In the News:
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Bill Prefiled for 2019 KY Legislature
On September 19, BR 51, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, was prefiled by Kentucky Senator Alice Forgy Kerr. This bill clarifies the accommodations that Kentucky employers need to make for pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding employees. It will be considered during the 2019 session of the Kentucky General Assembly.
Right now, advocates are collecting stories from women about their experiences at work. They can be both positive and negative. These stories help to support the need for this legislation, to better help employers understand what they need to do to help their employees. Stories can be given at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1GWuqzBVO1Rb_C85xfCGYpuC9hmF3c67XsFLKybJBg1o/viewform?edit_requested=true
Help the bill out by liking and sharing the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KYPregnantWorkersAct/?ref=br_tf
Read the bill, BR51, at: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/19RS/prefiled/BR51.htm.
Upcoming Educational Opportunities:
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Appalachian Breastfeeding Network Conference, October 12, 2018, Glouster, OH. "Taking off the Rose-Colored Glasses", discussing the real, raw issues in Appalachia including racism, birth trauma, birth practices, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and opioid addiction and how these topics all directly impact breastfeeding initiation and success. For more information and to register, visit https://www.appalachianbreastfeedingnetwork.org/annual-conference.html
- The Michigan BF Network continues to offer free webinars on the third Tuesday of each month. Visit their website,www.mibreastfeeding.org/webinar-series/ for details on upcoming offerings. CERPs/CEUs are available when webinars are viewed live. Archives are available but do not qualify for continuing education.
- The next Bi-Monthly Coalitions Webinar will be Tuesday, October 9 at 2 pm. Topic TBA. For more information, or to register, visit http://www.usbreastfeeding.org/p/cm/ld/fid=46
