Vermont Human Rights Commission Hears Complaint
March 26, 2008 by Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor
Filed under activism, breastfeeding, nursing in public, travel
Nearly a year and a half after Emily Gillette was removed from a Delta/Freedom Airlines flight for refusing to cover up while breastfeeding, the Vermont Human Rights Commission will hear the case. According to the Burlington Free Press, the Commission will review the findings of its investigator, who found reasonable grounds that Freedom discriminated against Gillette. The hearing is set to take place on Thursday, March 27, 2008, and it is closed to the public. While Gillette said she is not required to attend, she traveled to Vermont anyway.
I feel really grateful, still, for the way the state’s set up. And I feel like it’s really important for us to show up as a sign of gratitude for everything the state has done to uphold its laws, and to show up for the commission, who have put so much time and effort into investigating this case. I have so much trust and confidence in the state’s ability do the right thing and follow through with their processes.
Gillette brought her 4-month-old nursling Donovan, and she made a point not to fly Delta or Freedom Airlines!
Yeah to Vermont Human Rights commission. It is about time someone pushed this issue and the way this mamma was treated is unreal. I am very happy with the outcome.
Agreed with Colleen. We have to continue to fight for what should be obvious treatment of humans in a caring society.