Last week, President Biden shared the first part of his Build Back Better plan with the country — the American Jobs Plan. The American Jobs Plan (AJP, for short) is the first part of the Biden Administration’s Build Back Better Package, and it works to address physical infrastructure and the care economy. The American Jobs Plan includes some positive elements. For instance:
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Ends fossil fuel subsidies
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Includes strong labor protections like passing the PRO Act
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Directs 40% of benefits to frontline communities
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Establishes a Civilian Climate Corps
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100% broadband coverage
But, we think that the AJP can and should be even bigger to meet the crises we face today. That’s why we want you to call your Members of Congress today and demand they back the THRIVE Resolution (HR 104).
With the climate crisis continuing to worsen, the economy entering a deep recession, and the need for racial justice and healing being felt as acutely as ever, the case for Green New Deal-style policymaking is stronger than ever before. We need a bold new vision to create millions of good jobs, repair and revive our economy, and address the overlapping crises of mass unemployment, racial injustice, public health, and climate change. The THRIVE Resolution demands that the recovery fight be grounded in eight pillars — from creating millions of union jobs while averting climate catastrophe to investing in Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities — THRIVE’s top priorities are the families and communities who share the dream of a good life: free from worry about meeting basic needs, with reliable and fulfilling work, and a dignified and healthy standard of living.
Today’s action: Tell our MoCs to support the THRIVE Resolution
First, call or email your Representative to thank them for backing the THRIVE Resolution!
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal: http://jayapal.house.gov/contact/ or 206-674-0040
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Rep. Adam Smith: http://adamsmith.house.gov/contact or 425-793-5180
Sample script:
Hi, my name is {NAME}, and I live in {CITY, ZIP}. I want to thank {MoC} name for being an early backer of the THRIVE Resolution, and I hope they will keep fighting for a ‘Build Back Better’ plan that meets all of the challenges we face.
Thanks,
{NAME}
Second, call or email both Senators:
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Sen. Maria Cantwell: https://www.cantwell.senate.gov/contact/email/form or 202-224-3441 / 206-220-6400
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Sen. Patty Murray: https://www.murray.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/contactme or 202-224-2621 / 206-553-5545
Sample script:
Hi, my name is {NAME}, and I live in {CITY, ZIP}. Your colleague, Sen. Markey, recently introduced S.Res.43, the THRIVE Resolution, which lays out the pillars for a better, stronger, faster, and more inclusive plan to truly ‘Build Back Better.’ The resolution has been sitting in the HELP Committee since February, and I expect you to do everything you can to ensure that this important legislation can get to a vote on the Senate floor.
Thanks,
{NAME}
Background
“Thunder on the left: AOC wants $10 trillion over 10 years for infrastructure plan” – http://www.axios.com/aoc-biden-infrastructure-f2cbe0df-099e-47f6-a358-3c0938d4f642.html
“H.Res.104 – Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to implement an agenda to Transform, Heal, and Renew by Investing in a Vibrant Economy (“THRIVE”).” – http://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-resolution/104/cosponsors
“THRIVE Agenda” – http://www.thriveagenda.com
Events
Wednesday, April 7 from 6:30pm-8pm – Monthly Meeting
Attend Our Monthly Meeting featuring: Massage Parlor Outreach Project, Black Lives Matter, Midterms Preview.
RSVP Here: http://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/380443/
Featured Speakers:
Deaunte Damper – Chair of Black Lives Matter Seattle King County & member of our Advisory Council. Deaunte will recap the state legislative session and let us know what we can do to make sure the fight for Black lives remains front and center in our work moving forward.
Kevin Jones – Indivisible Vashon & Washington Indivisible Network. Kevin will break down the 2022 midterms, what we need to do to maintain control of Congress, and how you can get plugged in to help.
Rosanna Sze and Diana Xin – Massage Parlor Outreach Project. They will speak about MPOP’s mission and the community’s needs in the wake of the Atlanta massage parlor shootings.
If you can’t make it, please spread the word instead, support Black Lives Matter-Seattle King County and the Massage Parlor Outreach Project in other ways, and we’ll see you next time!
Sunday, April 11 from 2pm-4pm – Anti-Voter Suppression Phone Bank
Seattle Indivisible Anti-Voter Suppression Phone Bank w/ the Center for Common Ground – join us on Sunday, April 11 at 2pm on Zoom as we connect voters in key states to the legislators who have the best chance of stopping punitive voter suppression bills in states like Arizona and Georgia!
RSVP Here: http://www.mobilize.us/seattleindivisible/event/381660/
