ACCEPT NOTHING LESS THAN A HEALTHY AND SAFE WORKPLACE
CALL YOUR STATE LEGISLATORS
Advocates nationwide call for a laws addressing workplace abuse to improve work cultures.
To introduce bills in your state, email info@endworkplaceabuse.com.
ASK FOR CHANGE
Asking your state legislators for change is simple:
- Find your state legislators.
- Call and ask them to sign onto the bill. Legislators care most about what their own constituents want so they can get re-elected. So if you live in the district of the legislator you’re calling, let whoever answers the phone know that upfront. Tell whoever answers the phone “Hi! My name is (YOUR NAME). I live in (NAME OF YOUR TOWN). I’m calling to ask (NAME OF THE LEGISLATOR) to sign onto (BILL NUMBER AND NAME OF BILL).” They may ask you your address.
- Ask others to do the same.
SHARE YOUR STORY
Validate others by sharing your story anonymously for hearing packets, blogs, and social media videos. A suggested outline for your 1-2 page story includes:
Where’d you work? What did you do?
How did the bullying begin? What tactics were used? How’d it escalate?
How did you feel?
How did your employer react (or not react)?
What was the impact on you?
What was the impact on the organization?
Why do you want workplace bullying legislation to pass?
What advice do you have for others going through bullying at work?
SPREAD THE WORD
SEND THIS LETTER TO FRIENDS
Help get the word out. Fill in the blanks below and then email this letter to friends.
Dear (INSERT NAME),
I ask you to contact your state representatives and senators today to urge them to support the (INSERT BILL NUMBER AND NAME).
We can’t tolerate abuse that endangers the health of workers. It shouldn’t be legal for a supervisor or co-worker to abuse you at work. And it shouldn’t be legal for your employer to simply ignore the problem. This bill would hold employers accountable.
I support this bill because no one should have to choose between providing for themselves or leaving an abusive work environment.
Will you contact your state legislators today and ask them to support (INSERT BILL NUMBER)? http://www.openstates.org
You can go to http://www.endworkplaceabuse.com for more information or to sign up for updates.
Thank you,
(YOUR NAME)