I know firsthand how grueling the lack of structured scheduling can be; I’ve often worked back-to-back shifts without adequate rest and it’s had tangible repercussions on my safety. Not recently as I changed jobs and schedules but within the past two years after another exhausting clopening shifts, I found myself dozing off during my 30+ minute commute home. Not only was I putting my life at risk, but I was also jeopardizing the safety of everyone on the road. It's terrifying to think that a system that fails to provide proper work-life balance is still in place.

The reality is, I'm not alone in this. Across Alabama, countless workers are subjected to unpredictable and exhausting work schedules, making it nearly impossible to plan their lives, care for their health, or even just get enough sleep. This is not just an inconvenience—it's a matter of public safety and human dignity.

We need legislative action! Introducing a Fair Workweek law in Alabama would ensure that workers have:

1. **Reasonable rest between shifts**: So that they can recharge and be at their best, both at work and in their personal lives at least 10-11 hours in between shifts for adequate rest.

2. **Advance notice of schedules**: At least two weeks' advance notice would allow employees to plan their personal and familial responsibilities, reducing stress and enhancing quality of life.

3. **Limits on clopening shifts**: Closing late at night and opening early the next morning should be a choice, not a mandate.

Statistics from states that have enacted similar legislation show reductions in worker stress and improvements in work performance and satisfaction.

By signing this petition, you are not just advocating for a work-life balance; you are standing up for the safety and well-being of Alabama’s workforce and broader community. Please sign to support the passage of a Fair Workweek law in Alabama, to create a better, safer working environment for all. Every name makes a difference.