Paid Sick Days Now!
Make your voice heard for paid sick days |
On Wednesday, June 22, we reached a major milestone in the campaign for paid sick days in Seattle: the proposed Paid Sick Days ordinance was formally introduced to the Seattle City Council with a press conference at City Hall that included the mayor, several councilmembers, and UFCW 21 member Tasha West-Baker.
Keep Up the Pressure
The momentum for Paid Sick Days is building. The list of supporters is growing. The issue has received extensive positive coverage in the press. And hundreds of UFCW 21 members who live and work in Seattle have already sent in emails and called City Hall to support paid sick days.
The next big event on the path to passing Paid Sick Days is the public hearing set for July 6th — less than two weeks away. Click here to sign up to attend the Paid Sick Days Hearing at City Hall on Wednesday, July 6th.
Having as many people as possible turn out at that meeting is important, but if you can’t make that date, you can let the City Council know what you think by clicking here to send another quick message urging them to act now and pass the Paid Sick Days ordinance this summer.
What's at Stake
You already know why the Paid Sick Days law is a good idea.
- 190,000 workers in Seattle don’t have paid sick days.
- Paid sick days help prevent the spread of disease.
- Paid sick days ensure safer food.
- Paid sick days help create a healthier community.
UFCW 21 is one of 75 organizations supporting the paid sick days proposal for Seattle. This new common ground proposal was developed with input from progressive small businesses. For more information go to: www.seattlehealthyworkforce.org.
