[il-talk] Fwd: FW: Meeting Request: HR 831

Thu Sep 11 21:25:57 UTC 2014

Hi Rose,

This is well written.

Robert H.

On 9/11/2014 10:36 AM, Rose Sloan via il-talk wrote:
> Dear Illinois Affiliate,
>
> On Monday, I sent the following message to Mr. Jason Day, legislative
> assistant to Congressman Lipinski.
>
> #########
>
> Good Afternoon Jason,
>
>
>
> I am respectfully requesting to meet with you at your earliest convenience
> to discuss Congressman Lipinski’s views on the Fair Wages for Workers with
> Disabilities Act (HR 831).  Under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards
> Act, entities can apply for special wage certificates that allow them to
> pay people with disabilities less than the minimum wage.  Currently, over
> 300,000 Americans are being paid subminimum wages based on the
> characteristic of disability.  The Fair Wages for Workers with Disabilities
> Act will responsibly phase out Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards
> Act over a three year period.
>
>
>
> Are you available to meet anytime on Wednesday, September 10 or in the
> afternoon on Friday, September 12 to discuss this very important issue to
> people with disabilities?
>
>
>
> I look forward to the chance to meet you.
>
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
>
>
> Rose Sloan
>
>
>
> PS The following Members of the Illinois delegation have cosponsored the
> Fair Wages for Workers with Disabilities Act:
>
>
>
> Congressman Quigley
>
> Congresswoman Schakowsky
>
> Congresswoman Duckworth
>
> Congressman Rush
>
> Congresswoman Kelly
>
> Congressman Enyart
>
>
>
> ########
>
> Four days after sending the meeting request, I still have not heard from
> him.  I also sent similar emails to Jim Callaghan, from Congressman
> Foster's office  (jim.callaghan at mail.house.gov) and Anthony Espinosa from
> Congressman Guiterrez's office (anthony.espinosa at mail.house.gov).  You
> guessed it. I haven't heard from them, either.
>
> I am requesting that you contact them.  Here is a template message:
>
>
> ########
>
> Dear Jim,
>
> My name is _______________, and I am a member of the National Federation of
> the Blind of Illinois.  (If you have a leadership position, place it here:
> for example, and I serve on the National Federation of the Blind of
> Illinois At Large Chapter Board.)  I am writing to voice my support for HR
> 831: the Fair Wages for Workers with Disabilities Act.
>
> HR 831 will responsibly phase out Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards
> Act over a three year period.  Section 14(c), passed in 1938, allows
> entities to obtain special wage certificates.  With these certificates,
> they can pay people with disabilities subminimum wages.  I feel that this
> an outdated practice as I sincerely believe that with the proper training
> and support, people with disabilities can obtain employment worthy of the
> minimum wage or more.
>
> (Insert paragraph here as to why YOU Feel Congressman Foster Should
> cosponsor HR 831)
>
> Did you know that seven Members of Congress from Illinois have already
> cosponsored the Fair Wages for Workers with Disabilities Act?  Congressman
> Quigley, Congresswoman Schakowsky, Congresswoman Duckworth, Congressman
> Rush, Congresswoman Kelly, Congressman Enyart and most recently
> Congresswoman Bustos pledged their support for equality for people with
> disabilities.
>
> I hope that I can count on Congressman Foster's support, and I look forward
> to hearing from you soon.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> YOUR NAME
>
>
> #########
>
> A few reminders. I am asking you to send out 3 emails. They all can be
> exactly the same with two exceptions.  First, make sure you greet the
> legislative aid with his name. Jim is in Congressman Foster's office, Jason
> is in Congressman Lipinski's office, and Anthony is in Congressman
> Guiterrez's office.  Also, don't forget to switch out the Member of
> Congress's name.  Once you fill in the blanks above, you will be set to go!
>   This shouldn't take more than 10 minutes, but the results could be huge.
>
> Also, please don't forget to cc me (Rsloan at nfb.org) on your messages.  This
> will allow me to follow up in a week or so.
>
> As always, do not feel bound to the template message above. If you want to
> craft your own message, that is totally okay.  If you have any questions at
> all, do not hesitate to reach out to me.  I can be reached at 410-659-9314
> ext. 2441 or at rsloan at nfb.org.
>
> I thank you all sincerely for your work.  Let's get this done!!  Remember,
> we are targeting Illinois Democrats so that Senator Durbin will be more
> likely to sponsor a Senate companion bill.  Since February, we have gotten
> 4 Illinois Democrats on board. Let's keep this momentum going!!
>
> Yours in the fight for fair wages,
>
> Rose
>
>
>
>   *From:* Sloan, Rose
> *Sent:* Monday, September 08, 2014 4:06 PM
> *To:* 'jason.day at mail.house.gov'
> *Cc:* State President, Illinois
> *Subject:* Meeting Request: HR 831
>
>
>
> Good Afternoon Jason,
>
>
>
> I am respectfully requesting to meet with you at your earliest convenience
> to discuss Congressman Lipinski’s views on the Fair Wages for Workers with
> Disabilities Act (HR 831).  Under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards
> Act, entities can apply for special wage certificates that allow them to
> pay people with disabilities less than the minimum wage.  Currently, over
> 300,000 Americans are being paid subminimum wages based on the
> characteristic of disability.  The Fair Wages for Workers with Disabilities
> Act will responsibly phase out Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards
> Act over a three year period.
>
>
>
> Are you available to meet anytime on Wednesday, September 10 or in the
> afternoon on Friday, September 12 to discuss this very important issue to
> people with disabilities?
>
>
>
> I look forward to the chance to meet you.
>
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
>
>
> Rose Sloan
>
>
>
> PS The following Members of the Illinois delegation have cosponsored the
> Fair Wages for Workers with Disabilities Act:
>
>
>
> Congressman Quigley
>
> Congresswoman Schakowsky
>
> Congresswoman Duckworth
>
> Congressman Rush
>
> Congresswoman Kelly
>
> Congressman Enyart
>
>
>
>
>
> *Rose Sloan*
>
> Government Affairs Specialist
>
>
>
> *National Federation of the Blind *
>
> 200 East Wells Street
>
> Baltimore, MD 21230
>
> Phone: (410) 659-9314, extension 2441
>
> Email: rsloan at nfb.org
>
>
>
> “Eliminating Subminimum Wages for People with Disabilities”
>
> http://www.nfb.org/fair-wages
>
>
>
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