Wanted to give you a heads up in case you hadn't seen this already about hearing at 9:30am tomorrow (Wednesday Mar 2, Room 330-SW in Capitol) on bill to pre-empt localities from doing ordinances on paid sick days.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/49524585/SB-23-Official-Version-Wisconsin-State-Legislature-via-MyGov365-com
You'll see they're using the language of 'family leave,' but specifics prohibited all relate to the kinds of doctor's appointments and routine illness, preventative and diagnostic appointments, not to mention broad definition of family, found in Milwaukee ordinance.
A city passed a local law backed by nearly 70% of the people, corporate power players don't like it, and now they are trying to silence the voice of workers and take away local control. We are mobilizing even stronger against these rollbacks.
It would be great if you can come to testify in Madison and get a constituent to testify about provisions of paid sick days NOT included in family leave, why so important. If you can't go, can you send a statement in opposition of SB23 (Sick Days Scam).
Let me know if you are in Madison, can go, or know folks who will be there tomorrow morning.
Talking Points: Sick Days Scam (SB23)
- Undermines local control: trying to rob voters in Milwaukee and other cities of their basic right to local decision-making
- If passed, the Sick Days Scam (SB23) would deprive 120,000 Milwaukee families who do not have paid sick leave through their work of the freedom to take care of ill family members without fear of losing their jobs or a paycheck.
- WI Family Medical Leave covers only serious medical conditions and not colds and flu, preventative and diagnostic care, domestic violence recovery, or caring for domestic partnerships
- Paid Sick Days helps families and the economy
- Latest pay-back to corporate donors
Call me with more questions: 414-274-0920
I will send out the press release as soon as finalized.
Thanks,
Dana
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Dana Schultz
Organizer, 9to5 Wisconsin
414-274-0920 (work)
Dana@9to5.org
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