Thread by @ProgressNowCO

We are LIVE at the CO State Capitol to talk in favor of Fair Workweek legislation, #HB1118.
#COLeg #COpolitics
Watch the livestream here: fb.watch/iKfAm38Paj/

Opening is Pam Reséndiz, director of CO Jobs with Justice.

"We work hard and we deserve to know when we’re going to work and how much we’re going to make." #HB1118 #COLeg #COPolitics

Next is Britany Lopez, a student from MSU Denver. Talks about how hard it is to work to juggle classes and unpredictable scheduling while also needing to help her family. #HB1118 #COLeg #COPolitics

Natalia, a @UFCW_7 member who works at a meat processing plant.

She struggles to take care of her aging parents when she doesn't know if she'll be called in at the last minute for a shift. #HB1118 #COLeg #COPolitics

Natalia talks about how the quality of work goes down. Her and her coworkers don't want handouts, just basic respect and predictability.

"Workers deserve not to be treated as commodities, but as human beings"

#HB1118 #COLeg #COPolitics @UFCW_7

Sara Barnes from @ColoradoKidsOrg .

Notes that CO's universal pre-k program starts soon. For it to be successful, parents need to be able to find schools that work within their schedules.

#HB1118 #COLeg #COPolitics

Rep. @EmilyForCO Sirota, a prime sponsor of #HB1118, next.

"For a parent with a child who has special needs, to have the security to know that they can take their child to see their specialists once a week is invaluable and critical to their development."

#COLeg #COPolitics

"We’ve asked voters over the last two years and 74% said they agree that fair scheduling is good for both Colorado workers and businesses. Workers who have a greater say in their schedule are happier, healthier, and more productive" @EmilyForCO #COLeg #COPolitics #HB1118

Next, Rep. @SerenaForCO. Notes how the Fair Workweek coalition is a women of color led movement. It's working people standing up for working families.

#COLeg #COPolitics #HB1118

"I know too many people, Black, Brown and low income who have to deal with unpredictable hrs, leaving them without stable income. #HB1118 ensures CO workers know when and where they will work so they can plan for their families’ financial needs." #COLeg #COPolitics @SerenaForCO

That wraps up the #HB1118 press conference. The bill has its first hearing at 1:30pm today in House Business Affairs & Labor.

If you haven't already, email your legislator and ask them to support fair workweek legislation!!! progressnowcolorado.actionkit.com/sign/hb23-1118/

People just want predictable work schedules! That's it! It's a pretty reasonable ask!

#COLeg #COPolitics #HB1118