Are Washington Lawmakers Willing to Pass A Bill If It’s Presented as Helping Men? [Video]

During the 2022 legislative session, Washington state lawmakers passed a bill concerned with increasing truck drivers’ access to restrooms. Our video below shows a few clips of legislators talking about the bill, and it ends by posing two questions:

  1. In Washington, are we capable of a passing a bill if it’s presented as helping men?
  2. Can politicians openly express concern for the well-being of men?

Related: Help Us Advocate for the Washington State Boys and Men’s Commission Bill

Info: people killed or injured while working

Over 90% of those killed while working are men
Over 90% of those killed while working are men (2017-2019, Washington State Department of Labor & Industries)
Males suffer over 60% of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses
Males suffer over 60% of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses (2019, Washington State Department of Labor & Industries)