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John,

This Juneteenth, I'm remembering Evelyn Coke, and her unfinished business.

Ms. Coke was a home care worker, bathing, dressing, and giving medications to her clients. She made $7/hr. Sometimes, she'd work three 24 hour shifts straight -- with no overtime pay.

In 2007, Ms. Coke decided she'd had enough. She took a case to the Supreme Court to challenge racist policies that purposefully prevented home care workers -- 30% of whom are Black women -- from overtime rules. Unfortunately, they agreed with those racist and sexist politicians.

This Juneteenth, I'm committing to finishing the work of leaders like Evelyn Coke. Call your representatives and tell them to support funding for home and community based care workers and the patients they serve: 833-312-1833.

Black workers -- from those who work in fast-food to home care -- have always been on the frontlines. We've been here, keeping our communities fed and safe before the pandemic. And yet, we continue to fight against the legacy of oppression produced by slavery, and systems designed to undervalue Black folks and our labor.

We've been at the forefront of movements for economic justice for years: organizing for fair pay, freedom to unionize, and equitable representation in positions of leadership.

That's what Evelyn fought for, and that's the unfinished business of our movement. And I know that we will win.

Join me by calling Congress to demand justice for home care workers: 833-312-1833

In solidarity,

Cummie Davis
CNA and homecare worker
Durham, NC
Fight for $15

P.S. Join SEIU's livestream today at 3pm ET honoring the work of Black women on Juneteenth. [[link removed]]

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