Please read on to the very end of today’s daily action to learn how you can help Swedish-Providence workers striking for improvements to patient care and safety, or go here to read more about it: http://www.thestand.org/2020/01/its-on-heres-how-to-support-swedish-strikers/
This week’s news has the hateful fingerprints of white nationalist White House aide Stephen Miller all over it.
On Monday, the Supreme Court upheld the White House’s so-called public charge anti-immigration policy, which will institute a “wealth test” for test green card hopefuls, and will disproportionately prevent minority immigrants from receiving U.S. permanent residency.
Meanwhile, Tuesday marks the third anniversary of Donald Trump’s first hateful, bigoted, and unconstitutional Muslim ban. It is widely expected that Trump will celebrate the occasion by expanding the scope of the third ban—which our broken Supreme Court approved in a partisan 5-4 decision.
Our elected officials don’t have any immediate power to prevent Trump and Stephen Miller from enacting their hateful agenda, but they do have powerful voices—let’s remind our electeds to use them.
Today’s action: Tell our elected officials to stand up for immigrants
Call both Senators:
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Senator Patty Murray: 202-224-2621 / 206-553-5545
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Senator Maria Cantwell: 202-224-3441 / 206-220-6400
Call your Representative:
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal: 202-225-3106 / 206-674-0040
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Rep. Adam Smith: 202-225-8901 / 425-793-5180
Sample script:
Hi, my name is {NAME}, and I’m calling from {CITY, ZIP}. I am concerned about the effects of Monday’s Supreme Court ‘wealth test’ decision for immigrants, and about reports that the Trump administration may announce a new Muslim ban as soon as today—the third anniversary of his first ban. I would like to hear {ELECTED} speak out today against Donald Trump and Stephen Miller’s anti-immigrant policies. Thank you.
Bonus action: help local non-profits fighting for immigrants
Washington State’s very own Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) is on the front lines of the fight against Donald Trump. Learn more about them on their website: http://www.nwirp.org and please donate to them if you can: http://www.nwirp.org/donate/
Now, more than ever, groups like NWIRP need our support, so please dig deep and help them help the most vulnerable members of our communities.
Double Bonus Action: Support Swedish-Providence workers striking for better patient care and safety
This action is from http://www.thestand.org/2020/01/its-on-heres-how-to-support-swedish-strikers/
Here’s how you can help striking Swedish-Providence workers:
ATTEND WEDNESDAY’S MARCH AND RALLY
Wednesday, Jan. 29 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. in Seattle.
Marching from the Swedish First Hill campus at 747 Broadway at 3:30 p.m. toward Westlake Park, 401 Pine St.
At 4:30 p.m., participants will be joined by elected officials, representatives from local organizations, and community supporters at a rally. Together, all will be urging Swedish-Providence to sign a fair contract that addresses severe understaffing and prioritizes patient safety!
RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/events/466130341006778/
CONTRIBUTE TO THE SWEDISH SOLIDARITY FUND
SEIU Healthcare 1199NW has set up a Swedish Solidarity Fund fund — https://www.swedishsolidarityfund.org — so fellow union members, community allies, friends and neighbors can distribute funds to striking members and their families who are experiencing hardship and in need. Your contribution ensures that striking workers can continue their fight for quality patient care, safe staffing and racial equity for themselves and their patients.
SIGN THE PETITION OF SUPPORT
If you haven’t already, please sign this petition of solidarity telling Swedish-Providence management that you demand that they make safe staffing a priority and put patients before profits. https://unitedforsafetyatswedish.com
