Stick Together

Paid Parental Leave for grieving parents


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When Chris Breen and his wife lost their baby Priya when she was just six weeks old, they needed time to grieve.But while Chris was still able to take his planned three months of parental leave, his wife, who goes by the name Priya’s mum, was forced back to work.That's because her planned paid maternity leave was cancelled by her employer. The two embarked on an important but very emotional campaign to ensure that paid parental leave cannot be cancelled in the event of still birth or infant mortality. I had the privilege of speaking with both of them, and here’s their story and campaign.Sign the petition here
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Stick TogetherBy Annie McLoughlin, James Brennan, Tobia Severi.

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