Protecting the climate and putting money in your pocket

Indivisible SF Newsletter
View this email in your browser ([link removed])
[link removed]


**
Biden Admin climate action: Spring 2024
------------------------------------------------------------
President Biden commemorated the fifty-fourth anniversary of Earth Day by highlighting grant funding for rooftop solar and an expansion in benefits for the American Climate Corps. This spring, the Biden administration has continued its work to fulfill President Biden’s commitment to climate action, through ongoing implementation of the Biden Infrastructure Law, the Inflation Reduction Act, the CHIPS & Science Act, and other legislation.

Two of the Biden-Harris administration’s recent actions benefit the whole country, and one of them continues support for the Port of Oakland’s clean energy initiatives. The Biden-Harris administration has accomplished the following:
* issued the first-ever national, legally enforceable drinking water standard to restrict harmful per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS);
* published a final rule to maximize protections for more than 13 million acres in the western Arctic; and
* invested over $1 billion in hydrogen projects at the Port of Oakland as one of ten regional hubs to facilitate the production and utilization of renewable, clean hydrogen across California.

Learn more about the Biden-Harris administration’s latest climate actions ([link removed]) in our blog.



**
President Biden delivering for American workers
------------------------------------------------------------
The Biden Administration’s Department of Labor announced two new actions today that will put money in Americans’ pockets:
* The Federal Trade Commission has finalized a rule that bans non-compete agreements ([link removed]) . These agreements prohibit employees from changing jobs and taking their knowledge and experience with them, limiting their options and denying them the full market value of their labor. Now you’re able to seek a better job that will pay you your worth.
* The Department of Labor has finalized a rule that will raise the threshold for overtime pay for salaried workers ([link removed]) . Now, if you’re a salaried worker and you work more than forty hours a week and make less than $43,888 per year, as of July 1 you will qualify for overtime pay.

This builds on the series of actions President Biden’s Department of Labor has been taking to crack down on employer abuse, wage theft, and union busting.



**
Keep pushing: Help save rooftop solar in the California Legislature
------------------------------------------------------------
Last week, we asked you to help us urgently support Rooftop Solar bills AB 1999, AB 2256, and AB 2619. Thanks to your efforts, all of these bills are still alive, but currently delayed, with AB 1999 re-referred to the Rules committee. Our Assemblymember Phil Ting is also on that committee as well as the Utilities and Energy Committee, where the bills were originally being heard.
* AB 1999 ([link removed]) would stop the big Utility Tax by capping it at $10/month and prohibiting it from rising any faster than inflation.
* AB 2256 ([link removed]) would require the CPUC to include all the benefits of rooftop solar when deciding how much credit solar users receive.
* AB 2619 ([link removed]) would repeal the current system of solar credits and require the CPUC to revise their net metering decision to realign with the state's clean energy goals.

We need your calls today: tell Assemblymember Phil Ting to support AB 1999, AB 2256, and AB 2619. ([link removed])



**
Tell your friends in swing districts: Register for Neighbor2Neighbor!
------------------------------------------------------------
Indivisible National announced a door-to-door relational organizing program in swing districts that’s ready for registration now! Neighbor2Neighbor activates friends and locals in critical electoral regions. We’ve said many times that the road to 2024 runs through California, and Neighbor2Neighbor is targeting CA-13 (Modesto), CA-22 (Hanford), CA-27 (Antelope Valley), CA-40 (Anaheim Hills), CA-41 (Palm Desert), and CA-45 (Westminster) along with several districts in other states.

If you know people living in these states who want to help us build the Blue Wave, tell them to register now for Neighbor2Neighbor via Indivisible National ([link removed]) .


**

Volunteers welcome: We’re looking for a social media person!
------------------------------------------------------------
This year is going to be busy and we’d love a volunteer to help with publishing social media posts. We would like someone to help us create, schedule, and monitor posts on the Meta Suite (Facebook and Instagram) and Threads. No prior knowledge required—we can train you!

We’re also always on the lookout for more editors, or any other help you can provide! Our newsletter team meets every Tuesday night, and we would love for you to join us.

If you’re interested in volunteering, let us know at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .

[link removed]
If you’re interested in participating in activities like drafting letters to our Members of Congress and developing our strategy for influencing them, the Indivisible SF Federal Working Group ([link removed]) is where it happens. Our next meeting is Tuesday, May 14.

TODAY: Bay Area Coalition Phone Banks to CA, NV, and AZ: Wednesday, April 24, 5–7 PM (and every Wednesday through October 30). Join to help elect Adam Gray in CA-13 and Rudy Salas in CA-22. This phone bank also calls into swing states Nevada and Arizona. RSVP here. ([link removed])

TODAY: California Grassroots Alliance “Power in the House” launch kickoff: Wednesday, April 24, 7 PM. California Grassroots Alliance celebrates the launch of its campaign to sweep California’s six purple Congressional districts and take back the House. Guests include Rep. Katie Porter (CA-47), Ben Wikler (WisDems), and Jessica Craven (Chop Wood, Carry Water). RSVP here. ([link removed])

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Webinar about the Our City Our Power campaign: Thursday, April 25th, 11–12 AM. Our City Our Power is San Francisco’s effort to purchase the local electricity grid from PG&E to provide San Franciscans with more affordable electric rates, Register here ([link removed]) .

Central Valley Matters Fundraiser with Jane Fonda and Dolores Huerta: Thursday, April 25, 5–6:15 PM. Join us on April 25 when we gather in support of Central Valley Matters’ grassroots groups! Featured speakers Dolores Huerta and Jane Fonda will discuss “Why the Central Valley Matters." RSVP here. ([link removed])

Indivisible East Bay Phone Banking Workshop: Saturday, May 4, 2–4 PM. This workshop will help you shift negative feelings you may have about phone banking, and it will provide concrete guidance that will help you to have truly rewarding conversations. RSVP here. ([link removed])

Indivisible SF Federal Working Group: Tuesday, May 14, 7:30 PM. Join us to discuss strategy to influence our Members of Congress and the Biden administration to enact a progressive agenda. RSVP here. ([link removed])


** About this week’s photo
------------------------------------------------------------
If you’ve seen our newsletter posts on social media, you might have noticed that we include a photo or graphic with each issue.

Today’s graphic is an official White House photo of President Biden and environmental student Chiena Ty at an event on climate resilience from last year. The photo was taken by Adam Schultz and is featured on the American Climate Corps website ([link removed]) .

Keep Fighting,
The Indivisible SF Team ([link removed])

If you'd like to support our all-volunteer team:
DONATE HERE ([link removed])

============================================================
** Twitter ([link removed])
** Facebook ([link removed])
** Instagram ([link removed])
** Website ([link removed])
Copyright © 2024 Indivisible SF, All rights reserved.
You are receiving this email because you opted in on our website or attended one of our meetings. This list is used only by ISF and we will not share your contact information with any local or national groups without your permission.
Want to change how often you receive emails from Indivisible SF?
You can ** update your preferences ([link removed])
or ** unsubscribe from this list ([link removed])

Friends can sign up for this mailing list ** here ([link removed])
.

Our mailing address is:
Indivisible SF
1661 15th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
USA