Dear John,
In case you missed it...this week the Voices for Human Needs blog unveils our latest podcast episode, which focuses on the latest efforts to create a pathway to citizenship and achieve meaningful immigration reform. And we report on a welcome new trend in the hospitality industry -- restaurant owners are beginning to recognize the importance of paying their employees a living wage. Finally, we examine how West Virginia families would benefit from President Biden's spending plans. Please share!
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This week on the blog...
CHN's Podcast Episode 5: Securing pathway to citizenship & immigration reform
September 29
There is no better time than now to lend your voice to the fight to secure a pathway to citizenship for millions of immigrants! That’s why the brand new episode of the Voices for Human Needs podcast is all about the ongoing efforts of grassroots advocates, allies in Congress, and directly impacted communities across the country to finally pass legislation that protects millions of immigrants who are essential members of our communities. READ MORE »
How workers -- and restaurants -- can thrive post-pandemic
October 1
If you’ve dined out lately, you may well have seen a “Help Wanted” sign in the window of the restaurant you visited. And you might have noticed that your favorite restaurants, which were open six or seven days a week pre-pandemic, are now often only open four or five days a week. It is no secret that many restaurants have struggled to hire, and retain, staff. But a new study suggests that many restaurants have managed to figure out a way for their business -- and their employees – to thrive. READ MORE »
"Much at Stake" for West Virginia families in Biden's spending plans
September 28
Amy Jo Hutchison, West Virginia anti-poverty advocate for Rattle the Windows and Fellow at Community Change, said Biden's push to address issues such as health care and child care leaves much at stake for West Virginians. She pointed out many families are currently using the expanded child tax credit to cover the cost of child care. "It costs more for one child to do private paid childcare here in West Virginia than it does for a year's tuition at West Virginia University or Marshall University," Hutchison noted. "So those costs are just staggering."
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