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Re: Reacting to the Fight for 15

I'm going to run this by HRC now unless Huma you're with her and can read it to her. On Apr 15, 2015, at 3:24 PM, Jennifer Palmieri <jpalmieri@hillaryclinton.com> wrote: Great. Let's do it. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 15, 2015, at 3:22 PM, Joel Benenson <jbenenson@bsgco.com> wrote: Ann’s line nails it. * I agree with Ann and this language. *Mandy Grunwald* *Grunwald Communications* *202 973-9400* ----- I feel strongly that we came up with good language that doesn't use hashtag for 15 but supports workers fight. Leave to political for final call but I think this is good and we should do: Every American deserves a fair shot at success. Fast food & child care workers shouldn't have to march in streets for living wages. -H Ann O’Leary Sent from my iPhone (510) 717-5518 (cell) Next Generation • www.thenextgeneration.org • Twitter: @Ann_OLeary • (415) 689-5747 (work) On Apr 15, 2015, at 9:54 PM, Joel Benenson < jbenenson@bsgco.com> wrote: We should not be forced into a position on $15 because labor will ask at some point….. we will have to address at some point and if on day 3 she takes a position for labor that she hasn’t taken before, the press will slam her for calculation before she gets back home. * torn. if we don't say anything, it will be noticed by labor and they WILL ask her at some point. We can burn a chip on it now and apologize that we tried to get it in her talking points. however, I do worry about commenting on some other policy and not on this one. On Wed, Apr 15, 2015 at 3:36 PM, Jake Sullivan <jake.sullivan@gmail.com> wrote: Makes sense to me. On Apr 15, 2015, at 3:23 PM, Jennifer Palmieri <jpalmieri@hillaryclinton.com> wrote: You know what? I don't think we should do this. The press our frothing for any hint of hypocrisy or change in position. If we tweet we will immediately get asked if we support fifteen and then attacked when we have to answer that we do not. Doesn't seem worth it. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 15, 2015, at 2:17 PM, Joel Benenson <jbenenson@bsgco.com> wrote: I agree with Jim * * Clarifying… I’ve stayed out of this so far, but if you use the hashtag, it feels like you are expressing support for $15 to me. * I’ve stayed out of this so far, but if you use the hashtag, it feels like support to me. * sorry to weigh in late here. if we lose "in streets" after march we can fit the hashtag. let's go as below unless anyone objects in the next few minutes... Every American deserves a fair shot at success. Fast food & child care workers shouldn't have to march for living wages. #fightfor15 -H On Wed, Apr 15, 2015 at 3:06 PM, Christina Reynolds <creynolds@gpg.com> wrote: Just wanted to check back in on this as the event is almost over—can we go without the hashtag, or should we rework to put it in? * * It’s too long. We could tweak if needed, but we were worried given the notes that we might not end up supporting $15 for fast food workers that we didn’t want a full-throated/hash-tagged support. * Can't we hues the fight for 15 hashtag? JP --Sent from my iPad-- john.podesta@gmail.com For scheduling: eryn.sepp@gmail.com On Apr 15, 2015, at 1:53 PM, Katie Dowd <kdowd@hillaryclinton.com> wrote: To confirm - going with this when nick says the event is over: Every American deserves a fair shot at success. Fast food & child care workers shouldn't have to march in streets for living wages. -H On Wed, Apr 15, 2015 at 1:39 PM, Nick Merrill <nmerrill@hillaryclinton.com> wrote: Jen is ok with the language. If she's signing it we need to wait until she's done with her event here in Norwalk. On Apr 15, 2015, at 12:27 PM, Matt Ortega <mortega@hillaryclinton.com> wrote: The tweet Christina circulated, still with "-H" right? Every American deserves a fair shot at success. Fast food & child care workers shouldn't have to march in streets for living wages. -H On Wed, Apr 15, 2015 at 1:20 PM, Ann O'Leary <olearyhrc@gmail.com> wrote: Yes - agree; make distinction for folks that it isn't only about minimum wage. On Wed, Apr 15, 2015 at 10:17 AM, John Podesta <john.podesta@gmail.com> wrote: To the third question: Why can't we just say she supports low wage workers organizing for higher pay which is what fight for 15 is about. JP --Sent from my iPad-- john.podesta@gmail.com For scheduling: eryn.sepp@gmail.com On Apr 15, 2015, at 1:11 PM, Ann O'Leary <olearyhrc@gmail.com> wrote: All good with me. Thanks! On Wed, Apr 15, 2015 at 10:06 AM, Christina Reynolds <creynolds@gpg.com> wrote: Love the tweet, although given the points you guys have raised, it seems like we need to be careful about endorsing the Fight for 15 completely. Updated tweet and qs for press below—please let us know in the next hour if you have any concerns: Tweet: Every American deserves a fair shot at success. Fast food & child care workers shouldn't have to march in streets for living wages Does she support the Fight for 15: - Hillary believes every American deserves a chance at success and shouldn’t have to march in the streets to earn a true living wage. You shouldn’t have to be a CEO to get a raise. Everyday Americans should be able to make a little more so you can worry a little less. A higher minimum wage doesn't just help those at the bottom of the pay scale, it has a ripple effect across the economy and helps millions of American workers and middle class families. Does she support a nationwide $15 minimum wage? - She supports raising the minimum wage, and believes we need to have a conversation with workers, experts and economists about the target and the timeline. So she won’t endorse the Fight for 15? - She is still working through the details of her own plan, which will reflect her belief that every American deserves a chance at success through a true living wage. * * Sorry to be drumming on this one, but I'm not comfortable with this tweet b/c I worry that it will be linked to minimum wage increase. So don't want to say "stand with" Can we go back to this (it is 2 characters over): Every American deserves a fair shot at success. Fast food & child care workers shouldn't have to march in streets for living wages #Fightfor15 <https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Fightfor15> On Wed, Apr 15, 2015 at 9:48 AM, Christina Reynolds <creynolds@gpg.com> wrote: Apologies for the many emails—getting a lot of direction here and not sure exactly which way to go. Given the direction about the Fight for 15 not being about the minimum wage, tried to update below (and go back to the original Tweet): Draft Tweet: Every American deserves a fair shot at success with a true living wage. I stand with fast food workers in the #fightfor15. —H Points for press and talkers: Does she support the Fight for 15: - Hillary believes every American deserves a chance at success with a true living wage, so she supports the fast food workers and others who are out there asking for a living wage and a fair shot at success. You shouldn’t have to be a CEO to get a raise. Everyday Americans should be able to make a little more so you can worry a little less. A higher minimum wage doesn't just help those at the bottom of the pay scale, it has a ripple effect across the economy and helps millions of American workers and middle class families. Does she support a nationwide $15 minimum wage? - She supports raising the minimum wage, and believes we need to have a conversation with workers, experts and economists about the target and the timeline. * Exactly. On Apr 15, 2015, at 12:18 PM, Jennifer Palmieri < jpalmieri@hillaryclinton.com> wrote: The fight for fifteen is not about raising min wage to fifteen. It is just about fifteen dollars for these jobs. We have a stock answer on what she supports raising min wage to - it is a punt that says she wants to work with experts on rate and timing. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 15, 2015, at 11:13 AM, Christina Reynolds <creynolds@gpg.com> wrote: Will defer to others on the exact language we’re comfortable with, but once we figure out the tweet, we’re going to need to determine how our people should answer the question either on TV or with the many reporters who are asking. Let me know if I’m landing in our policy/political safe zone here: Does she support the Fight for 15: Hillary believes every American deserves a chance at success with a true living wage, so she supports the fast food workers and others who are out there asking for a living wage and a fair shot at success. You shouldn’t have to be a CEO to get a raise. Everyday Americans should be able to make a little more so you can worry a little less. A higher minimum wage doesn't just help those at the bottom of the pay scale, it has a ripple effect across the economy and helps millions of American workers and middle class families. Does she support a nationwide $15 minimum wage? She supports raising the minimum wage, and believes we need to have a conversation about the target and the timeline. * Is there a reason we shouldn’t push off vs CEOs With corporate profits at record highs, it’s time for a real raise for all working Americans. * I'm worried it is too strong. Don't want her to come out for $15 at this stage. Instead of standing with them, better to applaud them? How about: Every American deserves a fair shot at success with a true living wage. I applaud fast food workers in their #fightfor15. —H On Wednesday, April 15, 2015, Katie Dowd <kdowd@hillaryclinton.com> wrote: Team - how is this? Every American deserves a fair shot at success with a true living wage. I stand with fast food workers in the #fightfor15. —H On Wed, Apr 15, 2015 at 8:59 AM, Dan Schwerin <dschwerin@hillaryclinton.com> wrote: Request from SEIU for a tweet or comment... * I think Brandon has discussed with Robby, but we are really hoping the Secretary will react, through social media or however you see fit, to the incredible day of action that just kicked off to spotlight the crisis of underpaid work in the economy. We expect strikes in 236 cities in the US, as well as strikes and support actions in 123 cities outside United States in 35 countries on six continents. I don't have Jen's contact info or I'd send her way too. Below you'll see the core messages we are using. Best, Peter • On 4/15, workers across industries, students, faith leaders and community supporters are joining together for the biggest-ever mobilization of low-wage workers in U.S. history. • America can’t build a strong future with falling wages. • When large, profitable corporations like McDonald’s hold down wages and benefits, it hurts all of us. • Ordinary people who work hard are being paid so little that they can’t afford the basics—like groceries, rent, or transportation — and that reduces purchasing power in our neighborhoods. • Boosting pay will put money into the hands of working moms and dads, so they can put more money back into our community and create more good jobs. • By sticking together, people in the Fight for $15 movement are making change happen and are being heard. • They are coming together across industries-- including fast-food workers, home care workers, child care workers, airport workers, adjunct professors and Walmart workers--and from every corner of the country. • And they are being joined by students, faith leaders and other supporters, who know that paying workers $15 will lift up the entire country. On 4/15, America is standing up for jobs that give our friends, our neighbors, and our families a fair shot at a secure future. ____ Peter Colavito Director of Government Relations Service Employees International Union (SEIU) 1800 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036 (202) 730-7727 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "HRCRapid" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to hrcrapid+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to hrcrapid@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/hrcrapid/CAKErNju4YKyaJAfwp0P2iFWSpE_52Rx_COvgNwd3_7GKDYnG7A%40mail.gmail.com <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/hrcrapid/CAKErNju4YKyaJAfwp0P2iFWSpE_52Rx_COvgNwd3_7GKDYnG7A%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> . 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