ACLU Supporter –

Our reproductive rights are under attack. We can see that with abortion bans and medically unnecessary restrictions from lawmakers throughout the country.

But there's another fight on this front that you may not know about – one with a solution that's starting to get real, bipartisan support in Congress.

Every day, pregnant workers are fired, forced to quit, or take unpaid leave. Workers must make an impossible choice: a healthy pregnancy or their job. But the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act would create federal protections so we can make decisions about our bodies without risking our livelihood.

In just one week, activists like you will be speaking with representatives on Capitol Hill, urging them to show their support for PWFA by cosponsoring the bill and passing it in the House. Right now, it's critical that we all show resounding support for the bill so this lobby day is a success. Send a message to your representative so they support the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. (And check if they already support PWFA on congress.gov.)

Pregnant employees are routinely denied temporary job accommodations like schedule changes or a break from heavy lifting – even when coworkers who are not pregnant receive such accommodations. And women in low-wage and physically demanding jobs are affected the most.

Urgency around passing PWFA is mounting: Since we launched our campaign in January, 64 new representatives have joined as cosponsors of the bill – including 8 Republicans. Now we need your help to maintain our momentum, secure a strong House vote, and carve a path to victory in the Senate.

It's going to take all of us in order to get there. Tell your representative that you demand critical, federal protections for pregnant workers – protections that are long overdue.

Thanks for taking action,

Vania Leveille
ACLU attorney, fighting for women's rights