—> PHONE ACTION: *Make a quick phone call NOW to tell your lawmaker to vote “NO!” on the bad Trumpcare bill: 1-888-668-8919

 

 

 

 

 

3. Urge Congress To Stop a Fake Wolf-In-Sheep’s-Clothing “Flex/Comp Time" Bill ASAP

—> PHONE ACTION: Dial 855-440-1800 to be connected to your U.S.  Representative's office and urge him or her to vote “NO!" on H.R. 1180! 

BACKGROUND: You’ve heard about fake news. How about fake names for bad legislation? Yup, that’s happening too… but together we can stop it. A deceptively named, wolf-in-sheep’s-clothing, “Working Families Flexibility Act” (H.R. 1180 / S. 801) was recently introduced in Congress and is headed for a vote very soon--and it’s on us to make our voices heard to help stop it before it gets any momentum. This is a big deal because if passed, this bill would mean a pay cut for working people and less – not more – workplace flexibility! This bill is moving forward quickly and we need to act now to make sure our members of Congress know that working parents aren’t fooled by this. Vote NO on H.R. 1180 / S. 801!  Don’t forget to dial 855-440-1800 to tell your U.S.  Representative to vote “NO!" on H.R. 1180! 

4. Tell Congress: Protect moms, kids,  families, and our economy in the national budget!

—> ACTION: http://action.momsrising.org/sign/2018Budget/

BACKGROUND: Write your members of Congress now and tell them to protect children and families and the programs that support them in the federal budget!  We are helping you decode the budget wonkery that some of our leaders are using in hopes that you will tune out. We know better than that! Moms, dads, and concerned people around the country are speaking out about the programs that matter most to their families. Proposals, like block grants, are being considered that would cut investments that help vulnerable children and families. At the same time, President Trump and some members of Congress want to give major funding increases to fund harmful and expensive pet projects like his proposed border wall and give massive tax cuts to wealthy corporations and individuals. This will only lead to an increase in poverty, hunger, instability, and make our economy weaker. We need to speak out! We need to let our members of Congress know that we won’t stand for this!

 

5. Speak out for high-quality, affordable childcare!

—> ACTION: http://action.momsrising.org/sign/Childcare/

BACKGROUND: A lot of lip service has been paid—both good ideas and not so good ideas—recently in terms of the childcare crisis many families find themselves in. Childcare played a major role in the 2016 election with candidates from both sides of the aisle proposing solutions on how to fix our childcare dilemma. In fact, a 2016 poll found that 90% of voters (both Republicans and Democrats) agree that our elected leaders should work together to make quality early childhood education, including childcare, more accessible and affordable to low- and middle-income families. This is why we are calling on the U.S. Congress to step up to the plate to pass policies that help our families afford childcare, increase access, and give our childcare professionals the boost they need! Key leaders in Congress are already starting to draft legislation on this issue, but we need to make sure it is the right type of legislation—not just a benefit for the wealthy few.  Join me and write your members of Congress NOW! Tell them to support high-quality, affordable childcare legislation: http://action.momsrising.org/sign/Childcare/

Thank you for all you do to make our nation stronger and a place where everyone can thrive! #KeepMarching!