Having a full-time job that keeps me in poverty? No way…unimaginable, right? But millions of Americans face this reality day in and day out, working 40+ hours a week unable to satisfy the basic needs of food and shelter. Right now, the current Federal Minimum Wage is ONLY $5.15 which has less buying power than in the 1950s.

Recently, Voce had the incredible opportunity to do some pro-bono work for the Let Justice Roll Living Wage Campaign, a fast-growing nonpartisan coalition of ninety faith, labor and community organizations, that work in support of federal legislation to raise the federal minimum wage and state legislation and ballot initiatives to increase the minimum wage. The Campaign conducts an ongoing educational program to inform people of the severity of conditions facing low-wage working people and what must be done to bring about constructive change.

On January 19, a Senate press conference was held to garner support and awareness for the Federal Minimum Wage Bill that was successful passed as a “clean bill” in The House of Representatives that was going to the Senate floor for debate.

Our Voce team was tasked with securing media attention for the passing of the Federal Minimum Wage Bill which coincidentally was being over shadowed by President Bush’s decision to increase American troops in Iraq. Our objective was to communicate to the media the support the bill had from business owners across the country.

Throughout our efforts, we kept hitting on this key point: By providing sustainable living wages, it directly yields increases in productivity, job satisfaction and brand loyalty from customers, all contributing to higher returns for investors and employers.

Update on the Federal Minimum Wage Bill

The Federal Minimum Wage Bill was passed in the Senate on February 1, but not as a “clean bill.” The bill has gone back to the House and is receiving the attention it needs by the mainstream media. There is a lot to come on this hot topic and Voce will one of the driving forces to raise awareness on this critical issue.

Remember, a job should keep you out of poverty, not keep you in it.

/KD

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