[NFBofSC] FW: DOJ Proposes Phasing Out Subminimum Wages

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From: National Federation of the Blind <webmaster at nfb.org> 
Sent: Thursday, December 5, 2024 5:05 PM
To: Frank Loza <floza58 at bellsouth.net>
Subject: DOJ Proposes Phasing Out Subminimum Wages

 


 












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National Federation of the Blind Applauds U.S. Department of Labor for
Proposed Rule Phasing Out Subminimum Wages


Organization Urges Congress to Codify Proposal in Statute


The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the transformative advocacy
organization of blind Americans, today expressed its commendation of the
U.S. Department of Labor for its proposed rule aimed at phasing out the
payment of subminimum wages to disabled workers under section 14(c) of the
Fair Labor Standards Act.

"The National Federation of the Blind has fought the payment of subminimum
wages since 1942, so we wholeheartedly applaud the Department of Labor for
bringing forth this proposed rule," said Mark Riccobono, President of the
National Federation of the Blind. "The antiquated and discriminatory
practice of paying subminimum wages is based on false and stereotypical
assumptions about the capacity of the blind and other disabled workers. It
is and always has been an assault on our dignity that devalues not only our
labor, but our very humanity. While we commend this regulatory proposal, we
continue to urge the United States Congress to codify this change into our
nation's statutory law with no further delay, ending this shameful practice
once and for all and relegating it, like other forms of discrimination, to
everlasting infamy."


About the National Federation of the Blind


The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), headquartered in Baltimore,
defends the rights of blind people of all ages and provides information and
support to families with blind children, older Americans who are losing
vision, and more. Founded in 1940, the NFB is the transformative membership
and advocacy organization of blind Americans with affiliates, chapters, and
divisions in the fifty states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico. We believe
in the hopes and dreams of blind people and work together to transform them
into reality. Learn more about our many programs and initiatives at nfb.org.


 

 

	
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