Podcast 29: Swine Flu and Family Leave

This podcast focuses on President Obama’s call for schoolchildren to stay home if they have flu-like symptoms. For them to do so, parents must be able to take sick time – an option only half of all Americans have, forcing many people – especially low-wage workers – to chose between their jobs and their families’ health. Ellen Wallace of Greater Boston Legal Services and Sangita Nayak of 9to5 discuss the issue.