Please take a moment to send an email to your Washington State Legislators and Gov. Chris Gregoire urging their support of the Worker Privacy Act!

The Worker Privacy Act (HB 1528 and SB 5446) would allow workers in Washington state to choose whether or not to participate in employer communication on issues of individual conscience, including politics, religion, charitable giving, and unionization.  Employers would retain their freedom of speech on all issues, including these.  But under the Worker Privacy Act, they would not be able to require employees to participate in such meetings, or punish or fire those who opt out. 

Please send an email urging your lawmakers to support the Worker Privacy Act!

Dear [ Decision Maker ] ,

I'm writing not only to urge your support of the Worker Privacy Act (HB 1528 and SB 5446), but also for you to do what you can to make sure these important bills get the floor votes they deserve.

This is important legislation that protects the First Amendment rights of both employers and workers, for whom that right must include the freedom not to listen.

Employers should have the right to share their personal opinions regarding matters unrelated to work with their employees. But they should NOT have the right to force those opinions upon employees, under threat of firing or discipline. Workers who choose not to participate in communications on matters of individual conscience -- religion, politics, unionization and charitable giving -- must be protected from retaliation.

The Worker Privacy Act establishes a fair and reasonable minimum standard for protection of freedom and privacy in the workplace, and in no way is a "gag rule" as corporate lobbying groups seek to portray it.

Again, I urge your to support this important legislation and bring it to a vote as soon as possible.

Sincerely,

Campaign Launched:
January 28, 2009