Call Your Legislators
Wednesday, October 6 – Wednesday, October 13
Pennsylvania’s minimum wage has been stuck at $7.25/hr. for too long.
Now is the time to raise the minimum wage!
WE NEED YOUR HELP NOW!
What can you do?
Get Fired Up! Visit Raise The Wage – Senator Art Haywood (senatorhaywood.com).
Take Action! Tell your Legislator to RAISE the WAGE!
Here’s how:
- Click HERE Contact Your Legislator
- Enter your Zip Code, Full Name, and Email Address
- See your State Legislators’ Phone Numbers!
- Call them! See the Call Script below!
Here are some tips for successful phone calls:
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.
Here is a 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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