BLS poll finds 88% of CT voters support paid family leave
On behalf of the Connecticut Women’s Education and Legal Fund, BLS Research & Consulting conducted a poll of 602 registered voters that found the following:
Nearly 9 in 10 (88%) of voters support paid family and medical leave
Support holds up after voters learn the details of the proposal, including that the plan would be employee funded through very small pay deductions
Voters of all political parties support paid family leave—it is truly a bipartisan issue
78% Republicans and 86% Independents favor the policy
Paid family and medical leave is also a WINNING issue for candidates
More than two-thirds of voters say they would be MORE likely to support a candidate for CT General Assembly if that candidate favors the plan
Finally, voters believe paid family and medical leave is good for the economy
Four in five voters believe we need to stay competitive with neighboring states that already have paid leave and pass a plan of our own to attract the best and brightest employees to Connecticut
Overall, this poll shows CT voters are ready for paid leave—they solidly support the policy and will reward candidates who work to pass it.
