[AAACE-NLA] Tell Congress--Do Not Require A HS Diploma or Its Equivalent in UI Extension
Jackie Taylor
jackie at jataylor.net
Tue Jan 31 13:04:54 EST 2012
Dear AAACE-NLA Colleagues:
Thanks to David Rosen for forwarding NCL's alert on the UI extension issue
earlier this month. Please see below and I hope you'll take time to
participate in it today or tomorrow. You can stay updated by monitoring this
page:
http://www.national-coalition-literacy.org/uibenefits.html
Or sign up to receive more notices like these by visiting:
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Jackie Taylor
<http://capwiz.com/ncl/utr/1/GGCMRHCXBP/GAOXRHDDUK/7866842436> Tell
Congress:
<http://capwiz.com/ncl/utr/1/GGCMRHCXBP/HZLJRHDDUL/7866842436> Do Not
Require A HS Diploma or Its Equivalent in UI Extension
-Pass A Fair UI Bill
Dear Advocate,
Twenty (20) Senators and U.S. Representatives will meet
<http://capwiz.com/ncl/utr/1/GGCMRHCXBP/AEJDRHDDUN/7866842436> in
conference committee
<http://capwiz.com/ncl/utr/1/GGCMRHCXBP/BQMTRHDDUO/7866842436> this
Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at 10:00 am ET to further discuss issues and
work out their differences surrounding the Temporary Payroll Tax Cut
Continuation Act of 2011, H.R. 3630
<http://capwiz.com/ncl/utr/1/GGCMRHCXBP/IDAGRHDDUP/7866842436> . House
Republicans are expected to once again push for a condition that would deny
unemployment insurance (UI) benefits to any worker who lacks a high school
diploma or its equivalent and is not enrolled in classes to earn
one-regardless of how long the person worked or whether he or she has access
to adult education, according to a report
<http://capwiz.com/ncl/utr/1/GGCMRHCXBP/FZGTRHDDUQ/7866842436> from the
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP).
Now is a good time to reach out to conferees asking them to Say No to
requiring a HS diploma or its equivalent in an unemployment insurance
extension for 2012.
The current extension expires on February 29, so Congress will need to act
quickly in order to continue these benefits while figuring out how to pay
for them, according to the Associated Press
<http://capwiz.com/ncl/utr/1/GGCMRHCXBP/BQGYRHDDUR/7866842436> .
Action Request:
Who: All advocates, especially if your Member of Congress is among the
conferees listed below:
Senate Democrats:
Max Baucus (MT)
Jack Reed (RI)
Ben Cardin (MD)
Bob Casey (PA)
Senate Republicans:
Mike Crapo (ID)
John Barrasso (WY)
Jon Kyl (AZ)
House Democrats:
Allyson Schwartz (PA)
Sandy Levin (MI)
Xavier Becerra (CA)
Chris Van Hollen (MD)
Henry Waxman (CA)
House Republicans:
Kevin Brady (TX)
Nan Hayworth (NY)
Tom Reed (NY)
Dave Camp (MI)
Renee Ellmers (NC)
Tom Price (GA)
Fred Upton (MI)
Greg Walden (OR)
Contact Your Members of Congress:
By Phone or Email
1. <http://capwiz.com/ncl/utr/1/GGCMRHCXBP/HAFHRHDDUS/7866842436> Call
or write your U.S. Representative and Senators today. Contact Info:
http://bit.ly/FairUI4 (Take action through NCL's Facebook page
<http://capwiz.com/ncl/utr/1/GGCMRHCXBP/AGEVRHDDUT/7866842436> for greater
impact: http://on.fb.me/FBActNow)
2. Ask them to Say No to requiring a HS diploma or GED in an unemployment
insurance extension for 2012.
3. Use 1-2 of the suggested talking points and speak from your
experience. Share local waiting list data, if applicable.
_____
Post on Your U.S. Representative's and Senators' Facebook Walls
<http://capwiz.com/ncl/utr/1/GGCMRHCXBP/IEUMRHDDUU/7866842436> Via
Facebook:
1. Go to your House Member's Facebook page and click the 'Like' button at
the top.
2. Then post this message to his or her wall: "Please say no to any UI
extension plan that includes a HS diploma or equivalency requirement in
order to maintain unemployment insurance benefits."
_____
Tweet to Your Members of Congress
<http://capwiz.com/ncl/utr/1/GGCMRHCXBP/BXFGRHDDUV/7866842436> Via Twitter:
1. Search to see if your U.S. Representative and Senators are on Twitter.
Follow them.
2. Then send a tweet like this, using the #FairUI hashtag:
(@insert your House Member's or Senator's Twitter handle) Please say no to
any UI extension plan that includes a HS diploma or #GED requirement in
order to maintain benefits. #FairUI
For example:
@repsandylevin Please say no to any UI extension plan that includes a HS
diploma or #GED requirement in order to maintain benefits. #FairUI
_____
Blog About It!
Cross post this blog posting
<http://capwiz.com/ncl/utr/1/GGCMRHCXBP/AOVURHDDUW/7866842436> on your
blog, with a cross link back to the National Coalition for Literacy as the
source. Or adapt it to fit your circumstance. Add your program or community
data about adult education and make it your own.
_____
Stay Involved
Learn more about social media strategies and tips. Visit our Connect Page
<http://capwiz.com/ncl/utr/1/GGCMRHCXBP/ILXSRHDDUX/7866842436> for more
information.
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from the National Coalition for Literacy about actions needed for adult
education and family literacy.
_____
Why Take These Actions on UI?
Adult educators understand the necessity of an education-it helps adults get
and keep jobs with family sustaining wages and lead richer, fuller lives.
But what is not acceptable is to demand that those who have effectively
contributed to the system for years through the payment of UI taxes-and who
then were laid off due to no fault of their own-be denied UI on the basis of
their education level. It is at best, mean-spirited and at worst, unjust.
Unlike other policies that open doors to adult education in order to boost
education levels and help individuals attain self-sufficiency, this
provision also offers no funding to assist unemployed worked obtain a GED
credential. As such, this requirement is an unfunded mandate on an already
overburdened system.
If this proposed provision were in the best interests of adults and
families, additional funding and much needed supports would be put into
place simultaneously focused on opening the doors to more adult education
programs. As it stands, this UI provision would be the wrong policy needed
at a time when we really should be trying to do all that we can to help
adults get back to work. Its intent is punitive and goes against meaningful
adult education reform. We need your help to turn this around!
_____
Teach Congress about the needs of undereducated workers and of the adult
education and literacy system. Call Congress today
<http://capwiz.com/ncl/utr/1/GGCMRHCXBP/CUIMRHDDVA/7866842436> ! And pass
this email on to those who you think may be interested.
Jackie Taylor
National Coalition for Literacy
Advocacy Chair | NCL/Dollar General Technology Coordinator
COABE President-Elect 2011-2013
2635 Brantley Park Blvd | Maryville, TN 37804
865.68o.7668 | Jackie at jataylor.net | http://www.ncladvocacy.org
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