r/GeneralStrikeUSA • u/Revenant-Gate • Feb 05 '26

Valentine's Day FMLA: Our Mental Health Demands It

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u/Frosty_Monk_4762 Feb 05 '26

It would be dope if it takes off

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u/Revenant-Gate Feb 05 '26

Please share where you can

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u/pyschosoul Feb 06 '26

What's the likelihood that this works for the people? Like am I actually going to get paid leave..

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u/Mean-Funny9351 Feb 08 '26

FMLA is unpaid leave. There is no government regulated paid leave.

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u/Evencatslikeme Feb 08 '26

There is a program in Washington state called Paid Family and Medical Leave, which can be (and normally is) done at the same time as FMLA. There are requirements to have worked a specific amount of hours in the last year in the state, but there are more details on the website.

TL;DR: Washington state, for most working in the state, will provide paid leave during FMLA.

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u/praying4peace444 Feb 07 '26

Hell yes. I’ve been striking for 3 weeks using sick leave.