[il-talk] Action needed - : Met with Schneider's Office

[Gregory Chang Patti]

I just wrote the following letter and sent it via e-mail.  We need many of you to do the same please. 

Dear Ms. Toman:

I write to follow up on a recent meeting you had with Rose Sloan of our national office.  As president of our Illinois affiliate I am asking Congressman Schneider to reconsider the position you articulated during the meeting.  The WIA language was never intended to substitute for our basic stance on subminimum wages.  To say the least the current stance of Congressman Schneider is disappointing.  It is unfair and antiquated to pay less than the minimum wage solely based on disability.  Please speak again with the congressman and convey our request.  Thank you in advance for your time.  

Live the Life You Want.

Patti Gregory Chang
National Federation of the Blind of Illinois, President
NFB Scholarship Committee Chair 
pattischang at gmail.com
www.nfbofillinois.org

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Sloan, Rose" <rsloan at nfb.org>
Subject: Met with Schneider's Office
Date: June 24, 2014 12:42:28 PM CDT
To: "State President, Illinois" <pattischang at gmail.com>, "gmoore3rd at gmail.com" <gmoore3rd at gmail.com>, "annette.grove at goodwill.org" <annette.grove at goodwill.org>

Hi Illinois friends!  

I just met with Congressman Schneider's office, and I am kindly asking you to either personally or delegate following up with Cara Toman (Cara.Toman at mail.house.gov) from his office.  

She said that Congressman Schneider was going to stay neutral on HR 831 because he saw the WIA language as a compromise and middle ground for the issue. 

Although I explained that the issues are related but different, I think hearing from constituents will hopefully help her understand how important it is for HR 831 to pass.  

I thank you for your support, and I look forward to seeing you in Orlando next week!!  

Yours in the fight for fair wages,

Rose 

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