Rally to support opportunities for Nebraska’s hardworking families

On Tuesday, the Nebraska Legislature voted down LB 943, a bill that would have raised Nebraska’s minimum wage to $9 per hour for hourly employees and increased the minimum wage for workers who earn tips to 70 percent of that standard minimum wage.  Introduced by Sen. Nordquist, with the tipped minimum wage amendment from Sen. Lathrop, the bill received 20 votes to pass, yet needed 25.

This vote was yet another blow this session to hardworking Nebraskans who are struggling to make ends meet.  But together we can continue to advocate for policies that will help rebuild the middle class and support our working families earning low wages.

Here are two ways you can help! Please thank those senators who continue to fight for these good policies today and then attend the Rally for Working Families next week.

Join us Tuesday, April 8 at the Nebraska State Capitol and “Rally for Nebraska’s Working Families.”

What: Rally for Nebraska’s Working Families
When: Tuesday, April 8, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Nebraska State Capitol, 1445 K St., west steps

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This is a rally in support of policies like an increased minimum wage, Medicaid expansion, anti-wage theft, child care support, equal pay and other issues to help remove barriers to prosperity for hardworking Nebraska individuals and families. Stand with those friends and neighbors at this rally next Tuesday!

ALSO, please contact the senators who voted to support an increase in the minimum wage and thank them for fighting to make sure hard work pays in Nebraska.

Your voice will make a difference as we continue this fight!  Thank you for your support and for standing with our fellow Nebraskans.