WHEREAS Emergency paid sick leave is necessary for public safety, to slow the spread of the virus and help assure a safe workplace for essential workers. No American worker should be forced to choose between working when sick and taking unpaid sick leave: those who are forced to work while sick may infect customers, patients, and their fellow workers.
WHEREAS According to a UC Berkeley study, only one in four workers employed by some of the nation’s largest employers have access to paid sick leave; most low wage workers with little or no paid sick leave cannot afford to take time off for diagnosis, isolation, or to care for a sick family member.
WHEREAS Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose have recently approved 14 days paid emergency sick leave, and other local cities and towns are expected to follow suit in the near future.
THEREFORE Sonoma Democrats strongly supports the adoption of measures that would guarantee a minimum of 14 days of paid sick leave to all workers during the present emergency.
Local Endorsements for the June Primary
The Sonoma County Democratic Party has issued the following endorsements for local offices and ballot measures in the upcoming June Primary. These endorsements reflect the party’s review process and consideration of candidates and issues impacting [...]
“WE HOLD THESE TRUTHS”
Creatives Contest Overview The Sonoma County Democratic Party is sponsoring a creatives contest celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, and Young Adults (post-high school, up to age 25) [...]
CADEM 2026 State Convention
The California Democratic Party 2026 State Endorsing Convention will be taking place from Friday, Feb. 20, through Sunday, Feb. 22 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. The focus will be on endorsements for federal and [...]
Resolution to condemn the Senators who capitulated to the Trump Administration and supported ending the shutdown
WHEREAS the Republican Party is in control of all three branches of the Federal Government and is determined to reduce the social safety net for people who live from pay check to pay check [...]
Vote YES on Measure I
Vote YES on Measure I for High Quality Education! Now more than ever, we can’t count on state and federal education funding. We can’t trust Sacramento or Washington politicians to put Petaluma students first. [...]