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Dear John,
The warning signs were there, and our government should have been more prepared. Yet unbelievably when the coronavirus (Covid-19) arrived in America we were not ready to deal with the global pandemic. And as heroic health workers battle to control the virus, the lack of testing kits, masks and life saving ventilators only adds to the crisis. In this time of national uncertainty it is imperative that Congress immediately pass long overdue paid sick leave legislation that protects all American workers. Sign this petition and demand that Congress pass comprehensive paid sick leave for all who need it.
The lack of foresight by the federal government to prepare for Covid-19 is unconscionable and it underscores another unfolding crisis - mass financial insecurity and ruin. Health experts warn that extreme social distancing measures and self isolation is the only way to lessen the curve of infection. But how can we expect workers to risk the prospect of losing their paychecks and possibly their livelihoods? More than ever, everyone needs to know that by protecting their health and the health of the nation they will not put themselves and their families in financial risk. As a climate organization, we at the Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) Action Fund understand the importance of preventing a crisis BEFORE it happens. We've we made it our mission to push for smart climate legislation today, rather than wait until it is too late to make the necessary changes needed to secure a livable planet. The coronavirus global pandemic and its economic fallout is not unlike the global climate crisis. Preventative measures made today — rather than inaction and denial — are the best possible strategy. That is why we are demanding that Congress immediately pass paid sick leave legislation for all workers as soon as possible. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act passed by the House passed last week is a start, but includes sick pay provisions for only about 20% of the workforce and does not apply to those who work in companies of 500 workers or more. And yesterday’s Senate bipartisan agreement on a $2 trillion emergency relief package to address the coronavirus — which gives some workers paid leave — still leaves out millions of people vulnerable to disease and financial ruin. In this crisis, no one can be left behind. It has never been more clear that ignoring the plight of the vulnerable puts the entire nation is at risk. Inaction leads to devastation. Demand with us that protections are put in place for all residents in America. Sign this petition today. Sincerely,
Mike Tidwell
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