Subject: Re: Reacting to the Fight for 15
From: Dan Schwerin <[email-masked]>
To: Peter Colavito <[email-masked]>, John Podesta <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 04:32:28 +0000

Peter, thanks for the note. The day of action seemed like a great success. Wanted to be sure you saw this tweet from HRC:

[https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/587336088886317056/PNoyf0xz_normal.png]   Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton<https://twitter.com/hillaryclinton?refsrc=email&s=11>)
April 15<https://twitter.com/hillaryclinton/status/588513047653801984?refsrc=email&s=11>
Every American deserves a fair shot at success. Fast food & child care workers shouldn't have to march in streets for living wages. -H

From: Peter Colavito <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 7:33 AM
To: John Podesta <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>, Dan Schwerin <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: Reacting to the Fight for 15

I think Brandon has discussed with Robby, but we are really hoping the Secretary will react, through social media or however you see fit, to the incredible day of action that just kicked off to spotlight the crisis of underpaid work in the economy.   We expect strikes in 236 cities in the US, as well as strikes and support actions in 123 cities outside United States in 35 countries on six continents.

I don't have Jen's contact info or I'd send her way too.  Below you'll see the core messages we are using.

Best,
Peter

*    On 4/15, workers across industries, students, faith leaders and community supporters are joining together for the biggest-ever mobilization of low-wage workers in U.S. history.

*    America can't build a strong future with falling wages.

*    When large, profitable corporations like McDonald's hold down wages and benefits, it hurts all of us.

*    Ordinary people who work hard are being paid so little that they can't afford the basics-like groceries, rent, or transportation - and that reduces purchasing power in our neighborhoods.

*    Boosting pay will put money into the hands of working moms and dads, so they can put more money back into our community and create more good jobs.

*    By sticking together, people in the Fight for $15 movement are making change happen and are being heard.

*    They are coming together across industries-- including fast-food workers, home care workers, child care workers, airport workers, adjunct professors and Walmart workers--and from every corner of the country.

*    And they are being joined by students, faith leaders and other supporters, who know that paying workers $15 will lift up the entire country.

On 4/15, America is standing up for jobs that give our friends, our neighbors, and our families a fair shot at a secure future.

____
Peter Colavito
Director of Government Relations
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
1800 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 730-7727