Tell Congress to pass the Healthy Families Act
US Congress
COVID-19, the coronavirus, is spreading, threatening the health of thousands and testing the strength of the global economy. At the time of publication, there were at least 230 confirmed cases in the U.S., with officials warning that many more people are likely to acquire this highly communicable disease.
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US Congress
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[Your Name]
Dear Congressmember,
As COVID-19 comes to the US, we need your action now to ensure that millions of people in the U.S. aren’t exposed to the virus. For the sake of public health and human rights, all workers need paid sick leave.
Please act now to pass the Healthy Families Act to guarantee that all workers can earn up to seven job-protected paid sick days each year, with a provision for public health emergencies that would provide all workers with paid sick time and ensure employers keep their jobs open for the duration of any virus-related time missed from work.
Sincerely,