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James Talarico
@jamestalarico · TX · H
Posts188
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Voting-record position-0.006
CoverageMar 10, 2020 to Apr 3, 2023
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This also includes nonpolitical staff like the custodians, cafeteria workers, landscapers, and parking attendants that care for our Texas Capitol every day. They will also lose their pay and their health insurance on September 1.
A tangible way you can help is to donate to the quorum breakers to help us pay our staff. You can help me, Michelle, and the rest of our team here: https://t.co/9Emhq0Ze6F
Why $70,000? Research indicates a $70,000 - $75,000 salary is the baseline income needed for emotional well-being. Just ask @DanPriceSeattle.
RT @dianelyssa: drive-thru and delivery only paid sick leave paid leave for closed restaurants this should be the standard. we s&
Leaders like Cesar Chavez built strong unions and a strong middle class. But corporations bribed politicians to weaken unions with <U+201C>right-to-work<U+201D> laws. On this Cesar Chavez Day, I<U+2019>m introducing legislation to repeal <U+201C>right-to-work<U+201D> and let workers organize in Texas. #txlege https://t.co/D91nbZ1Ug8
RT @TVietor08: Instacart shoppers are asking for: -$5 an order hazard pay -free safety gear (hand sanitizer, soap) -paid sick leave expans&
No Texan should have to choose between their job and their family.
My bill<U+2014>House Bill 2298<U+2014>would provide 12 weeks of paid leave for any Texas worker who needs to care for a newborn or a sick family member. While on leave, Texans would be entitled to 67% of their normal paycheck. And for small businesses, our program would help cover the cost.
To Texans struggling to get state unemployment benefits: This isnt a case of a good system overwhelmed by unprecedented demand. This is a *bad* system overwhelmed by unprecedented demand. Even in good times, only 1/3 of unemployed Texans get unemployment benefits. #txlege