Today, A Better Balance is headed to the U.S. capitol to demand fair schedules for all workers. ABB Co-President Sherry Leiwant will be speaking this afternoon at a Congressional Briefing on the Schedules That Work Act, introduced today in the U.S. House of Representatives (see the image below for more information on the briefing). This groundbreaking legislation would alleviate the burden of abusive scheduling practices that wreak havoc on millions of working families.
Currently, workers at all income levels experience difficulties caring for their families while holding jobs that require around-the-clock availability. Low-wage workers are hit the hardest, often facing erratic yet inflexible schedules that make arranging childcare and transportation a daily struggle. A lack of control over hours makes it difficult for many workers to hold a second job or advance their education, and dramatic fluctuations in weekly or monthly pay make effective budgeting impossible.
The Schedules That Work Act would give workers greater control over their work hours. Among other protections, it would give workers a right to request a schedule change without fear of retaliation, create a right to schedule changes in certain situations, like a childcare emergency, and provide additional payment for workers called in at the last moment. ABB is proud to have worked on this bill, and we hope you will join us in spreading the word about the need for fair schedules. If you’d like to learn more about the Act, we encourage you to read our blog post and join our upcoming webinarthis Thursday. Please click here to register.
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