John, for months Republicans have refused to pay North Carolina teachers fair wages, holding raises hostage for their own political gain.

With the holiday season approaching, Roy sent an open letter to NC legislators demanding that they raise teacher pay to fair levels - but he needs your support.

If we can gather 6,000 co-sponsor signatures on this letter we can show our teachers aren't pawns in Republican political games!

Read Roy's letter below and become a co-sponsor to demand fair teacher pay:

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Dear State Republicans,

As you know time is running out on this latest legislative session and our teachers, school personnel and other educators have yet to receive a meaningful raise. I write to reiterate my hope to negotiate with you a stand-alone conference report addressing salaries.

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We can do the right thing and pass and sign a bipartisan bill to do more than the minimal pay package I vetoed last week.

To recap, my compromise offer over the next two years is 8.5% for teachers, 5% for non-certified school personnel, 4% for community colleges, 5% for university employees subject to the human resources act.

We can recognize the important work of educators by working together to pass a bipartisan conference report that will strengthen our schools, universities and community colleges.

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I know we can move forward before time runs out.

Sincerely,

X Roy Cooper and John
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Thank you for your support,

Team Cooper