[1]Bowman for Congress
Hi John,
This past Thursday, Senate Republicans and their pal Joe Manchin voted to
deny rail workers paid sick leave. I am heartbroken, angry, and disgusted.
I want to write you a message about how we got here and what happens next.
Earlier this week, I submitted an amendment to the Rules Committee to add
7 days of paid sick leave in a bill attached to the contract legislation
between rail workers and the railways — the effort was successful in the
House but didn't get the votes in the Senate.
Senate Republicans and conservative Democrats used their power to deny
rail workers paid sick leave. This decision meant feeding into predatory
rail companies' decisions to ruthlessly cut jobs and overwork their
remaining employees — all while they continue to make an obscene amount of
money.
But that doesn't mean we should let up the pressure on those who have the
power to make a change. We must continue to call on President Biden to use
his executive authority to right this wrong.
In moments like these, I refuse to be deterred. I will not stop fighting
for workers' rights until every worker receives the federal and
legislative support they not only deserve, but have worked so hard for.
[ [link removed] ]If you stand with me, please donate to support our collective efforts
in Congress and keep up the fight against those who are doing everything
to stop us.
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President Biden and Congress should not have the power to interfere in
contract disputes and impose terms to stop a rail strike. This violates
workers' rights and undermines the bargaining process, leaving us in the
situation we're in today.
If the Democratic party fails to stand up for workers and in turn tolerate
corporate greed, we will not be able to stop fascists in the Republican
party from destroying our country and our planet. As elected officials, as
unions, as grassroots organizers, we must be ready to fight for our values
at any moment.
Today, and every day moving forward, my focus will be on standing up and
speaking out against injustices imposed on working people across the
country — no matter how much pushback I get in Congress.
But I'm only able to do that with your support and faith in this movement.
We need to up our collective game. And I know we
will. [ [link removed] ]John,
will you stand with me as I and
progressive leaders work to win back the trust of working people? If so,
please support our movement with a contribution of $3 or
anything you're able to give to help keep up this work.
Peace and love,
Jamaal Bowman
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