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     And they're off! The 2007 KY Legislative Session has begun! Join our ally organizations for lobby days at the Capitol throughout January, February and March. Contact AFSCME Union, Kentucky Fairness Alliance, Fairness Campaign, Kentuckians for the Commonwealth, Coalition for the Homeless, Metropolitan Housing Coalition, and others! Action Alert - Immigrant Workers As you know, immigrant workers are a significant part of our society. During this short legislative session, you have the opportunity to take action this week in support of the rights of all workers. On this Wednesday, February 21, Kentucky Jobs With Justice is co-sponsoring the first-ever Immigrant Rights advocacy day in Frankfort with the leadership of the Kentucky Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights. After taking action in support of SB177, please join us in Frankfort so that you ask your State Senator in person to support this legislation! You can take action on this alert via the web at: http://www.unionvoice.org/campaign/immigrantworkertransport/ik6g86205jnbke? We encourage you to take action by February 28, 2007 Action Alert - Public Workers For years, Kentucky workers have been fighting for a voice on the job and for years the Kentucky State Legislature has denied them that right. House Bill 318, filed by State Representative Joni Jenkins, is a collective bargaining bill designed to give 5,000 workers in Kentucky the right to join a union and speak up together for better benefits, family-friendly work hours and higher wages. You can take action on this alert via the web at: http://www.unionvoice.org/campaign/kypublicworkers/ik6g86rfjkd383? We encourage you to take action by February 28, 2007 Action Alert - Minimum Wage Here's your chance to take action with Kentucky Jobs With Justice during the General Assembly in Frankfort. It is time to raise our state's mininum wage. The federal increase will take effect over two years, but we can push for Kentucky to raise its minimum wage immediately. After you take action on this Alert, join us in Frankfort on this Thursday, February 8th for the minimum wage lobby day hosted by Kentuckians for the Commonwealth. We've got to make sure that our advocacy moves from the arm chair to the halls of public policy decision-making! You can take action on this alert via the web at: http://www.unionvoice.org/campaign/wageraiseky/ik6g864aj8nwdt? We encourage you to take action by February 28, 2007 Raise the Wage, Kentucky! Action Alert - Collective Bargaining Bill For years, Kentucky workers have been fighting for a voice on the job and for years the Kentucky State Legislature has denied them that right. House Bill 318, filed by State Representative Joni Jenkins, is a collective bargaining bill designed to give 5,000 workers in Kentucky the right to join a union and speak up together for better benefits, family-friendly work hours and higher wages. You can see the sample letter and take action on this alert via the web at: http://www.unionvoice.org/campaign/kypublicworkers/ik6g86rfjkd383? We encourage you to take action by February 28, 2007 Restoration of Voting Rights On Tuesday, February 27 join us in Frankfort for a RESTORATION OF VOTING RIGHTS LOBBY DAY focusing on a proposed constitutional amendment to restore voting rights for former felons who have served their debt to society. This day is sponsored by KFTC and our allies in the Restoration of Voting Rights Campaign. Meet in room 111 of the Capitol Annex beginning at 9 am for an orientation and lobbying assignments. We will provide you with appropriate materials and a team of citizen lobbyists to work with. No previous lobbying experience necessary. Kentuckians For The Commonwealth Please visit the KFTC website to find out more about KFTC's "Legislative Priorities for the 2007 General Assembly". Statewide Fairness The statewide anti-discrimination bill has been introduced every year since 2000 in the House and 2004 in the Senate. It symbolizes hope for GLBT Kentuckians and is a rallying point for all who value fairness and equality. To find out more, visit: http://eqfed.org/kyfairness/alert-description.tcl?alert_id=7329689 Health Care For All! Over half a million Kentuckians have no health insurance. Millions more have insurance too costly or inadequate to protect them. The Medicaid crisis threatens many of the most vulnerable. Your voice is needed! To find out more, visit Kentuckians for Single Payer Healthcare And while your busy making some noise - put your money where your mouth is and donate to KY JwJ. Your financial support of KY JwJ makes our coalition work possible by doing something as basic as helping to pay our bills. For example, $450 will pay our telephone bill for 10 months. So, reload your Kroger gift card and donate on-line. |
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