We are on our way to a BF workplace LAW!
Thursday, March 13th, 2008The title of this post is the subject line of an e-mail that Cate sent to me yesterday. So, is it true? YES — in Colorado at least! Cate testified in front of the Colorado Senate Business Committee in support of Colorado House Bill 08-1276: “Workplace Accommodations for Nursing Mothers.” They voted 5-1 in favor (I’d like to wring the neck of the “1″ — what’s wrong with people?) 
Now it goes to the Senate for a vote — and finally (hopefully) to Gov. Bill Ritter’s office.
I wasn’t there to see Cate testify, but I know this much: she was amazing. Get Cate talking about moms and workplace lactation, and she’s unbelievable! She not only explained why workplace lactation accommodation is good for business — but showed that it is not complicated. Her testimony, plus that given by four nursing moms and the La Leche League International founder, will now hopefully put a law on the books that will change the workplace experience for many moms to come.
This goes to show that we CAN ignite change. We can make a difference! Exciting stuff.