01:37USA: 'More than half the women in my administration are women' - Biden at speech with Harris, Bill Clinton
US President Joe Biden said that more than half of the women in his administration are women, during a speech marking the 30th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in Washington DC, Thursday.
He was joined by Vice President Kamala Harris as he was speaking to a packed room of journalists, officials and guests during the remarks.
"I believe that one of the best ways possible to continue making progress is to ensure women are at every table where decisions are made, every table - not a joke," stated US president Joe Biden.
Biden went on to mention the development of the US economy and the corresponding participation of women, as well as his desire to reinforce a positive trend in the future by relieving low-income earners in the country, for instance.
"You can only take time to care for your loved ones if you can afford to give up your salary," said Biden. "I remain committed to change that and bringing it in line with every single other major economy in the world by passing a national program for paid leave and medical leave," Biden said.
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) guarantees a qualified worker, among other benefits, the right to be absent from work for up to 12 work weeks in a 12-month period.
01:37US President Joe Biden said that more than half of the women in his administration are women, during a speech marking the 30th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in Washington DC, Thursday.
He was joined by Vice President Kamala Harris as he was speaking to a packed room of journalists, officials and guests during the remarks.
"I believe that one of the best ways possible to continue making progress is to ensure women are at every table where decisions are made, every table - not a joke," stated US president Joe Biden.
Biden went on to mention the development of the US economy and the corresponding participation of women, as well as his desire to reinforce a positive trend in the future by relieving low-income earners in the country, for instance.
"You can only take time to care for your loved ones if you can afford to give up your salary," said Biden. "I remain committed to change that and bringing it in line with every single other major economy in the world by passing a national program for paid leave and medical leave," Biden said.
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) guarantees a qualified worker, among other benefits, the right to be absent from work for up to 12 work weeks in a 12-month period.