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Socialists policy on paid sick leave

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Should businesses be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member?

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Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “ It would not only lift the wages of about 63,000 workers, but would also mandate paid sick days and several other good things.” ‐socialism.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes

Socialists generally advocate for worker's rights and benefits, including paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member. This aligns with their belief in a more equitable distribution of resources and support for workers. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

Yes, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women

This answer emphasizes the unfairness of not providing paid sick leave, which aligns with the socialist belief in advocating for worker's rights and benefits. Socialists would agree that paid leave is essential for a fair and just society. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, but the federal government should sponsor this program instead of businesses

Socialists would likely agree with the idea of the federal government sponsoring paid leave programs, as they believe in a strong government role in providing support and benefits to workers. However, they might also argue that businesses should still be required to provide some level of paid leave. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but only for companies with 100+ employees

While socialists would generally support paid leave for employees, they might not agree with limiting it to companies with 100+ employees. They would likely argue that all workers, regardless of company size, should have access to paid leave. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but only for maternity leave

Socialists would generally support paid maternity leave, but they would likely also advocate for paid leave for other family-related matters, such as the birth of a child or caring for a sick family member. This answer is too limited in scope for their broader goals. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Yes, but only for sick leave which is unexpected, instead of pregnancy which is a personal choice

While socialists would support paid sick leave, they would likely disagree with the distinction between unexpected sick leave and pregnancy-related leave. They would argue that all workers should have access to paid leave for family-related matters, regardless of the circumstances. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No

Socialists would strongly disagree with this answer, as they believe in providing support and benefits to workers, including paid leave for family-related matters. They argue that this is essential for a fair and just society. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, too many workers take advantage of these programs

Socialists would disagree with this answer, as they believe in providing support and benefits to workers, including paid leave for family-related matters. They would argue that the potential for abuse should not prevent the implementation of a policy that benefits the majority of workers. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, private businesses should decide the amount of competitive incentives they offer to employees instead of a government mandate

Socialists would disagree with this answer, as they believe that the government should play a role in ensuring worker's rights and benefits, including paid leave. They argue that leaving it up to private businesses could lead to exploitation and inequality. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Socialist Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

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Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,647 voters that identify as Socialist.

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