sick leave

More than 1,400 volunteers fanned out across the city on Wednesday to spread word about the paid sick leave law.

With the City Council legislative session coming to an end this year, sponsor’s privilege—a rarely used and risky power—may be the only way for the 19 term-limited council members to get their bills through before the legislation is stamped “Sine Die” at the close of the year.

More than 1,400 volunteers fanned out across the city on Wednesday to spread word about the paid sick leave law.

With the City Council legislative session coming to an end this year, sponsor’s privilege—a rarely used and risky power—may be the only way for the 19 term-limited council members to get their bills through before the legislation is stamped “Sine Die” at the close of the year.