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I& #39;m legit worried about Virginia Democrats (elected and activists) making the #ERA the goal post and not the starting line. We have both majorities and all statewide offices. This can& #39;t be the biggest ask, y& #39;all.
Another "starting line" policy change I expect from VA Dem Majority with a big impact - eliminating the work requirements born from #MedicaidExpansion compromise. Air time on this topic is basically nonexistent.
Virginia is literally last. Dead last. Can not be lower on the list when it comes to workers& #39; rights. So if we want to set some bold goals that are only possible with a Dem Majority let& #39;s focus on workers& #39; rights. For example:
Organized workers have won some of the most historic civil rights protections for all of us. Virginia teachers, firefighters, care workers - every worker deserves the right to organize.
ELIMINATE EXCLUSIONS IN LABOR LAW
Many labor protections like overtime pay, workers comp, and minimum wages don& #39;t apply to all workers. Whether you work in a factory, on a field or in a home, you deserve to be safe and paid fairly. Dems should deliver on this.
Many labor protections like overtime pay, workers comp, and minimum wages don& #39;t apply to all workers. Whether you work in a factory, on a field or in a home, you deserve to be safe and paid fairly. Dems should deliver on this.
RAISE THE WAGE - before my grandchildren are working!
We have been locked into a minimum wage that amounts to poverty wages for decades. If we raise it to $15/hr gradually over the next 10yrs ... we& #39;re still losing. I know we have some Dem economists - let& #39;s get this right.
We have been locked into a minimum wage that amounts to poverty wages for decades. If we raise it to $15/hr gradually over the next 10yrs ... we& #39;re still losing. I know we have some Dem economists - let& #39;s get this right.
IMPROVE WORKPLACE HARASSMENT & DISCRIMINATION LAWS
(Shot) LGBTQ people shouldn& #39;t be fired for their identity
(Chaser) You should have stronger legal remedy if you face discrimination or sexual harassment. We& #39;ve seen repeatedly that our systems fail women & queer people.
(Shot) LGBTQ people shouldn& #39;t be fired for their identity
(Chaser) You should have stronger legal remedy if you face discrimination or sexual harassment. We& #39;ve seen repeatedly that our systems fail women & queer people.
This list could go on for a while since again ... we are last for workers& #39; rights!!
Democrats are the party of, for and by working people, so let& #39;s focus on these policies and others that will help us make sure every job is a good job with dignity.
Democrats are the party of, for and by working people, so let& #39;s focus on these policies and others that will help us make sure every job is a good job with dignity.
THE ASK:
I& #39;m an organizer y& #39;all so the thread had to end with a specific call to action. This session I& #39;m leading @CareInActionUSA& #39;s work in VA to move the dial on these important issues and others. Join our bold, progressive movement: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/join-the-caring-majority">https://actionnetwork.org/forms/joi...
I& #39;m an organizer y& #39;all so the thread had to end with a specific call to action. This session I& #39;m leading @CareInActionUSA& #39;s work in VA to move the dial on these important issues and others. Join our bold, progressive movement: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/join-the-caring-majority">https://actionnetwork.org/forms/joi...
