Attempt at diluting Nebraska paid sick leave initiative held up by filibuster

Attempt at diluting Nebraska paid sick leave initiative held up by filibuster

An amendment that would water down a mandatory paid sick leave initiative Nebraska voters passed in November was slowed down by a filibuster Thursday.

RELEASE: Ballot sponsors oppose efforts to undermine voter-approved Paid Sick Leave (Initiative 436) - Nebraska Appleseed

***For Immediate Release***March 20, 2025 Contact: Sierra Salgado PirigyiCommunications Director, Nebraska AppleseedOffice: (402) 438-8853 ext 116sierrasp@neappleseed.org RELEASE: Ballot sponsors oppose efforts to undermine Paid Sick Leave (Initiative 436) AM545 would prevent some Nebraska workers from accessing paid sick leave LINCOLN, NE – As early as today, the Nebraska Legislature will begin debate on LB415, a bill that contains a pending am…