Tens of millions of working people have lost their jobs during this pandemic through no fault of their own. Forced from their jobs, millions of people throughout every state are struggling to put food on the table for their families, pay the rent and cover basic expenses.

One of the most effective aspects of the federal COVID-19 aid has been direct cash aid including the $600 weekly boost through unemployment insurance. But this essential program is expiring on Friday and Senate Republicans are proposing a drastic cut to just $200 per week.

We are working with our allies at MomsRising to make sure Senators hear loudly and clearly that we will not allow this essential program to expire. Call your U.S. Senators now and tell them to extend the $600 weekly enhanced unemployment benefit.

Call 1-888-668-8919 and you will be connected directly to your Senator’s office.

Here’s a suggested call script:

My name is John xxxxxx. I live in Washington, District of Columbia and I’m a constituent of the Senator’s.

I want Senator [NAME] to SUPPORT legislation that extends the $600 weekly boost to jobless benefits. Families are struggling to make ends meet during the pandemic. The $600 unemployment boost is critical to helping families keep food on the table, a roof over their heads and the lights turned on. Instead of more tax breaks for the rich and corporations, the Senator must put the needs of families and working people first.

Please share my thoughts with the Senator. Thank you.

Unemployment remains in the double digits. Cutting unemployment benefits now for tens of millions of families and workers is not something our economy can afford.

Thank you for all you do to fight for struggling families, the poor and the vulnerable during this challenging time.