Workers Provide Compelling Testimony On Paid Sick Day Legislation
Reality Check: Over 135,000 Vermonters have NO paid sick day
For the past three months the VLWC has been working closely with a coalition of unions, advocacy organizations and businesses on H. 337. The legislation would guarantee 7 paid sick days annually to any worker who works more then 30 hours per week, and be pro-rated for part-time workers. As many of you know, working Vermonters across the state must choose between paying for rent, food or fuel and taking care of themselves, their partner or their children when they are sick.
On March 13th in front of a joint hearing with House General, Housing and Military Affairs Committee and House Commerce Committee we heard brave and powerful testimony from 10 workers about their experience without paid sick days or working with children whose parents lack this benefit.
Although, it does not appear that their will be further movement on guaranteeing all Vermonters paid sick days this session, we are planning to build upon this momentum towards next year. As sick day policies are be discussing in 12 states, the recent adoption of a policy in Washington DC, and the 1 year anniversary of San Francisco's sick day policy there is a lot of to be learned from other successes.
Over the next year we plan to organize and build a sustained movement to make sure that in 2009 we can guarantee all Vermonters this right. If you want to get involved in your community, don't have paid sick days yourself, or want to help build this movement give us a call at 802-863-2345 x8 or send us an e-mail.
On the Radio: The VLWC Takes Our Message to the Air Waves
Starting Monday Feb. 25th the VLWC has been hosting "Equal Time Radio" from 1-2pm every Monday on WDEV in Waterbury - FM 96.1 AM 550.
Recently, Peace and Justice Center and the Vermont Livable Wage Campaign were approached with a unique opportunity to take our message of economic justice and livable wages to the air waves.
The call in radio program, formerly hosted by Anthony Pollina, will continue to air four days per week, Monday-Thursday. The other hosts include, Dr. Deb Richter of Vermont Health Care for All on Tuesdays, Carl Etnier of Peak Oil Awareness on Wednesdays and Traven Leyshon of High Road Vermont on Thursdays.
To join in the conversation on Equal Time Radio with any of the host call 1-877-291-8255.
Have a show idea email Colin at livablewage@pjcvt.org or call 802-863-2345 x8
Are you a tipped worker?
Do you know your rights?
Watch our short video, Survival Tips, to learn more.
Give to the PJC |
2008 Livable Wage Figures Read full study by the Vermont Joint Fiscal Office |
Equal Time Radio |
1. Action: Important Economic Development Meetings Across the State 2. Action: Call the Governor and Legislature - Proposed Budget Cuts Hurting Vermonters 3. Labor Forum: Turn American Health Care Around – Wed. April 23rd, 6:30pm 4. Internships: Spend the Summer Fighting for Social Justice at the PJC 5. On the Radio: Hunger in Vermont – What can be done? Join the Vermont Livable Wage Campaign Action Alert E-mail List Today! |
|
|
Home | Mission | FAQs & Facts | Campaigns | Contact Us | Site Map
Vermont Livable Wage Campaign
21 Church Street, Burlington, VT 05401
802.863.2345 x8 livablewage@pjcvt.org
© 2007 Vermont Livable Wage Campaign