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Pittsburgh nurses push for paid family leave for all

Nurses in southwestern Pennsylvania say paid family leave would help ease staffing shortages and improve outcomes for mothers and infants.

Published May 11, 2026, 12:02 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Nurses across southwestern Pennsylvania argue that paid family leave is the straightforward solution to record-breaking staffing shortages and worsening healthcare outcomes for mothers and babies. They are calling for paid leave policies that cover all working families, not just healthcare workers.