How governors and CEOs are negotiating deals in abortion-ban era
Publishing timestamp: 2023-07-10 11:10:29
Summary
The article discusses how governors on both sides of the abortion issue are touting their state laws in economic terms. It mentions that early research suggests that many women and men would refuse to work in a state that bans or restricts abortion. However, there is no evidence yet of an influx of workers or businesses resulting from states' protections of reproductive rights. The article also mentions a survey that found a significant percentage of working women and some men would refuse to work in a state with abortion restrictions. It concludes by stating that companies may use the controversy surrounding abortion laws as leverage in negotiations with states.
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