Purpose of Convening:
Convene Southern advocates who are engaged in paid leave advocacy in their states to deepen relationships and strategize around expanding access to paid family & medical leave across the South.
Share the latest research, messaging, and advocacy strategies on this issue, along with lessons learned from successful campaigns in other Southern states.
Contextualize the fight for paid leave as an important part of the larger movement towards racial, gender, and economic justice in the South.