We believe that the Department of Defense should make the film, "The Invisible War" required viewing for all future commanders as well as for military personnel who train incoming recruits. The current policy of Zero Tolerance is not backed by a realistic training program. This award-winning film explains sexual predation in a clear and compelling manner, leaving the viewer with an honest explanation of the problems facing our US service members. Using the DoD's own numbers, the film makes a direct connection between incapable commanders and incidents of rape. Take Action NOW: Tell the DOD that it's time for those taking on the responsibility of command and of those training our new recruits to understand what they are up against.
California Assemblymember Charles Calderon has written a new United Farm Workers-sponsored bill (AB 2676) that applies criminal sanctions for employers whose mistreatment of farm workers causes their deaths or illnesses from exposure to extreme heat. Longstanding penalties in the state Penal Code apply to anyone who "inflicts unnecessary cruelty upon the animal, or in any manner abuses any animal, or fails to provide the animal with proper food, drink, or shelter or protection from the weather." Now AB 2676, called the Humane Treatment of Farm Workers Act, says agricultural employers must treat farm workers at least as good as animals or face the same criminal penalties. Take Action NOW: Tell the state senate to pass this bill which protects our state's farmworkers.
Here in America, nearly 80% of low wage workers and 40% of private sector workers don't have access to a single paid sick day which means that many people have little choice but to go to work sick--rather than staying home to get better and risk losing a day’s pay or even losing their job. That's 40 million employees. Take Action NOW: Tell Congress that paid sick days are critical for American families’ economic security. It’s not okay for families to be one virus away from losing income or becoming unemployed. We need you to support and pass the Healthy Families Act.
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