To: Peggy Young
Defend Pregnant Women’s Rights!
Dear Peggy, thank you. Thank you for taking a stand against UPS for violating the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and standing up for pregnant workers across the nation. Your SuperMom bravery is an inspiration to us all! Thousands of moms, dads, women, and men are standing with you today as you take your case to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Why is this important?
Peggy bravely stood up to UPS for violating the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and now her case is headed to the U.S. Supreme Court, where it will be heard on Wednesday, December 3rd.
When Peggy Young, a UPS driver for 10 years, found out she was pregnant, her doctor recommended that she avoid lifting more than 20 pounds. But UPS refused her request for “light duty” — even though the company provided accommodations to people with disabilities, on-the-job injuries, and even to people who had lost their drivers’ licenses as a result of DUI convictions. Instead, Peggy was pushed onto unpaid leave for the duration of her pregnancy and lost her UPS-provided health benefits when she needed them most. [1]
Send this SuperMom a message of support for standing up for her rights and the rights of pregnant workers across the nation. Sign our note AND leave a personalized message of your own!
* We’ll make a giant Thank You card for Peggy with your signature on it, and will hand-deliver each message of support (along with a beautiful bouquet of flowers and a MomsRising t-shirt!) to Peggy and her legal team on Wednesday, December 3rd, the day her case (Peggy Young vs. UPS) will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court.
[1] National Women's Law Center - Fair Treatment for Pregnant Workers: Peggy Young's Story