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MOTHER'S MILK
May 8, 1998
No one disputes that breast milk is
good for babies, but not all employers
support a woman's right to breast feed
or express milk. The New Mother's Breastfeeding
Promotion and Protection Act (HR 3531)
introduced by Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY)
will see that moms have the support
they need at work. The Act will assure
working women up to 1 hour per day (unpaid)
for up to one year to breastfeed or
express milk -- and clarify the Pregnancy
Discrimination Act so that employers
know a woman cannot be fired for these
activities. The bill also calls for
minimum quality standards for breast
pumps and for expanding public awareness
of the benefits of mother's milk.
Tell your member (202-224-3121 or e-mail
your Representative
or Senator
in Congress) to honor mothers everywhere
by signing on as a co-sponsor. Check
bill details and updates at Maloney's
web site.
(WFF 5/8/98)
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