So yesterday Bernie announced that every woman should have 3 months FREE maternity leave

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7. The US is lagging far behind in maternity leave

Canada:
Length Of Maternity Leave: 52 Weeks
Percentage Of Wages Paid: 55 per cent at 17 weeks for maternity leave, and the additional 35 weeks can be taken by either parent. Wages also depend on province.

Croatia:
Length Of Maternity Leave: 1 Year
Percentage Of Wages Paid: 100

Denmark:
Length Of Maternity Leave: 52 Weeks
Percentage Of Wages Paid: 100

Serbia:
Length Of Maternity Leave: 52 Weeks
Percentage Of Wages Paid: 100

United Kingdom:
Length Of Maternity Leave: 52 weeks; however, pay is only for 39 weeks
Percentage Of Wages Paid: 90 of average weekly earnings for first 6 weeks; £139.58 or 90 per cent of average weekly earnings (whichever is lower) for next 33 weeks

Sweden:
Length Of Maternity Leave: 420 Days
Percentage Of Wages Paid: 80

http://m.huffpost.com/ca/entry/1536120

Bernie's proposal is actually very modest compared to the benefits many other countries have. He has not proposed paternity leave, but doing so would not be particularly radical because that too exists in a number of other countries.