My name is Jess Paul and I am a member of the State Employees' Association of New Hampshire, SEIU Local 1984. I work for the Division of Parks and Recreation where I help keep nearly 80 state parks running smoothly, serving as a liaison between field staff and the Department of Resources.
I love my job and I looked forward to going to work everyday but last month I was informed by the State of New Hampshire that due to insufficient funds, I would be laid off on February 12, 2009.
You never think that it could happen to you, but in today's economy it's getting harder and harder to know who's got your back.
That's why today I'm in Washington D.C. lobbying my U.S. Senators and urging them to vote for the Economic Recovery Act, which will provide the emergency financial help our states need so they won't have to balance the budget on the backs of workers.
But I can't do this by myself - after all, we're stronger together.
Please contact your U.S. Senator and ask them to support President Obama's Economic Recovery Act. Click here to make a free call.
http://call.seiu.org/9/Just the other day I read in USA Today that if the Economic recovery Act passes "states and local governments would be the big winners and that the money could spare states from politically painful program cuts, tax increases or both."
Let's show our Senators that SEIU supports President Obama's efforts to pass an economic recovery plan that reaches those most in need and makes our economy work for everyone -- not just those at the top.
Call your Senator and ask them to support of the Economic Recovery Act. Click here to make a free call:
http://call.seiu.org/9/We have a real opportunity to work with the Obama administration and help hardworking American families. And we all know how critical it is that smart public investments be made today.
