[Nfbk] Minimum Wages for the Blind & Disabled

[Nickie Pearl]

Hi Cindy,  I haven't heard anything, but I will ask Cathy next time I talk 
to her.
Have a great day!
Nickie

-----Original Message----- 
From: cindy smith
Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 5:46 PM
To: NFB of Kentucky Internet Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Nfbk] Minimum Wages for the Blind & Disabled

Do you have an update on the status of this legislation?
Thanks, Nicki.

Cindy Smith

On Nov 14, 2011, at 4:28 PM, Nickie Pearl wrote:

> Hello,
> This is from Cathy, she was having issues getting this to the list.
>
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Cathy
> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 4:24 PM
> To: Nickie
> Subject: Minimum Wages for the Blind & Disabled
>
> Good Morning All.
>
> We need you help! On October 4th Congress introduced HR 3086. This  piece 
> of
> legislation will phase out section 14C of the Fair Labor Standards  Act of
> 1938. Basically 14C gives employers the right to apply for special  wage
> certificates which will permit them to pay blind and disabled  workers 
> less
> than the Federal minimum wage, which is guaranteed to other American
> workers. I have attached a copy of the resolution passed by the  Board of
> Directors of NFBK which we will be sending to all of the agencies in
> Kentucky who hold these certificates. Also attached is the cover  letter.
> Pamela will be sending the list of phone numbers for our Congressmen  here 
> in
> Kentucky. We are asking you to call and tell them to vote in favor  of HR
> 3086.
>
> Talking Points
> 1. The tools and equipment do exist for competitive employment for  people
> with disabilities.
> 2. It is illogical for doubters to be the ones providing training  and/or
> employment for those with disabilities.
> 3. The Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind and Blind Industries and  Services 
> of
> Maryland have relinquished their special work        certificates.
> 4. It has been proven that with a better business model and better
> rehabilitation that persons with disabilities can be productive and
> competitively employed.
> 5. We must remove the misconception of the general public that  people 
> with
> disabilities are not productive enough to earn competitive wages.  This is
> perhaps the largest barrier to the employment of people with 
> disabilities.
> <HR3086 Cover.doc><resolution 03-2011 
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