Call Your Legislators Now!!!
October 27, 2021 – November 3, 2021
Members of the Senate and House are considering increasing the minimum wage as this year winds down.
Call them and demand they vote for a minimum wage increase.
Call Your State Legislators
Visit Raise The Wage – Senator Art Haywood (senatorhaywood.com).
Below Tell Your Legislator to Raise the Wage, click the Contact Your Legislator button.
Step One
- Enter your zip code, full name, and email address.
- See your Legislators phone numbers
- Call your Legislators!
Raise the Wage Call Script
Call your State Legislator
Key points to convey:
- Tell the legislator who you are and that you are a constituent (Provide name, address, zip code)
- Tell the legislator to support legislation that raises the minimum wage to $15/hr
- (Optional) Provide a brief personal story in 1 to 2 sentences on why this issue is important to you.
Sample Call Script:
Hello, this is __________. I’m a resident of [local municipality and/or district]. I’m calling to ask [State Legislator] to support legislation that raises the state minimum wage to $15/hr.
Raising the minimum wage to $15 is about dignity, respect, and fairness. Thank you for taking my call!
[IF LEAVING A VOICEMAIL: please leave your full street address and zip code to ensure your call is tallied as a constituent] If calling over the weekend you are more likely to get their voicemail. [Optional Addition]Personal stories are the most effective form of advocacy. Talk about why this issue is important for you or someone you know.
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