New York (CNN Business) Top executives from more than 180 companies have a message for lawmakers: Restricting abortion is "bad for business."

A letter endorsed by the business leaders appeared as a full-page ad in Monday's New York Times, declaring "it's time for companies to stand up for reproductive health care."

They argue that limiting access to comprehensive care, "including abortion," threatens "the health, independence, and economic stability of our employees and customers." The letter says strict abortion laws are "against our values" and impede corporate efforts to build diverse workforces.

Yelp YELP H&M HNNMY Twitter TWTR Square SQ Among the list of the ad's endorsers are chief executives from, Slack, Tinder,, and food delivery app Postmates. Jack Dorsey, CEO of, was also on the list, though he signed on behalf of the other company he runs, digital payment firm. The group included fashion designer Eileen Fisher.

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