From Keystone Research Center (http://www.keystoneresearch.org): Have you always wanted to know more about economics? Do you want to learn about innovative policies that have been proven to bring economic benefits to the people & communities you serve? Your opportunity arrives … Continued
Actually, action at any time is appropriate! September 16th, Statewide Across the state, activists will be lobbying their state representatives in-district as a send off action. Let’s send them a message, reminding them that part of their job in 2019 … Continued
Join the statewide coalition of advocates in welcoming our state representatives back to Harrisburg! There will be a press conference and rally at noon in the downstairs East Rotunda of the Capitol building. All day, activists will be meeting with … Continued
From the Economic Policy Institute (http://www.epi.org/): The House of Representatives has passed the Raise the Wage Act, which would raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025. This is thanks to your hard work, and that of … Continued
From People’s Action (https://peoplesaction.org/): Earlier this week, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the Raise the Wage Act of 2019, H.R. 582, which would gradually increase the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 per hour by 2025. This … Continued
From the Economic Policy Institute (http://www.epi.org/): The House of Representatives will vote on a $15 minimum wage TOMORROW! Go to https://epipolicycenter.org/call-your-representative-today-pass-a-15-minimum-wage to see if your Representative is a cosponsor of the Raise the Wage Act, then make a call urging … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center (http://www.pennbpc.org): Increased income from raising minimum wage is greater, and in most cases, far greater than the loss in benefits and new taxes paid HARRISBURG—As Pennsylvania seriously considers raising the minimum wage for … Continued
From the Economic Policy Institute (http://www.epi.org/): It’s been 12 years since Congress raised the minimum wage―the longest stretch in history. This is a shameful benchmark, reducing the living standards of working families in this country and exacerbating poverty and inequality. … Continued
From Restaurant Opportunities Center United (https://rocunited.org/): This is incredibly important. Will you sign our petition in support of the Raise the Wage Act? Go to https://secure.everyaction.com/0rfSviir_kKGzBlXmUpaQA2 to sign now! The Raise the Wage Act would dramatically improve the lives of working … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/07/02/busting-right-wing-talking-point-groundbreaking-study-shows-federal-15-minimum-wage Published on Tuesday, July 02, 2019 by Common Dreams “A $15 federal minimum wage by 2024 will have widespread positive effects for working women and men, kids and communities of color, without causing any job loss.” By … Continued