[Nfbv-announce] Protest

[Fredric Schroeder]

>From John Halverson:

 

Hello Friends,

 

The time of our protest is rapidly approaching.  Many of us may be asked
questions by the public or the press.  I understand we all know the issues,
but our website describing the fair wage issue is extremely informative.  I
would read the frequently asked questions as well as any other information
you may find of interest.

 

The website URL is www.nfb.org/fairwages.

 

Also, below find the flier we are distributing.

 

See you Saturday.

 

John Halverson

 

 

Boycott Goodwill Industries

Don't shop at or donate to Goodwill.

 

 

Did you know that some Goodwill workers with disabilities are being paid as
little as 
22 cents per hour? 

 

It may be legal, but it is not right.

Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act allows employers like Goodwill
to pay workers with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage.  

 

 

UNFAIR! DISCRIMINATORY! IMMORAL!

 

 

Assuming that people with disabilities lack capacity is UNFAIR!

 

Denying disabled workers the federal minimum wage is discriminatory!

 

Paying six-figure CEO salaries while paying disabled workers pennies is
immoral!

 

All people with disabilities, when provided the proper training and support,
can be competitively employed at the minimum wage, free from dependence on
public assistance, and contributing to our nation's bottom line. 

 

Goodwill receives public funds, accepts philanthropic donations, and profits
from the sale of donated goods, but refuses to pay its workers with
disabilities the federal minimum wage. 

 

Don't donate to or purchase goods from Goodwill until it adopts a
responsible corporate policy to pay its workers with disabilities at least
the federal minimum wage. 

 

For more information, visit: www.nfb.org/fairwages.

 



 

 

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