For millions of working people across the country, working 40 hours or more per week is not enough to make ends meet. In fact, one in nine U.S. workers are paid wages that leave them in poverty, even when working full time and year-round.
A new bill in Congress will gradually raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour. This is an easy and necessary way to lift millions of working people out of poverty and get our economy moving.
Three weeks ago, lawmakers in the House brought that bill one step closer to a floor vote. Now, we've got to keep the momentum going.
We are counting on you to call your congressperson today. Help us get this bill passed! When you click to call, you'll automatically be connected with your representative.
This is our chance to make a $15 per hour minimum wage a reality for ALL workers. Tell your congressperson that raising the wage is a win-win for workers and the economy. Raising the wage will mean our neighbors can worry less about where their next meal comes from or how to pay for rent. And it will improve the local economy and help small businesses.
Thank you for standing up for workers.
In Solidarity,
Rich
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Richard Trumka
President, AFL-CIO