Access to reproductive health care, including contraception, increases women’s labor force participation, boosting economic output. Banning access to abortion would expand and intensify poverty for women and their families. Institutional investors representing nearly $550 billion in assets under management signed on to a statement calling on corporations to ensure access to comprehensive reproductive health care services, respect and protect the personal health information of patients and individuals, and provide family-friendly benefits. Companies in Ohio can do that and more, by speaking out in favor of access to comprehensive reproductive health care and giving employees paid time off to vote on Election Day. Comprehensive reproductive and maternal health care is essential for workers and their families, and it should be a foremost priority for businesses.

Source: Forbes October 25, 2023 08:34 UTC