Change that Works Activist Update

Greetings Change that Works Activists, Our work in the month of July has been great! With Congress’ summer recess upon us, it’s important that we continue the great work throughout the month of August. Below are events happening this month to continue the fight for labor and health care reform. 1) HEALTH CARE DROP-INS With Congress adjourning for recess without a vote on H.R. 3200 it’s important our Representatives know how important it is to enact health care reform this year. If health care reform is delayed until 2010 (an election year where historically few pieces of legislation are passed), not only will another 22,000 people loose their lives because of a lack of health care, but 14,000 Americans will continue to loose their coverage every day. We need a legion of activists to drop-in to Senator Snowe, Senator Collins, and Congressman Michaud’s offices to convey the message that health care reform is needed. Please email or call Jeralyn at 333-2837 / jeralyn.cave@seiu.org to schedule your drop-in. 2) AUGUST HOME MEETING in AUGUSTA For everyone who has never been to a home meeting, now is your chance! Details on our next home meeting are below.

August 5th, 2009

Home of Anne Thomas

6PM

52 Newland Ave Augusta, ME

Enjoy a great discussion on health care and labor reform in a social atmosphere. At the end we’ll be writing letters to our Members of Congress. Please contact Jeralyn at 333-2836 or jeralyn.cave@seiu.org to RSVP. 4) HEALTH CARE PROFILES NEEDED Out of the minds of great activists, the Change that Works Campaign is initiating a profile project to illustrate the savings individuals and families would save with a public option. Volunteers are needed to be interviewed about their health care costs, family structure, and insurance policies. If you would like to participate, please contact Jeralyn at 333-2836 or jeralyn.cave@seiu.org. 5) ONGOING ACTION Movement on both the Employee Free Choice Act and Health Care is expected this summer and we are increasing our contact with our Senators. The following tactics are part of our strategy to make sure WE WIN: * Letters and Phonecalls to Your Senators - Many of you have already written and/or called Senators Snowe and Collins on healthcare reform or the Employee Free Choice Act. However, if you haven't called AND written BOTH senators on BOTH ISSUES, please take a few minutes to do so now. Please see the attached phone call scripts and sample letters; everything you need is there. * Faith Leader Sign-on Letter in Support of the Employee Free Choice Act - Dozens of religious leaders across the state are signing onto a letter in support of free choice. Contact me if you would like to approach your Pastor, Reverend, Rabbi etc. about signing on. We'll check to see if they have signed yet, and if not, I can get you a copy of the letter to present to them. Call Jeralyn at 333-2836 * Small Business Sign-on Letter in Support of Healthcare Reform and the Employee Free Choice Act - If you are a small business owner who would like to sign on, or if you know a small business owner who supports these issues, please contact me and I will get you the letter. Call Jeralyn at 333-2836 For Change that Works, Jeralyn Cave, Organizer MSEA/SEIU 'Change That Works' Campaign Cell 207-333-2836 Jeralyn.cave@gmail.com