The Legislature begins all-day floor debate this week and will continue until they adjourn in June. Now that hearings are done, and senator and committee priorities bills have been decided, click here for an update on what we’ll be fighting for – and against – during the next 36 days of session.
Last Week: LB415 Advanced to Select File
NO Nebraskan should have to face the impossible choice of taking care of their health or missing a paycheck.
But last week, 34 senators blatantly disregarded the will of Nebraska voters – who overwhelmingly passed paid sick leave for ALL workers last November – by advancing LB415 (Sen. Beau Ballard), including a harmful amendment (❌ AM545) that:
- Exempts several groups of workers from receiving paid sick leave, including seasonal and temporary agricultural workers, and workers under the age of 16;
- Exempts businesses with 10 or fewer employees from having to provide paid sick leave; and
- Removes important protections for workers who face retaliation from their employers for using paid sick leave.
Contact your senator and tell them to OPPOSE LB415:
Today’s Debate: Tell Your Senator to OPPOSE LB258!
For everyone to have access to the good life, we must ensure that Nebraska workers are paid a living wage. That’s why the minimum wage increase passed overwhelmingly on the ballot — and why we must now all fight to protect it.
❌ LB258 (Sen. Jane Raybould) would harm workers by severely weakening Nebraska’s minimum wage law through carving out a subminimum wage for workers under the age of 20 AND restricting the cost of living increases that Nebraskans voted for. Debate on this bill will continue TODAY.
Contact your senator and tell them to OPPOSE LB258:
Support Our Work
Become a monthly Sustaining Supporter and provide critical flexibility all year long. While it may seem small, even gifts of $5 and $10 a month add up to make a long-term impact, especially during these challenging times.
Thank you for standing up for justice and opportunity for ALL Nebraskans!