[Ohio-talk] Calls to Marcia Fudge this week

[Barbara Pierce]

I requested people to call Marcia Fudge's office this week to urge her to
hold fast on getting rid of Section 511 of Title V of the Workforce
Investment act. These negotiations are going on this week, so Friday is the
last day for calling. I have learned that Jesse Barba is the staffer we need
to talk to. He is the one William and I met with in January. Here is the
speech outline you can use:
 
Hi! My name is ________. It is my understanding that discussions are being
held to resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of the
Workforce Investment Act. Since Representative Fudge is on the Education and
Workforce committee, I am calling to voice my objection to Section 511 of S.
1356, which endorses segregated subminimum wage training and employment. I
am also concerned with the language that diminishes the quality of
rehabilitation services by transferring the Rehabilitation Services
Administration from the Department of Education to the Department of Labor.
I urge Representative Fudge to ensure that these sections are removed before
the WIA language is finalized. Thank you!
 
Marcia Fudge's phone number is 202-225-7032. Please call today.
 
Barbara Pierce

President Emerita

National Federation of the Blind of Ohio