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The Arc of Bergen and Passaic County and the Coalition for a DSP Living Wage is organizing a rally at the NJ State House on May 13, 2019.
The Arc is renting a bus which will leave from Hackensack at 8am. All are welcome to ride the bus with us. Bus registration and other details available shortly.
Join the Coalition on Monday, May 13 from 10:00am – 1:00pm for a rally in front of the NJ State House Annex in Trenton to tell Governor Murphy and the Legislature that $54-million is needed in FY2020 to secure a competitive DSP starting wage that’s 25% above minimum wage.
A HUGE turnout would make a strong statement to lawmakers that NJ must
#PayFair4DirectCare in FY2020
Mark Your Calendar
Rally At The State House In Trenton
Monday May 13, 2019
The Arc is renting a bus which will leave from Hackensack at 8am.
All are welcome
to ride the bus with us.
Bus registration and other details available shortly.
Join us on Monday, May 13 from 10:00am-1:00pm for a rally in front of the NJ State House Annex in Trenton to tell Governor Murphy and the Legislature that $54-million is needed in FY2020 to secure a competitive DSP starting wage that’s 25% above minimum wage.
A HUGE turnout would make a strong statement to lawmakers that NJ must
#PayFair4DirectCare in FY2020
**EVENT DETAILS**
Date/Time: Monday, May 13th 10:00am-1:00pm, held Rain* or Shine
*Rain ponchos will be provided in the event of inclement weather
Where: In front of the State House Annex, 125 West State Street, Trenton
What to Wear: If you already have a lime green Coalition for a DSP Living Wage t-shirt, please wear it to the event. Otherwise, please wear green or blue. A limited number of Coalition t-shirts will also be available on a first come, first serve basis at the event.
What to Bring: Bring a bag lunch or money to purchase lunch at the State House Cafeteria or nearby Café 128 on West State Street. Food will not be provided.
Bring signs to the rally in support of $54-million in FY2020 for increased wages for DSPs. Need help figuring out what to write? How about:
It’s time NJ #PayFair4DirectCare
Direct Support is #NotMinWageWork
Who will care if no one is there?!
DSPs Do More, They Deserve More
Low Pay is NOT OK
Please keep in mind that no sticks or poles may be affixed on the signs and they must be made solely of paper or cardboard, otherwise they will not be permitted for safety reasons. Limited materials will also be available the day of the rally for those who arrive early and want to make a sign on site.
Click Here for more information on Arc of Bergen & Passaic Counties.
Click Here for more information on the Rally at the NJ State House.