No one in Kentucky should have to choose between the health of their pregnancy and their job. Yet, this is happening all too often in the Commonwealth. The Kentucky Pregnant Workers’ Rights Act (KY PWRA), filed during the regular session of the 2017 General Assembly (HB 260/SB172), would ensure that pregnant workers are given fair treatment on the job and would promote equal opportunity in the workplace. The bills were assigned to committee, but didn't move any further during the short legislative session.
Help us spread the word about the importance of this legislation by writing a Letter to the Editor in the lead-up to Mother's Day (Sunday, May 14, 2017). Here are some resources to help you get started:
Pregnant Workers' Rights Fact Sheet
How-to Write a Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor Examples, newspaper contact information
If your letter is published, please let us know so we can share it on our social media platforms. Email a link or copy of your letter to info [at] aclu-ky.org
