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After months of watching the U.S. Senate leadership stall on bills to protect working families, it's clear that we MUST win a pro-worker Senate in order to achieve real legislative victories to strengthen our rights and get working families relief during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. The Georgia Senate runoff elections are our chance to do just that!
If Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff win, Mitch McConnell will lose control of the Senate. That means Republicans will no longer be able to block things like a federal stimulus, the PRO Act, or many other desperately needed reforms.
Sign up to phone bank for Tuesday December 22nd, Tuesday December 29th, and/or Monday January 4th, from 6-8pm.
Support Covid-19 Protections for manufacturing & factory workers
Rep. Pete Capano is sponsoring legislation to protect workers and we need to help to get it passed.
The bill, H. 4738 An act relative to manufacturing and factory worker protection, would protect workers by requiring employers to:
- Grant at least 14 days of paid sick leave for anyone reporting potential Covid-19 symptoms or in close contact, even if testing is limited or while awaiting results
- Employ trained medical professionals to privately screen employees
- Ensure distancing, provide PPE, and disinfect facilities between shifts
- Establishes a procedure for closing a shop that is deemed unsafe for workers
How YOU can help:
*****BY 5pm FRIDAY, JUNE 5th*****
Submit a video testimony through this link H.4738 - submit testimony
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Submit written testimony via email to [email protected] and [email protected]
Sample Script: “My name is _______. I live in ______, MA. I support bill H. 4738 because ________.
EXAMPLES: “I’m worried about getting my family sick from going to work.” “I take care of an elderly parent and don’t want to expose them.” “I am at high risk and I am afraid I’ll get sick at work”
After you’ve submitted your testimony, let your steward know!
We need all Local 201 members, retirees, and friends to write their State Reps and State Senators and ask for their support on this bill. There is a very short window of time. Please go to https://actionnetwork.org/letters/protect-manufacturing-and-factory-workers-during-the-covid-19-emergency/ today and sign the letter to tell your elected officials to stand up for our safety!
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