Category: Pay with Dignity

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce The Draft Family Leave & Benefit Plans agreed upon by Nancy Pelosi & Treasury Secretary Minuchin! Paid Family leave, unemployment insurance benefits, food stamps, easier Medicaid enrollment. This bill awaits Senate approval.

March 13, 2020

http://www.washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2020/03/13/paid-leave-democrats-trump-deal-coronavirus/

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce: 32 million Americans are without paid sick leave! Most people working in fast food restaurants have no paid sick leave & don’t make $15 min wage. If they become sick with Covid 19 , who will prevent its spread & who will pay their bills?Now that States are sharing $50 Billion, will Expanded Medicaid, food stamps, unemployment insurance benefits & forgiveness of delayed payments be instituted in Every State. Will “we the People “ benefit?

March 13, 2020

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/12/if-youre-sick-they-dont-care-pandemic-forces-food-service-to-review-its-policies

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce Covid 19 is a wake up call for a continuous funding of our Healthcare systems. Hospitals will require upgrading ICU’s, we’ll need scientific teams to monitor Pandemics, create biological Playforms globally for vaccines and medication. There will be increased pressure on Governments to share information to protect all of us. Americans need paid sick leave for 2 weeks. That’s a priority. There are more. QE for Middle & Lower Classes. Stimulate the entire economy.

March 13, 2020

http://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/12/upshot/coronavirus-biggest-worry-hospital-capacity.html

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce Drive through testing sites approved for use. States setting them up. Then we’ll know the severity of the problems we face. On the bright side World pollution will be way down. I still want QE for the Middle & Lower Classes.

March 13, 2020

http://www.washingtonpost.com/health/under-heavy-fire-trump-administration-takes-steps-to-expand-coronavirus-testing/2020/03/13/f86b481e-6525-11ea-acca-80c22bbee96f_story.html

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce End the Gender Wage Gap and support these women. It’s disheartening to know women are no better off today , than we were 50 yrs ago. If you look at the AAUW chart of the United States, the States in light blue maintain a 30% gap in wages for women. Organize, Unionize and Sue for your Rights. #Women Empowerment will prevail!

March 12, 2020

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/mar/12/uswnt-protest-equal-pay-shebelieves-cup

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce Uber & Lyft should provide 2 weeks paid sick leave. The Corporations can worry about their tax status later. This is right. Helps the workers and stops the spread of contagion. Do it now , it’s Patriotic, too!

March 11, 2020

http://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/mar/11/coronavirus-outbreak-uber-lyft-workers-ab5

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce Sign the petitioners clipboards, take time to advocate for yourself. You don’t have to remain at low wages with Congressional representatives who don’t represent you. Sign for $15 /hour and Unionize. Pick yourself up and register and vote too! The folks in Congress look good because you voted for them, if you’re good enough to think about your future, you’re good enough for government too!

March 9, 2020

http://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/03/08/living-without-living-wage/

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce Set a new precedent, determine what you give to Charity & give extra pay increases to your employees first. Than they’ll be able to stay home if they get Covid 19. It’s good for your business, good for your employees and guaranteed to curtail the virus’ spreading. Do society a favor, $4000 extra means survival & unending loyalty. Do it now!

March 8, 2020

http://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/24/business/dealbook/income-inequality-corporate-response.html

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce Nurse’s are exposed to virus & only 65% have the appropriate gear. Along with Purell stations , set up Thermal scans for containment of those with fever. It’s a thought. Be safe & be protected that’s your human right! Otherwise, we’ll face a shortage of care givers.

March 8, 2020

http://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/05/us/coronavirus-nurses.html

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce 27.5 million workers have no healthcare and it will be more difficult for them to seek help or stay home, jeopardizing co workers in the restaurant, construction & healthcare industry along with their families. Instead of lowering interest rates, the Fed could give a $2000-5000 check to over 200 million people and stimulate growth, too! It’s a thought. My 2 cents.

March 2, 2020

http://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/01/upshot/coronavirus-sick-days-service-workers.html