1. Working Mothers The Value of Maternity Leave “I really felt discriminated against somehow because I was working and had a child. My supervisor would stand at the timebook if I were late (which was often because of having to take my girl up 4 flights of stairs to the babysitter with all her baby stuff in tow). When I pumped breastmilk in the bathroom, this supervisor would make comments outside if I took too long. She was awful.” Sabrina Wilks

2. What is in Place Now? How is maternity leave defined? Who does not benefit? What is being offered in other countries ? Who benefits?

3. Why are Maternity Benefits important? What Happens when we DON’T have them? IT DEVALUES: The Family The Professional Environment Maintaining a healthy life balance

4. Creating a Balance & Further Progression of Mothers in the Workforce What Happens when we DO provide benefits? Family Value The end result and impact on children that having sufficient time off after giving birth produces Economic Value The contribution that mothers make to the work environment Natural Value The element that mothers add to the value of our society