Two in three minimum wage workers are women, and many women work in low-wage jobs that pay just a few dollars (or cents) more. As a result, millions of women and families nationwide are struggling to make ends meet. Now there’s a bill before Congress that could have a huge impact for these working families. The Raise the Wage Act would increase the federal minimum wage to $12 an hour and give more than 21 million working women, including 9.3 million women of color, a raise.
At just $7.25 an hour, today’s federal minimum wage leaves a full-time working woman with two children living thousands of dollars below the poverty line. The Raise the Wage Act, just introduced in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, would change that: it would increase the federal minimum wage to $12 by 2020, boosting paychecks for nearly one in three working women — 21.1 million total, including 6.8 million working moms. The Raise the Wage Act would also index the minimum wage starting in 2021 so it keeps up with wages overall. And it would gradually phase out the minimum cash wage for tipped workers to ensure they are paid a fair minimum wage before tips — because right now, employers can pay tipped workers an hourly wage of just $2.13. This bill is critical to the economic security of working women and their families. Urge your Members of Congress to co-sponsor the Raise the Wage Act. Thank you for all you do for women and families. Sincerely, |
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Union of Concerned Scientists: Don’t let your tax dollars wash away
Let’s (re)build wisely in the flood plain.
President Obama has issued an order calling for the sensible use of tax dollars when we build or rebuild structures within the flood plain.
Support these strong flood risk management standards today.
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“I Think That Works!”
This week, the President hosted the Japanese Prime Minister, joked around at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, sat down for an interview with the Wall Street Journal, took a walk with the 2015 National Teacher of the Year, and participated in a “virtual field trip” with students at D.C.’s Anacostia Neighborhood Library.
Want to see more? Check out the latest edition of West Wing Week.
Harry Potter, Math Whiz, and Pencils: 3 Things You Didn’t Know About A Young President Obama
Yesterday, President Obama traveled to the Anacostia Neighborhood Library in Washington, D.C. to announce new partnerships to expand access to free books for America’s students, and to ensure every student has easy access to their local libraries. While in a conversation with kids, the President shared new details of what he was like as a young student.
President Obama on Why Transparency Matters in Securing the Most Progressive Trade Deal in History
The TPP gives us the greatest opportunity to level the playing field for American businesses and their employees. That’s why the President has taken important steps to include new voices in the trade discussion and increase the transparency of our trade negotiations. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, the President laid out what the public can expect to see before he signs an agreement and before any vote is taken in Congress.
America’s Response to the Earthquake in Nepal: What We Can Do to Help
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the heart of Nepal on April 25. It toppled communities, severely cut off access to food and water, and caused tens of thousands of people to take shelter in makeshift camps. Find out how you can help make a difference and assist us in spreading the word.
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Pass the “Puppy Mill Bill”
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