Dear John,
Just at the moment when working-class news and analysis is urgently needed, the pandemic economic crisis has hit People’s World – and hit it hard.
With a loss of half its revenue, People’s World has had to temporarily lay off more than half of its staff.
Nevertheless, People’s World’s community of supporters – including its writers, editors, volunteers and readers - are determined to keep publishing – and even expanding beyond the 3 million readers we reached last year.
But it can’t happen without your help. YOU as a dedicated supporter have a critical role to play.
Volunteer now for next week’s People’s World Emergency phone bank.
Tuesday, Feb 2, Wednesday Feb. 3 or Thursday, Feb. 4,
4:00 to 8:00 pm EST
Saturday, February 5, 10:00 Eastern, 10:00 Central and 10:00 Pacific
Volunteers from across the country will be calling readers and supporters to alert them and invite their contributions.
Phone bank volunteers will have access to the easy-to-use CallFire automated dialer system.
All you need is:
1. Cell phone
2. Computer
3. Internet access
4. A few hours of your time
This Emergency Phone Bank is the kickoff of a Fund Drive that was launched last weekend. Within hours of being launched, that Drive received $10,000 in pledges.
Readers are eager to help. They know that the weeks and months ahead are crucial for setting the tone for a class struggle people's agenda. They know that People's World plays a unique role in this upsurge.
Click on this link to sign up.
John Bachtell ([email protected]) and Tony Pecinvosky ([email protected] will walk you through the process.
You can donate here.
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In solidarity,
John Wojcik
Editor-in-chief
P.S. If this is your first time phone banking for People’s World, you will quickly discover that this is a great way to reach readers and supporters like yourself who are eager to be in touch. It’s a great way to build social solidarity, even at a time when we must be physically distant.
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