John,

Throughout this crisis, Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress have failed to provide essential workers with the protection, benefits, and security they need to keep themselves safe while they try to pay the bills and help the rest of us.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Ro Khanna have a plan to change that. Their new legislation is called the Essential Workers Bill of Rights, and it would guarantee essential workers get the protective gear they need, provide more funding for child-care and health care, protect collective bargaining agreements, and protect whistleblowers who shine the light on companies forcing people to work in unsafe conditions.

These protections are absolutely critical. Already, companies are putting profit in front of the health and safety of their workers.

What we've seen since the pandemic began is bailouts for big corporations. Their corporate donors have an interest in protecting their profit margins. When it comes to delivering directly for people, the only thing that's worked to get McConnell on board, is huge public support.

That means we need a huge show of grassroots support for this bill to force Democrats to stand strong and make sure it is a non-negotiable part of the next relief package.

Will you add your name next to Sen. Warren’s and Rep. Khanna’s as a citizen co-sponsor of the Essential Workers Bill of Rights?

Thanks for raising your voice to protect essential workers. We can’t allow companies to put profit in front of the health and safety of the people keeping our communities running on the frontlines.

— Charles

Charles Chamberlain, Chair
Democracy for America