Eureka Fair Wage Act Meetings EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Eureka Fair Wage Act Meetings EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT

People welcome to the meetings even if you live outside of Eureka.

The Fair Wage folks urge you to get involved in passing the Eureka Fair Wage Act, also known as the Minimum Wage Ordinance.  If passed through a popular vote, the Act would require large employers with 25 or more workers in Eureka to pay a $12 dollar minimum wage.  A higher minimum wage, with a small business exception, will improve lives, make Walmart reconsider its presence in Eureka, boost the local economy, bring employment up, and allow individuals who work full time to rise just above the federal poverty level.

Meetings for the Eureka Fair Wage Act are now every Wednesday at 6:15pm at the Eureka Labor Temple, 840 E Street.  More information can be found and questions answered by visiting the Eureka Fair Wage Act website, fairwages.org, or by calling 707-442-7465.  If you are interested in helping the campaign in any way, wherever you live, please get in contact.

Fair Wage Folks Turn in Signatures at Eureka City Hall for $12 Minimum Wage Ordinance

 For Immediate Release 2/8/13

 Fair Wage Folks Turn in Signatures at Eureka City Hall for $12 Minimum Wage Ordinance

Media Contact: James Decker (707) 761-5247 info@fairwages.org

Eureka, CA: On Thursday afternoon, February 7th, the “Fair Wage folks” submitted about 2,700 petition signatures to qualify the Eureka Fair Wage Act (aka Minimum Wage Ordinance) for the city ballot. This people’s initiative, if passed by voters, would raise the minimum wage from $8 to $12 for large employers to pay their workers in the city limits.

The Fair Wage folks thank the people of Eureka and throughout the county for their warm support and look forward to winning a fairer wage this year.

The Eureka City Clerk and the Humboldt County Elections Office have up to 30 days to report as to the sufficiency of the petitions. Once certified, the Eureka City Council can choose to pass the Fair Wage Act as written or to set an election for a vote of the people.

“I used to work at McDonald’s making minimum wage. You know what that means when someone pays you minimum wage? You know what your boss was trying to say? It’s like “Hey if I could pay you less, I would, but it’s against the law.”

- Chris Rock

Full Text of Fair Wage Act

http://eurekafairwageact.wordpress.com/text-of-the-eureka-fair-wage-act/

graphics/artists info & credits:

http://eurekafairwageact.wordpress.com/fair-wage-graphics-contest/

KIEM Ch. 3: http://kiem-tv.com/node/4758

North Coast Journal: http://www.northcoastjournal.com/blogthing/2013/02/08/eureka-wages-going/

Fair Wage Cafe – Dec. 15 – Noon to 5 – Labor Temple – Eureka

SEE, PRINT, Email, Facebook AND PASS AROUND THE ATTACHED FLIER! (in color or black and white)
If you or a group you work with wants to set up an info table at the Fair Wage Cafe, give us a call!  707.442.7465

See you there, December 15th.from the Eureka Fair Wage folks

Join Us in Solidarity….               

Fair Wage Cafe Dec.15th

Join us for food, music, poetry and community. (More details below)  Help us move the Eureka Fair Wage Act forward.  Raise the pay for 1,000 (or more) of our mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, sons and daughters. Volunteers needed for this event.  Musicians, poets, cooks, food handlers, clean up. Donations welcome.

Also there is a meeting tonight and every Tuesday at 6:15pm at the Labor Temple.  We need all kinds of skills and volunteers!

Do you know about the Fair Wage Graphic contest?

http://eurekafairwageact.wordpress.com/2012/12/01/announcing-the-fair-wage-graphic-contest/

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  12/04/12

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT, Saturday, Dec 15: 

FAIR WAGE CAFE

On Saturday, December 15th, bring family and friends to the first FAIR WAGE CAFE, hosted by the Eureka Fair Wage folks. 

The Fair Wage Cafe will be at the Labor Temple in Eureka from noon to 5pm, a family friendly event with food, music, poetry, and children’s activities. We invite speakers to talk about fair wages and working conditions, and welcome local community groups to set up information tables. The Fair Wage Cafe is envisioned to be an open and casual space where people of all ages and stripes are free to encounter each other, express ideas for community building, relax, learn, and perhaps get involved in helping pass the Eureka Fair Wage act, raise in-home health care wages, and build strength in the working class of Humboldt County.

FAIR WAGE CAFE a free community event Saturday, December 15th, noon to 5pm at the Labor Temple, 840 E Street in Eureka, where 9th and E intersect

Call 707.442.7465 for more information or email info@fairwages.org

See you there, at the FAIR WAGE CAFE, Saturday December 15th!

Fair Wage Cafe!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  12/04/12

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT, Saturday, Dec 15: 

FAIR WAGE CAFE

On Saturday, December 15th, bring family and friends to the first FAIR WAGE CAFE, hosted by the Eureka Fair Wage folks. 

The Fair Wage Cafe will be at the Labor Temple in Eureka from noon to 5pm, a family friendly event with food, music, poetry, and children’s activities. We invite speakers to talk about fair wages and working conditions, and welcome local community groups to set up information tables. The Fair Wage Cafe is envisioned to be an open and casual space where people of all ages and stripes are free to encounter each other, express ideas for community building, relax, learn, and perhaps get involved in helping pass the Eureka Fair Wage act, raise in-home health care wages, and build strength in the working class of Humboldt County.

FAIR WAGE CAFE a free community event Saturday, December 15th, noon to 5pm at the Labor Temple, 840 E Street in Eureka, where 9th and E intersect

Call 707.442.7465 for more information or email info@fairwages.org

See you there, at the FAIR WAGE CAFE, Saturday December 15th

Meeting Tuesday Night @ the Labor Temple, Eureka 615 PM

Do you want to raise wages for 1,000 of Eureka’s hardest working people?

Do you want to counter Walmart’s unwelcome invasion of Eureka?

You are invited to our meeting @ the Labor Temple on E St in Eureka.

That’s the nice yellow building kitty korner from the wreck of the Downtowner @ 9th & E.

We meet @ 615PM.

We usually meet in the basement, occasionally upstairs.  Please look around for us.

We are planning our campaign to win the vote next year.

We welcome community involvement.

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Your skill set is needed!

Contact the Eureka Fair Wage Act Campaign

Contact the Eureka Fair Wage Act Campaign

Contact: James Decker (707) 442-7465

info@fairwages.org

http://fairwages.org

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ANNOUNCING THE FAIR WAGE GRAPHIC CONTEST

ANNOUNCING THE FAIR WAGE GRAPHIC CONTEST

contact for media:  James Decker 707.442.7465

Submit a  GRAPHIC for posters and lawn signs promoting the Eureka Fair Wage Act and you could win $100!!  (and higher wages) Announcing the FAIR WAGE GRAPHIC CONTEST The Eureka Fair Wage Act, which will require large employers in Eureka to pay a $12 minimum wage, is expected to be on the ballot in March.  The Eureka Fair Wage campaign is offering a $100 award to the person who submits a great graphic for use on fair wage posters and lawn signs.

Submit your drawing or computer art by mailing it to:

Fair Wages c/o  Don Swall

1140 E Street  #30 Eureka, CA  95501

or emailing it to info@fairwages.org.

Please include your name and a way to get in contact with you.

All contest submissions must be in by January 10th and the winning graphic will be announced at the Eureka Fair Wage benefit show, featuring local honky-tonk band,  Rooster McClintock later in the month.  Second and Third place prizes will also be announced at the benefit.  You need not be present to win.

►  Contest participants do not need to live in Eureka

►  All submissions become the property of the Eureka Fair wage Act campaign for use in the campaign website and printed media.  Artist retains all other rights.

► All submissions must be mailed or emailed to us by January 10, 2012

► Contest winners will be announced on January 19, 2012.  Need not be present to win.

More contest details can be found on the internet at fairwages.org  or call 707.442.7465.

Meeting Tuesday Night @ the Labor Temple, Eureka 615 PM

Do you want to raise wages for 1,000 of Eureka’s hardest working people?

Do you want to counter Walmart’s unwelcome invasion of Eureka?

You are invited to our meeting @ the Labor Temple on E St in Eureka.

That’s the nice yellow building kitty korner from the wreck of the Downtowner @ 9th & E.

We meet @ 615PM.

We usually meet in the basement, occasionally upstairs.  Please look around for us.

We are planning our campaign to win the vote next year.

We welcome community involvement.

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Your skill set is needed!

Contact the Eureka Fair Wage Act Campaign

Contact the Eureka Fair Wage Act Campaign

Contact: James Decker (707) 442-7465

info@fairwages.org

http://fairwages.org

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Eureka Fair Wage Act Meetings EVERY TUESDAY

October 30, 2012  Public Service Announcement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Eureka Fair Wage Act Meetings EVERY TUESDAY

Meetings for the Eureka Fair Wage Act are every Tuesday at 6:15pm  at the Eureka Labor Temple, 840 E Street (9th and E Streets).  More information can be found and questions answered by visiting the Eureka Fair Wage Act website, fairwages.org, or by calling 707-442-7465.  If you are interested in collecting signatures or helping the campaign in any way, wherever you live, please get in contact.  All work for the Eureka Fair Wage Act is volunteer.

Eureka residents filed a peoples’ initiative this summer called the Eureka Fair Wage Act. If passed through a popular vote, the Eureka Fair Wage Act, also called the Minimum Wage Act, would require large employers with 25 or more workers in Eureka to pay a 12 dollar minimum wage.  Eureka Fair Wage Act proponents assert that a higher minimum wage, with a small business exception, will improve lives, make Walmart reconsider its presence in Eureka, boost the local economy, bring employment up, and allow individuals who work full time to rise just above the federal poverty level.  Fair Wage Act proponents are currently collecting signatures to get the initiative on the ballot and need your help.

– Defending the Community

$12.00 An Hour Minimum Wage for Large Employers

http://fairwages.org

http://eurekafairwageact.wordpress.com

info@fairwages.org

Eureka Fair Wage Campaign Seeks Volunteers

Public Service Announcement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   September 13, 2012

Eureka Fair Wage Act Proponents Seeking Volunteers

Media Contact: James Decker info@fairwages.org, (707) 442-7465

Eureka residents who filed a peoples’ initiative this summer called the Eureka Fair Wage Act urge you to get involved in the collection of signatures.  If passed through a popular vote, the Eureka Fair Wage Act, also called the Minimum Wage Act, would require large employers with 25 or more workers in Eureka to pay a 12 dollar minimum wage.  Eureka Fair Wage Act proponents assert that a higher minimum wage,  with a small business exception, will improve lives, make Walmart reconsider its presence in Eureka, boost the local economy, bring employment up, and allow individuals who work full time to rise just above the federal poverty level. Fair Wage Act proponents are currently collecting signatures to get the initiative on the ballot and need your help.

Meetings for the Eureka Fair Wage Act are every Tuesday at 6:15 pm in the basement of the Eureka Labor Temple, 840 E Street.   More information can be found and questions answered by visiting the Eureka Fair Wage Act website, http://fairwages.org, or by calling 707-442-7465.  If you are interested in collecting signatures or helping the campaign in any way, wherever you live, please get in contact.  All work for the Eureka Fair Wage Act is volunteer.

TEXT OF THE ACT:  http://urlet.com/ten.hence

$12.00 an hour minimum wage for large employers

http://fairwages.org

http://eurekafairwageact.wordpress.com

info@fairwages.org

We Have Reached the Beginning!

Friends,

After much hard work with lots of help we have created the Eureka Fair Wage Act. Now the work begins in earnest. We will need all of you to take this idea from the basement of the Labor Temple to the pocket books of working people in Eureka. We need people to help gather signatures and to publicize the goals of the initiative. We need to gather 1500 signatures and we need to do it before the weather gets lousy at the end of October. This will be important to counter the power structure that is already lining up against us. The city right from the start has chosen to weaken our position by giving us the uninspired official ballot title of, “ Minimum Wage Ordinance”. The Fair Wage Act will require large employers. (25 or more employees) to pay a minimum of $12 per hour in the city of Eureka.

 

We need $400 to pay for the publishing of the ordinance in the paper and we need to raise money to pay for the printing. We meet at the Labor Temple Tuesdays at 6:15 in the basement. Come by with your Ideas, your Energy and your Money.

 

The place we love is under attack by corporate rapaciousness. They have come to take more of our resources. They want to log some of the oldest living trees on the planet to speed the destruction of our culture. The “Big Boxes”want to turn us into the company town With Walmart the company store. We are not going to go gentle into that good night. By forcing the large employers to check their exploitation of labor we can regain the momentum to protect what we value and strengthen the community in which we live.

 

If you can’t make the meeting Email me,( radmul@aol.com) or call (707) 442-7465, we will find a way for you to help.

–

Defending the Community:

 

http://eurekafairwageact.wordpress.com/

 

mailto:eurekafairwageact@gmail.com