Raquel

Raquel is a hardworking mom from Paterson who works for a mommy and me shelter. Raquel believes it is unfair to her clients when she goes to work sick because she is spreading her illness to the moms and babies at the shelter. She also explains that in 2006 her son was diagnosed with chronic asthma and that since then it has been difficult for her to take off of work to care for him when he’s sick. Raquel believes that workers should be allowed to stay home to care for themselves or their child without the fear of losing a paycheck. An employee shouldn’t have to choose between paying the bills and caring for a sick child.