Phone Call Script
Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I am a constituent from [Your City, Your District]. I am calling today to urge [Representative's name] to vote in favor of Senate Bill 16, a crucial legislation aimed at combatting workplace discrimination in California.
Recent studies show that 1 in 3 Black workers experienced discrimination on their job during the pandemic. The bill, authored by Senator Lola Smallwood Cuevas, provides an innovative solution by empowering local civil and human rights departments to enforce anti-discrimination laws - a role currently limited to the California Civil Rights Department.
Localizing the enforcement of discrimination laws allows for a quicker and more accurate response, expedited review and resolution process for aggrieved individuals. For many workers, especially Black employees, this means more timely reviews of their claims, enabling them to recover lost wages and return to work faster.
Supporting SB 16 is supporting a fair and equitable future for all California's workers. I urge you, [Representative's name], to use your vote to manifest your commitment to racial justice and workplace equality.
Thank you for your service, and I look forward to your affirmative action on SB 16.
Email Script
Subject: Urgent Call to Support California SB 16 for Workplace Equality and Justice
Dear [Representative's Name],
I hope this message finds you well. My name is [Your Name], a resident of [Your City, Your District], and I am writing to express my strong support for California's Senate Bill 16 (SB 16), the legislation that addresses the urgent need for localized enforcement of discrimination laws.
Recent surveys have underscored the alarming reality of discrimination in California workplaces, particularly for Black employees. According to a UCLA CARE study, 1 in 3 Black workers experienced discrimination during the pandemic. Despite the Fair Employment and Housing Act's broad protections, Black workers remain disproportionately affected, facing discrimination at every employment level.
SB 16, authored by Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, offers a practical solution. This bill could equip local civil rights agencies with the power to navigate and enforce workplace discrimination cases, enabling a more efficient response to these cases.
By supporting SB 16, we are backing an initiative that promises a more equitable future for all California's workers. Your affirmative action on this bill will stand as a concrete testament to your commitment to racial justice and workplace equality.
I urge you, [Representative's Name], to vote in favor of SB 16. It is a pivotal step toward ensuring the dignity and fairness that every worker in our state deserves.
Thank you for your time and attention to this crucial matter.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Contact Information]