[IL-Talk] Dignity in Pay Act

Tue May 21 16:39:13 UTC 2024

Well good I'm glad we're getting this situation resolved. It's been a long
time coming!

Robert Hansen
hansen.robert70 at gmail.com

On Tue, May 21, 2024, 9:52 AM Marilyn Green via IL-Talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> Hello again,
>
> I am pleased to report that the Dignity in Pay Act, HB 793  has made it
> out of committee but we are not there yet. The bill will come to the floor
> within the next few days and we need to be on standby to make calls. Stay
> tuned to our e-mail lists for up-to-date information about the bill status
> and how you can help to make sure that all people with disabilities who
> work in Illinois earn equal pay and work with dignity.
>
> Thanks for all that you do.
>
>
>
> Marilyn Green, President
> National Federation of the Blind of Illinois
> 312-343-8396
> president at nfbofillinois.org
> www.nfbofillinois.org
> Live the life you want!
>
> The National Federation of the Blind of Illinois is a community of members
> and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind.
> Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: president at nfbofillinois.org <president at nfbofillinois.org>
> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2024 9:00 AM
> To: 'NFB of Illinois Mailing List' <il-talk at nfbnet.org>;
> iabs-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: 'president' <president at nfbofillinois.org>
> Subject: RE: Dignity in Pay Act
>
> Hello everyone,
>
> It's time to go into the final push to get the Dignity in Pay Act across
> the finish line. Please file a witness slip before the time of the hearing
> by using the below link:
>
>
> https://my.ilga.gov/WitnessSlip/Create/142668?committeeHearingId=21183&LegislationId=142668&LegislationDocumentId=194469
>
> If you need assistance with completing the form please contact Dave Meyer
> at 708-606-7091. He will complete the witness slip on your behalf. As of
> yesterday we were at almost 300 proponents but the more proponents, the
> better. Our organization has worked for decades to see this change in the
> lives of people with disabilities. Let's show the advantage of collective
> action and eliminate the provision for 14c certificates in Illinois.
>
> Let's go build the National Federation of the Blind!
>
>
>
> Marilyn Green, President
> National Federation of the Blind of Illinois
> 312-343-8396
> president at nfbofillinois.org
> www.nfbofillinois.org
> Live the life you want!
>
> The National Federation of the Blind of Illinois is a community of members
> and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind.
> Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bill Reif <billreif at ameritech.net>
> Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2024 10:46 AM
> To: NFB of Illinois Mailing List <il-talk at nfbnet.org>;
> iabs-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: president at nfbofillinois.org
> Subject: Re: Dignity in Pay Act
>
> I have learned of new information regarding the Dignity in Pay Act which I
> believe represents progress. A hearing has been set for Monday, May 20th
> before the House Labor & Commerce Committee at 3:00PM in Capitol Building
> Room 114. I believe this hearing may be streamed. Its purpose is to
> consider Floor Amendment 3, a compromise which will eliminate 14C
> certificates by 2029.
>
>
> Cordially,
>
> Bill Reif
>
>
>
>
> On 5/15/2024 2:36 PM, Marilyn Green via IL-Talk wrote:
> > Hello,
> >
> >
> >
> > We need your help to get the Dignity in Pay Act past the finish line.
> > The bill will eliminate the 14c provision of the Fair Labor Standards
> > Act that allows businesses that contract with the state to pay
> > subminimum wages to people with disabilities. The National Federation
> > of the Blind has been fervently working for decades to remove this
> > barrier to integrated and competitive employment. It is essential that
> > you call your state legislator tomorrow if you live in one of the
> > following districts and ask them to support the Dignity in Pay Act, HB
> 793:
> >
> >
> >
> >   Anthony DeLuca - 80th District
> >
> > District Office:
> > 195 W. Joe Orr Rd.
> > Suite 201
> > Chicago Heights, IL  60411
> > (708) 754-7900
> >
> >
> >
> > Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar - 22nd
> >
> > District Office:
> > 6500 South Pulaski Road
> > Chicago, IL  60629
> > (773) 581-8000
> >
> >
> >
> > Barbara Hernandez - 83
> >
> > District Office:
> > 540 W. Galena Blvd.
> > Aurora, IL  60506
> > (630) 270-1848
> >
> >
> >
> > Mike Kelly - 15
> >
> > District Office:
> > 4200 W Lawrence Ave
> > Chicago, IL  60630
> > (773) 736-0218
> >
> >
> >
> > Sue Scherer - 96
> > District Office:
> > 1353 E. Mound Rd.
> > Decatur, IL  62526
> > (217) 877-9636
> >
> >
> >
> > Dave Vella - 68
> > District Office:
> > 4007 North Mulford Road
> > Loves Park, IL  61111
> > (815) 329-6741
> >
> >
> >
> > Larry Walsh - 86
> > District Office:
> > 3141 W. Jefferson Street
> > Joliet, IL  60435
> > (815) 730-8600
> >
> >
> >
> > Lance Yednock - 76
> > District Office:
> > 628 Columbus St.
> > Suite 408
> > Ottawa, IL  61350
> > (815) 324-5055
> >
> >
> >
> > Nicole LaHa - 82
> > District Office:
> > 106 Stephen Street
> > Suite 102 B
> > Lemont, IL  60439
> > (630) 410-8466
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks for all that you do.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Marilyn Green, President
> >
> > National Federation of the Blind of Illinois
> >
> > 312-343-8396
> >
> >   <mailto:president at nfbofillinois.org> president at nfbofillinois.org
> >
> >   <http://www.nfbofillinois.org> www.nfbofillinois.org
> >
> > Live the life you want!
> >
> >
> >
> > The National Federation of the Blind of Illinois is a community of
> > members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the
> > nation's blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the
> lives they want.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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