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Health & Fitness

NWSOFA Fiscal Issues and Stand With Women Minimum Wage Day of Action

Join us on Monday, July 14th....from 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Raising the minimum wage isn’t just the right thing to do for workers, it would also boost our economy and our community. Despite support from 7 out of 10 Americans – including President Obama, members of Congress and state and local officials – lawmakers have refused to raise the minimum wage. Our Stand with Women and Fiscal Issues Teams are taking action by continuing our Raise the Minimum Wage Petition gathering. Close to 500,000 signatures have been collected we need 1 Million to let Congress know raising the Minimum Wage is good for women and all families and good for the economy.

Join us. We’ll be at the Arlington Heights and Schaumburg Libraries and at the Palatine Train Station.

Directions:
We’ll be in the entrance to the library from the garage by the elevators. Those going to the Schaumburg Library will be outside on the sidewalk leading to the main entrance but need to not be by the doors. Palatine Train Station-best time is during the morning commute from 7:00-8:30. Call Sara to get copies of the petition and more details. 847-372-5594 Shifts are 2-4,4-6,6-8

RSVP: https://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gs82plCall Sara 847-372-5594 to sign up for the location and time that are good for you.
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