Finally 99er Factions Unite to Strengthen their Political Clout and for their very survival, to push the Senate to pass S3706.
Advocacy groups from all across the Country have put aside any and all differences and have now joined together for one specific initiative and one common purpose: saving American lives while in turn rebuilding the American Economy.
New Press Release from the 99er Nation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPRLog (Press Release) – Sep 16, 2010 – In a show of unity, the various 99er Advocacy groups have coalesced into one large united force to lobby Washington for the Tier 5 Americans Want to Work Act. The Umbrella group will be known as The American 99ers' Union http://www.american99ersunion.com
The 99er Nation has, for the most part, been without their lifeline Unemployment Insurance payments for nearly 8 months. It is no coincidence that the American economy began to slip backward into double dip recession territory just weeks after the 99ers were cut off from their Unemployment Insurance. Millions of Americans unable to participate in our "consumer based" economy cannot help but make a negative impact on the fragile recovery.
The macroeconomic benefits to the entire American economy, with passage of this Tier 5 bill is staggering and would bring about immediate results. EXAMPLE: 5 million Americans who have exhausted UI benefits X $300.00 (average weekly benefit) would inject at least 1.5 billion dollars directly into the economy every week. Based upon the law of 'Supply & Demand', through the purchase of goods and services, S3706 would provide the demand required to keep the recovery going in the right direction, prevent further layoffs and stimulate the creation of jobs within the individual communities throughout America.
This coalition consists of (in alphabetical order):Advocacy For the Long Term Unemployed (AFLTU)
Extend Unemployment Benefits
Jobless Unite
Now: Jobless / Next: Homeless
Tier 5 Unemployment Extension Needed
Tier 5 To Survive Unemployed Unite
The Unemployment Examiner
U-Cubed (Union for the Unemployed)
Unemployed-Friends
Unemployed States Of America
Unemployed Voices
Unemployed Workers Action Group (UWAG)
"Our coalition under the banner of The American 99ers' Union, has decided that the best way to convince the Senate to vote The Americans Want To Work Act into law is to ask all of our members to Take Action on Wednesday, September 22, 2010."
All members of The American 99ers' Union acting as one will fax, email, and/or make phone calls to their own two Senators, urging them to immediately support and PASS The Americans Want To Work Act, S. 3706. http://stabenow.senate.gov/infocus/AmericansWanttoWork.html [The exact letter to be sent can be downloaded at http://www.american99ersunion.com]
The recommended action is strategically designed to:
1. Show that we are united in a grassroots movement that is growing in strength and numbers to greatly impact the midterm elections.
2. Provide sound reason and fact as to why this is not only the right thing to do for 99ers, but also supports America's economic recovery by stimulating the economy
3. Inform our Senators that we are watching their votes very closely and we will vote against those who oppose this bill in the November election, encourage our friends and family to vote against them and use the internet and media to encourage the general public to vote against those who will not help Americans who are suffering without unemployment insurance during this national emergency
4. Demonstrate our commitment to use our combined influence to ensure millions of 99ers all across the nation perform the one job they still hold on November 2nd - VOTE for those who have represented and continue to represent our desperate need for extended unemployment insurance and jobs
S3706 is currently languishing in "Committee limbo" within the Senate Finance Committee. This bill MUST be brought to the Senate Floor immediately and passed in time to allow the House to do the same, prior to the next scheduled Congressional recess on October 8, 2010. Passage of this bill before the election is crucial in order to save the lives of millions of hurting Americans currently on the brink of complete financial disaster, hunger and homelessness.
To those who doubt there are 5 million 99ers in this country, one must simply do the math. There are at least 15 million unemployed Americans and 10 million of those are collecting UI benefits. Clearly the DOL figure estimating 1.4 million have exhausted benefits, whether by design or intention, is a grossly underestimated statistic.
So, now it is time for us to show our strength and numbers to the Senate!
With the midterm elections shaping up to be a tight race, for eventual control of both the House and Senate, unemployed Americans can easily be the deciding factor in who keeps their legislative jobs and which members of Congress join the unemployment lines in November.
To contact The American 99ers' Union call 202-579-9377
(99ERS)
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Unless the 99ers push hard for this bill now and everyday until it is passed, nothing will be done and more Americans will die.
What can you do to help?All unemployed Americans MUST contact the Senate Finance Committee (202-224-4515), fax (202-228-0554) and DEMAND this gets to the Senate floor immediately.
Contact your Senator and every other Senator you can to demand we get this Tier 5 bill (S3706) voted on NOW. A complete list of legislators can be found at: http://joblessunite.yolasite.com/legislators-list.php
Call the White House comments line to demand the same. White House Comments Line 202-456-1111 Comment line is only open 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday EST. ***REMIND the President that this is an emergency.
