congress to fix...
04/15/2026

April is Care Workers Recognition Month — but our policies don't show it. This Tax Day, we're calling on Congress to fix the rigged tax system and support caregivers. Use our script to call your member today.

📞 https://familyvaluesaction.org/action-button/

A tax credit is NOT paid leave.The 45S tax credit in the recent tax bill gives corporations a tax break if they choose t...
04/07/2026

A tax credit is NOT paid leave.

The 45S tax credit in the recent tax bill gives corporations a tax break if they choose to offer paid leave, but it guarantees workers nothing.

Here's what's really happening: → 97% of 45S credits go to businesses with $25M+ in revenue → 88% go to billion-dollar corporations that already offer paid leave → Small businesses get almost nothing → Workers still have no guaranteed time to care.

This isn't paid leave policy. It's a corporate giveaway disguised as family support.
Real paid leave means the reimbursements for time off to care go to the families who took care - not to billionaire corporations.

Fourteen states have already proven this works. It's time for Congress to stop handing out tax breaks to wealthy corporations and start investing in families.

Take action: Tell Congress we need real paid leave — not corporate giveaways. 🔗 Link in bio.

Just days ago, nearly 8 million people showed up across the country. That’s not just a crowd. That’s collective power.Bu...
04/02/2026

Just days ago, nearly 8 million people showed up across the country. That’s not just a crowd. That’s collective power.

But what happens after moments like this? Because showing up is only the beginning.

Right now, as families navigate real challenges — from missed paychecks to the rising cost of care — we know change doesn’t just happen in the streets. It happens in our communities, too.

That’s why we’re launching House Parties for Democracy this April. Small, local gatherings where people can come together, share their stories, and turn this moment into real action.
Because building a democracy that works for families starts with conversation, connection, and community.

At Family Values @ Work Action, we’re organizing for:
✔️Care Policies - paid leave, sick days, and affordable childcare
✔️ Free and democratic elections that protect our vote
✔️ Tax justice, ensuring that billionaires pay their fair share

👇 Want to be part of what comes next? Drop a 🏠 or DM us to learn more.

Thanks to Citizen Action of New York and Maine Women's Lobby for providing photos!

They healed communities the system forgot. They organized workers who had no seat at the table. They translated medicine...
03/25/2026

They healed communities the system forgot. They organized workers who had no seat at the table. They translated medicine across languages and cultures so their people could survive. They fought for the right to exist in spaces that were never built for them.

As we wrap up Women's History Month, we're honoring five women whose lives remind us that care work has always been the work that makes all other work possible.

Swipe to meet them. 💜

→ Rebecca Lee Crumpler — first African American woman to earn a medical degree in the U.S.
→ Lillian Wald — founder of public health nursing, co-founder of the NAACP
→ Addie Wyatt — labor leader who proved workers' rights and civil rights are the same fight
→ Helen Rodríguez-Trías — health equity champion who protected the bodily autonomy of women of color
→ Annie Dodge Wauneka — Navajo Nation leader and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient who saved lives by meeting her community where they were

Their work is our foundation. Let's keep building.

03/13/2026

Virginia just became the 15th state to pass paid leave! Congratulations to our friends and advocates in Virginia, and thank you to the legislators and Governor for making paid leave a priority.

As the approach this Sunday, let's shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes of our society: Caregivers.🎬🌟 These five Osc...
03/13/2026

As the approach this Sunday, let's shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes of our society: Caregivers.🎬🌟

These five Oscar-worthy films — Marvin's Room, The Intouchables, Still Alice, Silver Linings Playbook, and Sky Blossom — powerfully capture the realities faced by millions of caregivers every day. From navigating diagnoses to balancing responsibilities, their stories remind us that caregiving is a universal experience that touches us all.

But unlike the movies, caregivers often don't receive awards or red carpet recognition for their tireless work. That's why we’re fighting to build a care economy that truly supports and values them.

This Oscars weekend, let's go beyond the silver screen and demand real change:
🏆 Paid family & medical leave for all
🏆 Affordable, accessible care options
🏆 Thriving wages & benefits for care workers
🏆 Dignity, respect & support for caregivers

Share this post to show caregivers everywhere that they are seen, appreciated, and deserving of our collective support. Together, we can create a world where no one has to choose between earning a living and caring for their loved ones.

The momentum is ours. 📣The 19th is reporting this week on new research from the National Partnership for Women & Familie...
03/06/2026

The momentum is ours. 📣

The 19th is reporting this week on new research from the National Partnership for Women & Families showing that state paid family and medical leave laws now cover nearly 1 in 3 U.S. workers — the highest share in history. 14 states have acted. Six more are close.

But here's the truth: families in the other 37 states can't wait. And three-quarters of Americans already agree — Congress should pass a national paid leave program that covers medical leave, parental leave, and family caregiving, at the minimum. The public is ready. Congress needs to catch up.

We've been fighting for this for over two decades — in statehouses, in communities, and in the halls of Congress. Every single one of those 14 state laws is proof that organizing works. And we're not stopping until every worker, in every state, has the same guarantee.

The fight for federal paid family and medical leave is now. Join our fight. 🔗 Link in bio.

The president had nearly 2 hours to speak to working families. He spent it taking victory laps.Housing costs are up. Chi...
02/26/2026

The president had nearly 2 hours to speak to working families. He spent it taking victory laps.

Housing costs are up. Child care is out of reach. Health care is disappearing. And Congress just handed billionaires a $4.5 trillion tax break.

Our network partners across the country responded with what working families actually need — swipe to hear from them. 👉

Then take action. Contact your legislator and tell them: working families can't wait.

🔗 Link in bio → familyvaluesaction.org

On National Caregivers Day, we honor a leader who understood that care work and civil rights are inseparable.Melnea Cass...
02/20/2026

On National Caregivers Day, we honor a leader who understood that care work and civil rights are inseparable.

Melnea Cass (1896-1978) didn't just talk about justice—she built it. This Boston civil rights leader established Massachusetts' first childcare program, supporting families who needed care while fighting for minimum wage legislation and pay parity for the domestic workers providing that care.
Cass knew that economic justice meant ensuring care workers—predominantly Black women—received fair compensation for essential labor.

Her work in Massachusetts set a standard we're still fighting to achieve nationwide.

While Congress debates cutting care to fund tax breaks for billionaires, Cass's legacy calls us forward: Care workers deserve dignity, respect, and living wages. 💜

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