Alex Lloyd Hunter - The Dad Shift, parents campaigning for better paternity leave in the UK

Episode 190 - Alex Lloyd Hunter - The Dad Shift, parents campaigning for better paternity leave in the UKThe Dad Shift is a group of men, dads and other parents campaigning for better paternity leave in the UKThe UK’s pat leave problemThe UK’s statutory paternity leave is bad. Really bad. In fact, it’s the worst in Europe.Dads and non-birthing parents get only two weeks off, paid at less than half the minimum wage. Self employed people get nothing.There’s now loads of evidence that this is bad for everyone: mums, dads, kids, and society as a whole.We are calling for paternity leave that is:SubstantialGives dads enough time off to support their partner and bond with their kids, without taking leave away from mums.AffordableIs paid at a rate that means everyone can afford to take it, with self-employed people getting paid too.EqualGives both parents equal leave, so mums and dads are free to shape their own roles in the family, not have them dictated by gender.This is a fight for all parentsWe’re campaigning for substantial, affordable and equal leave for both parents in every relationship - same-sex, heterosexual, or adoptive - and for self-employed people. donate here!https://dadshift.org.uk/?form=websitehttps://dadshift.org.uk/___https://dadspace.camusic provided by Blue Dot SessionsSong: The Big Ten https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/258270