Monday, June 10, 2019

US CEOs Campaign for Abortion Access

Dozens of CEOs in the United States have signed an open letter arguing that restricting access to abortions is bad for business. 

They say access to abortion is an issue of workplace equality and economic prosperity. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 


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More than 180 CEOs signed the letter declaring it's time for companies to stand up for reproductive health care. 

They argue limiting access to comprehensive care, including abortion, threatens the health, independence and economic stability or employees as well as customers. 

The letter appears as a full page advertisement in the New York Times.

Those who signed it include chief executives in businesses racing from tech to fashion, entertainment, and finance.