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I. In The News: A Living Wage as Econommic
Stimulus
II. Mass Action: Don't Let Lobbyists Derail
Obama's Healthcare Plan
III. Dynamic Website Now Live!
IV. Uptown NY YCL Club Organizing Around
Economic Crisis
I. In The News: A Living
Wage as Economic Stimulus
by Joel Wendland
"To the little fanfare, the federal minimum wage rose to
$7.25 per hour July 24th. It was the third scheduled raise in minimum
wage since 2007. A higher minimum wage is the best kind of economic
stimulus for working families, say workers' rights advocates and even
some business owners. But, they add, as it stands it has a long way to
go to be high enough for working families to live on."
For the full story check out the Political
Affairs site.
Discussion Questions:
1. Did you or anyone you know get a raise from the
latest hike in the minimum wage?
2. Do you think the hiking in the minimum wage was high
enough? What would be a liveabel wage where you live?
3. How far do you think raising the minimum wage and
passing EFCA would go to help restart our economy?
4. Are there other measures that need to be taken to
help stimulate the economy and creates more jobs?
II. Mass Action: National
Call-in Day for Health Care, TODAY
"While Congress is on recess in August, 400,000
Americans will lose their health care coverage, according to the Center
for American Progress...it's time for Congress to hear the voices of
America's Workers!" Call 1-877-264-4226 and tell your representative in
the U.S. House to support the House Health Care reform Bill H.R. 3200.
You can also fax or email your representative the same message"
Visit the AFL-CIO
NOW BLOG to read the whole write up, or for more information!
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