John,

Millions of workers across the country are being denied a basic dignity in their workplace, the right to sit while performing their jobs. In retail, hospitality, and other industries, employers often enforce standing-only policies, needlessly putting employees’ health and well-being at risk.

Prolonged standing isn’t just uncomfortable, it can lead to severe health consequences like chronic pain, circulatory problems, and long-term musculoskeletal damage. For workers already earning modest wages, these physical tolls only compound their struggles, creating an unjust and unnecessary burden.

Passing Right to Sit legislation is a common-sense solution to this problem. It guarantees that employees who can safely perform their duties while seated have the right to do so. This isn’t a luxury, it’s a fundamental aspect of workplace fairness and a measure that reflects the value of workers’ health and dignity.

Tell Congress to prioritize the health and well-being of American workers by introducing and passing Right to Sit legislation immediately.

Workplace policies should never be a source of harm. Yet, the lack of a legal right to sit continues to exploit and endanger millions of workers. That’s why in states like Michigan, legislation has been introduced to guarantee the Right to Sit for workers.

A similar nationwide bill would protect workers’ health and signal a commitment to equity in our labor policies. No worker should have to endure physical pain to earn their paycheck, especially when a simple solution is within reach.

Sitting at work when reasonable and safe is a small but powerful step toward a more equitable workforce. The bottom line is that workers are people, not machines, and they deserve policies that reflect their basic rights.

This is a critical opportunity to make workplaces safer and fairer for millions of Americans. Urge Congress to introduce and pass Right to Sit legislation without delay.

Let’s keep demanding dignity for workers.

- Amanda

Amanda Ford, Director
Democracy for America
Advocacy Fund