Gretchen Carlson on Forced Arbitration, Age Discrimination, and Worker Protections

Public Opposition to Forced Arbitration

• 💡 The movement to oppose forced arbitration is described as a perfect storm, gaining momentum through media coverage and social media's ability to amplify individual stories.
• 📈 The use of forced arbitration has exploded, with over 80% of employees now under such clauses, up from 2% in 1991.
• 😠 The American public has become increasingly aware and outraged upon learning that forced arbitration removes workers' choice and their Seventh Amendment right to a jury trial.
• 📊 A study commissioned by Lift Our Voices found that over 70% of Americans oppose forced arbitration once they understand its implications, with higher opposition in southern states and among conservative respondents.

Impact of Age Discrimination

• ⚠️ Age discrimination is estimated to be draining $850 billion annually from the U.S. economy, according to an AP report.
• 📉 A study by the Urban Institute revealed that 50% of workers in their early 50s experience involuntary job loss.
• 💔 The emotional toll of job loss is devastating for individuals, impacting their identity, social groups, income, and ability to secure health insurance for their families.
• 🧩 Losing older, experienced workers represents a significant loss for the overall workforce and businesses.

The Role of Lift Our Voices

• ✅ Lift Our Voices, an organization with bipartisan support, advocates for workers' rights to choose how they address discrimination claims.
• 🗣️ The organization aims to educate the public and policymakers about the detrimental effects of forced arbitration and age discrimination.