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Dear John,

When we won the fight for the Pregnancy Discrimination Act more than 40 years ago, it was a great victory that made pregnancy discrimination illegal. 

But it wasn't enough to fully change the culture of bias against pregnant women and working mothers in the workplace. 

Pregnant workers are still being forced to choose between their paycheck and their health way too often. That's why we helped draft the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act would help ensure that pregnant and postpartum workers aren't forced out of their jobs by being denied small accommodations - such as carrying a water bottle or sitting instead of standing - that would help keep them healthy, working and supporting their families. 

Join us in calling on Congress to pass the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act now! 
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It's past time for this bipartisan, commonsense bill to finally be signed into law. 

Women in every industry report pregnancy discrimination, including in the industries with the highest share of female workers, such as health care and social assistance and educational services. Many women are forced off the job early, causing financial distress. Others are denied simple accommodations, causing health issues for themselves and their pregnancies.

Black women are disproportionately affected. They are more likely to work in inflexible and physically demanding jobs that can present specific challenges for pregnant workers, such as home health care, food service, package handling and cleaning. 

Black women are also at a higher risk for pregnancy-related complications like pre-term labor, preeclampsia and hypertensive disorders. Losing your wages or health insurance due to pregnancy discrimination makes it even harder to get treatment. 

Passing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is critical to addressing the Black maternal health crisis and to making sure that all pregnant workers can have safe and healthy pregnancies without sacrificing their paychecks.

Tell Congress: pregnant people deserve the right to discuss accommodations, like more frequent bathroom breaks, without worrying about being fired. 
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Thanks!

- Lelaine

Lelaine Bigelow
Vice President, Congressional Relations

 



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