Too often, "women have to choose between working through unbearable pain, losing income they can’t afford to go without, or tapping into a limited number of sick days," writes Congresswoman Ansari.

Across the U.S., millions of women have to choose between working through unbearable pain, losing income they can’t afford to go without, or tapping into a limited number of sick days that then won’t be there if they have the flu or a doctor’s appointment. For low-wage workers, the choices are even more limited, with no work from home or sick leave options.

When I woke up on the floor of that bodega in 2015, I was 23-years-old and terrified that asking for time off would hurt my career. But now, I’m a member of Congress with the power to do something about it.

I’m introducing legislation to give workers up to 12 days of paid leave a year for reproductive health. It would cover period pain, yes, but also menopause symptoms, IVF, miscarriages, endometriosis flare-ups, and more. And it isn’t just for women—men could leverage the policy to get a vasectomy or fertility treatments. It’s a policy that’s inclusive, smart, and cost-effective.

    • velma@lemmy.blahaj.zoneOP
      4·
      5 hours ago

      Narcissistic for posting about a reproductive health bill in the United States community?

      Sure, dude.

      Have fun trolling, you’re not good at it.

      • imeansurewhynot@sh.itjust.works
        2·
        5 hours ago

        yes, i know it’s a four syllable word, but it’s in the dictionary. it is really self-centered to pretend that the US is the only American country.

              • imeansurewhynot@sh.itjust.works
                1·
                5 hours ago

                not what happened, joke. i pointed out the United States is not “America”, which is correct. Not being the only country enrages you, so you threw a hissy fit.

                Your tantrum is your thing, don’t get any on me.

                • velma@lemmy.blahaj.zoneOP
                  3·
                  5 hours ago

                  You came into this US based community and threw a tantrum that people were talking about the United States.

                  Have anything to actually contribute to the conversation or did you just want attention, little boy?

                  • imeansurewhynot@sh.itjust.works
                    1·
                    5 hours ago

                    I explained basic geography, which made you throw a tantrum.

                    Again, that is you. Not me. Being self-centered just makes you think that everybody is doing the same thing you are doing, little boy.