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We simply cannot stand by and watch Congress destroy our jobs, vital services, and our economy when giant corporations and the mega-rich still don't pay their fair share. It doesn't have to be this way.
To get their attention, we're going to make ourselves seen and heard with over 100 events across the country – from town hall meetings with Members of Congress to rallies in dozens of states like Maryland.
We've also started a petition with coalition partners on SignOn.org that already has over 257,000 signatures in favor of immediately ending sequestration – and we want you to add your name to make sure that your Representative sees it.
Join our Day of Action by signing our SignOn petition to end sequestration right now. The House of Representatives can pass a one-sentence bill that would stop Sequestration, along with its furloughs and automatic service cuts. It's time for a real solution that doesn't destroy working families.
Government employees making modest salaries cannot afford the equivalent of a 20% pay reduction. Patriotic federal workers keep our workplaces safe, our water clean, and our military equipped, and we have already sacrificed $103 billion over ten years.
Beyond that, our communities can't handle the economic devastation of Sequestration—there will be almost a million federal workers making less and spending less. You'll be struggling to make ends meet and stores will close on Main Street.
Favoring the top 2% over hardworking middle class families is bad policy for our entire country, but you can fight back right now. As a voter, you need to let your lawmakers know that you hold them accountable.
Join the growing movement to repeal sequestration and stop the furloughs by signing our petition right now. We will send your signature straight to your Representative in the House.
With your help, we can make sure that Congressional offices are bombarded by phone, fax, and in person so that they can't ignore our message.
Thank you for taking action.
J. David Cox, Sr.
President, AFGE
