Citizens Petitions

Support Comprehensive Smokefree Policy

Dear Councilman

The health of Spartanburg and all the surrounding town and municipality workers can be greatly improved with the passage of a comprehensive smokefree ordinance—one that includes all hospitality workers in its protections. Earning a paycheck shouldn’t cost someone their health. But, that’s what many of our fellow Spartanburg citizens face when they work in a restaurant or place of business that permits smoking. Hospitality workers are the most exposed to secondhand smoke on the job. A full day’s shift is like smoking a full pack of cigarettes– without even lighting up. Sure, customers have a choice….but most workers do not. Finding a job isn’t so easy in today’s world. Hospitality/restaurant workers are no less deserving of healthy workplaces than the rest of us.

We urge you to support a comprehensive ordinance that includes ALL workplaces. Give us all a chance to earn a living in a healthy workplace.