[IL-Talk] FW: Action Alert--ACT NOW TO END USE OF SUBMINIMUM WAGE IN ILLINOIS

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Hello All,

The National Federation of the Blind and the Illinois affiliate has been
advocating for the elimination of the payment of subminimum wages to
disabled workers. Please support HB 793 by filing a witness slip in support.
See the below email.

 

 

From: Cheryl Jansen <Cherylj2 at equipforequality.org> 
Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 10:06 AM
Subject: RE: Action Alert--ACT NOW TO END USE OF SUBMINIMUM WAGE IN ILLINOIS

 

SUPPORT HB 793

 

It's time for an Illinois that champions equality, dignity, and economic
justice for all workers! The Dignity in Pay Act (HB 793) successfully passed
the House during the spring legislative session, and we hope to see it move
through the Senate in the current Veto Session. This important legislation
aims to phase out the outdated (1938) discriminatory and ableist practice of
paying people with disabilities subminimum (less than the minimum) wage!
This means that people with disabilities can be paid less than what other
workers earn for their work. If this bill passes, Illinois will proudly
become the 19th state to make sure that ALL individuals who work are paid a
living wage. It's time to prioritize dignity and equality in our workforce. 

 

ADVOCATE BY SUBMITTING A WITNESS SLIP TODAY!  

 

HB 793 is scheduled to be heard in the Senate Executive Committee tomorrow
at 1:00 p.m..  Please show your support for this important bill by filing a
witness slip as a Proponent HERE: Click
<https://my.ilga.gov/WitnessSlip/Create/142668?committeeHearingId=21346&Legi
slationId=142668&LegislationDocumentId=179143&SCommittees11%2F26%2F2024-page
=1&committeeid=0&chamber=S&nodays=7&_=1732031519245> 

 

Note: Even if you filed a witness slip in support of HB 793 last week, you
will need to file ANOTHER one for tomorrow's hearing.

 

Thank you for your action and support!