John,

Last night, an unelected “parliamentarian” in the Senate issued non-binding guidance that a $15 minimum wage could not be included in the COVID relief package.

Then, President Biden’s Chief of Staff said Vice President Harris won’t overrule this guidance, even though she has the power to do just that.

Democrats have the power to end GOP minority rule and pass a $15 minimum wage with the COVID relief package. And they have the responsibility to deliver a wage increase to the millions and millions of working people making below $15 per hour right now (some as low as $7.25). We’re working to transform the Democratic Party so economic justice for working people is prioritized.

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We haven’t given up on the minimum wage remaining in the COVID relief bill, but it’s going to take a fight. That’s why we’re part of a coalition of progressives pressuring Congress and the White House to pass the $15 minimum wage in the relief bill.

If the Democratic Party was more committed to ending GOP minority rule and helping working people than to not disrupting archaic norms, the working-class of this country would be in much better shape.

When Republicans wanted to give tax cuts to the wealthy in 2001, they didn’t listen to the parliamentarian’s advice and did it anyway. We must have a Democratic Party willing to use its power to help the working-class as much as Republicans are willing to use power to help the 1%.

If you’re with us in this fight to transform the Democratic Party, please donate whatever you can today. Your grassroots donations go directly to building a more progressive Democratic Party — and our average donation this year is just $16.96.

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