Today’s Action: Tell the Senate to pass the PRO Act for Labor day!
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Today’s Action: Tell the Senate to pass the PRO Act for Labor day!
For many Americans, it will be another year of muted Labor Day celebrations, thanks to Covid year 2.
But that doesn’t change the meaning behind this day: to honor and further the labor movement and our workers that keep this country moving in the face of national tragedy. Our essential workers have received floods of thanks (as they should), but not necessarily the actual protections or hazard pay they need and deserve. And still, a year and a half into the pandemic, hospitals are understaffed and at capacity.
In honor of Labor Day (created in response to 19th century worker’s strikes), we hope you’ll take a few moments out of your day to email or call (202.224.3121) your Senators demanding they support the PRO Act when they reconvene!
The PRO Act, or the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, would protect and guarantee the right to union membership and democratized workplaces. Everyone should have the right to organize their workplace and join a union, especially since wages have decreased while the cost of living has increased -- due in no small part to the fact that fewer than 11% of American workers are now unionized.
History shows that unions work. Teachers striking in LA in 2019 negotiated a 6% raise. Striking Frito-Lay workers in Topeka, Kansas, and Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama, have shown us just how valuable the right to unionize is by fighting incredibly wealthy corporations for better working conditions.
The fact is when unions thrive, American workers and families thrive too. It’s that simple. The PRO Act is an essential step in that direction.
Email or call (202.224.3121) your Senators and tell them to help pass the PRO Act in support of worker’s rights!
