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December 2, 2022
Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we'll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story.
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Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we'll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story.
November 30, 2022
Too many employers discriminate and retaliate against pregnant workers when they ask for necessary workplace accommodations so they can continue to work and have a healthy pregnancy. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act would change that. Take two minutes to send a letter to your senators asking them to support pregnant workers.