"I am joining @USDOL, @SecMartyWalsh, @FMCSA and @DemWomenCaucus to raise awareness about sexual harassment in the trucking industry. All women should be able to work in trucking if they want to, without fear of sexual harassment and sexual assault. #EndSexualViolenceInTrucking"Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Jan Schakowsky:
"Female truckers make up just 7% of the workforce. More than 90% of them have reported at least one incident of sexual harassment in their careers. The United States MUST work to ensure a safe and inclusive industry for women who want to become drivers. theguardian.com/society/2022/a"Read on Twitter
"Abortion has essentially been banned in Texas for 8 months. Now Oklahoma has passed similar bounty hunter legislation. States are stripping away womens bodily autonomy until there is nothing left. We NEED the Women's Health Protection Act NOW. #PassWHPA cnn.com/2022/04/28/pol"Read on Twitter
"The trucking industry has the potential to offer drivers a fulfilling career with good pay and benefits. However, the prevalence of sexual assault and sexual harassment prevents too many women from joining and staying in the industry. Trucking leaders must to commit to solutions."Read on Twitter
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