[Nfbf-l] {Disarmed} Fw: Registration Deadline is February 21 for SILC Member Orientation to IL History & Philosophy Online Course
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Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 12:02 PM
Subject: White House Press Release on Opportunity For All: Rewarding Hard Work
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 12, 2014
FACT SHEET - Opportunity For All: Rewarding Hard Work
Raising the Minimum Wage through Executive Order to $10.10 for Federal Contract Workers
& Calling on Congress to Finish the Job for All Workers by Passing the Harkin-Miller Bill
Today, continuing to fulfill his promise to make 2014 a year of action, the President will sign an Executive Order to raise the minimum wage to $10.10 for
federal contract workers.
The Executive Order the President will sign today will benefit hundreds of thousands of people working under contracts with the federal government who are
making less than $10.10 an hour. It will also improve the value that taxpayers are getting from the federal government’s investment. Studies show that
boosting low wages will reduce turnover and absenteeism, while also boosting morale and improving the incentives for workers, leading to higher productivity
overall. These gains improve the quality and efficiency of services provided to the government.
In his State of the Union Address, President Obama pledged to both take executive action wherever he can and work with Congress to increase opportunity
for all Americans. Consistent with that pledge, the President will continue to work with Congress to finish the job to raise the minimum wage for all Americans
and pass the Harkin-Miller bill so that all workers can be paid at least a $10.10 minimum wage.
vDetails of the Executive Orderv
Ø The Executive Order will raise the minimum wage to $10.10 effective for new contracts beginning January 1, 2015. The higher wage will apply to new
contracts and replacements for expiring contracts. Boosting wages will lower turnover and absenteeism, and increase morale and productivity overall. Raising
wages for those at the bottom will improve the quality and efficiency of services provided to the government.
Ø Benefits hundreds of thousands of hardworking Americans. There are hundreds of thousands of people working under contracts with the federal government
to provide services or construction who are currently making less than $10.10 an hour. Some examples of the hardworking people who would see their wages
go up under this Executive Order include nursing assistants providing care to our veterans at nursing homes, concessions workers in National Parks, people
serving food to our troops, and individuals with disabilities working to maintain the grounds on military bases.
Ø Includes an increase in the tipped minimum wage. This executive order also includes provisions to make sure that tipped workers earn at least $10.10
overall, through a combination of tips and an employer contribution. Employers are currently required to pay a minimum base wage of $2.13 per hour, a
base that has remained unchanged for over twenty years, and if a worker’s tips do not add up to the minimum wage, the employer must make up the difference.
Under the Executive Order, employers are required to ensure that tipped workers earn at least $10.10 an hour. The Executive Order requires that employers
pay a minimum base wage of $4.90 for new contracts and replacements for expiring contracts put out for bid after January 1, 2015. That amount increases
by 95 cents per year until it reaches 70 percent of the regular minimum wage, and if a worker’s tips do not add up to at least $10.10, the employer will
be required to pay the difference.
Ø Covers individuals with disabilities. Under current law, workers whose productivity is affected because of their disabilities may be paid less than
the wage paid to others doing the same job under certain specialized certificate programs. Under this Executive Order, all individuals working under service
or concessions contracts with the federal government will be covered by the same $10.10 per hour minimum wage protections.
Ø Improves value for the federal government and taxpayers. One study showed that when Maryland passed its living wage law for companies contracting with
the state, there was an increase in the number of contractors bidding and higher competition can help ensure better quality. The increase will take effect
for new contracts and replacements for expiring contracts put out for bid after the effective date of the order, so contractors will have time to prepare
and price their bids accordingly.
vContinuing to Work With Congress, States and Localities to Help All Workersv
The President is using his executive authority to lead by example, and will continue to work with Congress to raise the minimum wage for all Americans by
passing the Harkin-Miller bill. The bill would raise the Federal minimum wage for working Americans in stages to $10.10 and index it to inflation thereafter,
while also raising the minimum wage for tipped workers for the first time in over 20 years. The President will also continue to support and encourage
state, local and private sector efforts to increase wages and help more working families.
§ Businesses like Costco have supported past increases to the minimum wage because it helps build a strong workforce and profitability over the long run.
Low wages are also bad for business, as paying low wages lowers employee morale, encourages low productivity, and leads to frequent employee turnover—all
of which impose costs.
§ Across the country, Americans are saying it’s time to raise the minimum wage. The President believes that it’s time for action, and people across the
country agree. Since the President called for an increase in the minimum wage in last year’s State of the Union, five states have passed laws increasing
their minimum wage. And many businesses, from small businesses to large corporations, see higher wages as the right way to boost productivity and reduce
turnover and therefore boost their profitability.
§ Raising the minimum wage is good for government, good for business and workers and key to a stronger economy. A range of economic studies show that
modestly raising the minimum wage increases earnings and reduces poverty without jeopardizing employment. Higher wages can also boost productivity, increase
morale, reduce costs and improve efficiency.
§ Raising the minimum wage will make sure no family of four with a full-time worker has to raise their children in poverty. It has been seven years since
Congress last acted to increase the minimum wage and, adjusted for inflation, today the real value of minimum wage is roughly the same as what it was in
the 1950s, despite the fact that the typical American family’s income has doubled since then. And right now a full-time minimum wage worker makes $14,500
a year, which leaves too many families struggling to make ends meet. Even after accounting for programs like the Earned Income Tax Credit, a family of
four supported by a minimum wage worker still ends up living below the poverty line.
§ Indexing the minimum wage to inflation would help lower-income workers keep up in the future. Since it was first established in 1938, the minimum wage
has been increased 22 times, but was eroded substantially over several prolonged periods between increases because of inflation. Indexing would prevent
a repeat of the 34 percent decline in the real value of the minimum wage from 1978 to 1989 and the 19 percent decline in real value from 1998 to 2006,
as well as the 40 percent decline in the real value of the base wage for tipped workers since it was last raised in 1991. Last year alone, workers earning
the minimum wage basically got the equivalent of a $200 pay cut because the minimum wage stayed the same while the cost of living went up. Democrats and
Republicans agree that indexing the minimum wage to inflation would ensure that working families can keep up with expenses. Unfortunately, those families
will continue suffer if Congress continues to not act.
§ Helping parents make ends meet. Around 60 percent of workers who would benefit from a higher minimum wage are women. Less than 20 percent are teenagers.
Also, those workers who would benefit from an increase in the minimum wage brought home 46 percent of their household’s total wage and salary income in
2011. Raising the minimum wage directly helps parents make ends meet and support their families.
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Sent: Friday, February 14, 2014 9:13 AM
Subject: FW: Registration Deadline is February 21 for SILC Member Orientation to IL History & Philosophy Online Course
Good morning,
Below is a SILC Orientation training offered through ILRU and facilitated by Bob Michaels. If you are interested in taking this three week, on-line course (especially for those of you who are newer members) Jenny can assist you with the registration.
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From: Bob Michaels [mailto:bobmichaels at cox.net]
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 4:51 PM
To: Michaels Bob
Subject: Fw: Registration Deadline is February 21 for SILC Member Orientation to IL History & Philosophy Online Course
Some time in the past you or your predecessor asked me to let you know when I will be doing some online SILC training. We are offering a new course called More Than a Motto: SILC Member Orientation to
IL History and Philosophy Online Course. This course will be held in March and the deadline for registration is February 21. I tested out this class last year and it was well received.
From: SILC-NET
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 6:05 AM
To: bobmichaels at cox.net
Subject: Registration Deadline is February 21 for SILC Member Orientation to IL History & Philosophy Online Course
More Than a Motto: SILC Member Orientation to
IL History and Philosophy Online Course
Course Dates: March 10-28, 2014
Registration Deadline: February 21, 2014
Purpose: This three-week course orients members of SILCs to the history and philosophy of independent living and applies the principles and philosophy of independent living to situations commonly encountered by statewide independent living councils.
Course Level: Introductory
Target Audience: New members and new staff of Statewide Independent Living Councils.
Course Objectives: Upon completion, participants will be able to:
1.. Describe how the Independent Living philosophy provides the foundation for the purpose and duties of a SILC.
2.. Explain the history and philosophy of Independent Living.
3.. Identify approaches to integrate the principles of IL philosophy into daily SILC activities and practice.
4.. Define terms that are frequently used by SILC members and staff.
The course utilizes a participant text and the Internet for participant interaction. The text is designed to provide sufficient background information to make it possible for all students to assume an active role in online discussions. The course uses scenarios and exercises to stimulate discussion and debate. Additional resources will be recommended, but not required, to enhance the participant's understanding of the topic.
Format: The course spans three weeks and uses a website to engage participants in discussion of the content and issues. The instructor is available to lead the forum on the website and for technical assistance throughout the course. Participants are asked to read the assignments, review scenarios that address course content, and engage in the online class message forums. Participants can access the course website at any time of the day or night. This can be done from any computer with an Internet connection. Participants should plan on spending 1-2 hours each day reading assignments, completing course work and participating in the discussion.
Instructor: Bob Michaels is a long-time consultant and trainer for the Independent Living field. Michaels provides considerable training and technical assistance to the field through the IL-NET program.
A full course calendar is on the ILRU Website.
You may register online or by mail. Online registration is encouraged.
For mailed registration, complete, print and mail the form found at this link:
https://vovici.com/wsb.dll/s/12291g5492d
The mailing address for registration is:
ILRU/ONLINE LEARNING
TIRR Memorial Hermann Research Center
1333 Moursund
Houston, TX 77030
See ILRU policies for Multiple Participants from the Same Organization, Notification of Acceptance, and Refunds/Cancellations
METHOD OF PAYMENT: Payment may be made by credit card through the website at the time of registration. Do not send credit card information by e-mail, since such transactions are not secure. Checks or money orders are also accepted and should be mailed with a completed registration form. Return your completed registration form and payment to the address listed above.
COURSE FEES: The course fee is $100 per participant.
OTHER QUESTIONS: If you have general questions about how to do an online course more information can be found on our website.
REQUEST FOR CLASS EXTENSION:
If during an online course exceptional circumstances arise that make completing the course by the last day of class impossible, a student may contact the course instructor and request an individual extension of the course end date. All extensions are made at the discretion of the course instructor(s). Requests for an extension to complete course work must be made prior to the last week of the course and as a rule extensions will not be granted for a period longer than one week from the official course end date.
REFUND POLICY: Withdrawals, requests for refunds or requests to apply tuition to a future course must be received in writing or by email BEFORE the first day of the course; otherwise no refund or credit can be made. Registrations are non-transferable after the beginning of the course. Only a limited number of participants can be accepted for each course. Withdrawals prevent others from participating.
The IL-NET is a national training and technical assistance project working to strengthen the independent living movement by supporting Centers for Independent Living (CILs) and Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs) directors, managers, and staff.
PRESENTED BY SILC-NET: Support is provided by the U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration. No official endorsement of the Department of Education should be inferred. The SILC-NET is a part of the IL-NET national training and technical assistance project for centers for independent living (CILs) and statewide independent living councils (SILCs) (H132B120001).
The IL-NET is operated by Independent Living Research Utilization (ILRU) in partnership with the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) and the Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL). Online courses are facilitated by Utah State University Center for Persons with Disabilities. ILRU is a program of TIRR Memorial Hermann, a nationally recognized rehabilitation center for persons with disabilities.
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