Believe Quote by Tom Perez
“I believe the passage of a national paid family and medical leave law is not a question of if, but when. But as is so often the case on important public policy issues, we need states and localities to be the incubators of innovation.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Labor Policy Forum, 2023
He argues that a national paid family and medical leave law is inevitable, but stresses that state and local experiments are needed to innovate policy.
In simple terms: National leave law is coming; states must lead innovation.
Key Takeaway
Support local policy experiments.
Themes
policy
innovation
health
family
Mood
optimistic
strategic
Type
advocacy
policy
When to use this quote
- state pilot programs
- employer benefits
- advocacy campaigns
Key Concepts
public policy
legislation
social welfare
Questions to Reflect On
- Which state policies could serve as models?
- How can local successes influence national law?
A Different Perspective
Federal action may be delayed or politicized.
