Nebraska Appleseed Action Fund

We fight for a Nebraska where everyone’s voice is heard - in the halls of the legislative bodies, the ballot box, & our communities. Sister org of @neappleseed

[Nebraska Appleseed Action Fund @neaplsdaction]

For everyone to have access to the good life, we must ensure that Nebraska workers are paid a living wage. That’s why the minimum wage increase passed overwhelmingly - and why we must now all fight to protect it. Tell your senator to OPPOSE ❌LB258: https://t.co/OCMOSVEqPt

[Nebraska Appleseed Action Fund @neaplsdaction]

Workers and families have said this for years–no one should have to choose between a paycheck and their health.

We’re excited to #VoteFOR436 on November’s ballot to support the health and wellbeing of Nebraskans, ensuring they can earn and use paid sick leave!

@PaidSickLeaveNE

[Nebraska Appleseed Action Fund @neaplsdaction]

Yesterday, we celebrated turning in 138,000+ signatures to get @PaidSickLeaveNE on the ballot this November!

So many Nebraskans have shared how they have to make impossible choices between their health & their paycheck.

Now, us voters can ensure people no longer have to choose.

[Andrew Ozaki KETV @ketvlincoln]

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[Nebraska Appleseed Action Fund @neaplsdaction]

📢 We’re hiring for a Campaigns Organizer to fight for a more just society! This position builds and supports our ballot initiative and campaign field work. Learn more: https://t.co/wtpq2AhcfZ

[Paid Sick Leave for Nebraskans - Initiative 436 @PaidSickLeaveNE]

The word is out—we’re working to get paid sick leave on the ballot in Nov 2024 so no working Nebraskan has to choose between their health and a paycheck. https://t.co/H3OzHDJm84

[Nebraska Appleseed Action Fund @neaplsdaction]

Omaha friends! Join us with Urban Abbey next week to learn about the @PaidSickLeaveNE campaign. We'll talk about how to get involved, make your voice heard, and circulate petitions. All are welcome 🤗

Facebook Event: https://t.co/DjCZuIf97j

[Urban Abbey @UrbanAbbeyOmaha]

Our community partner, @neappleseed, is hosting an event to share information about supporting paid sick leave in Nebraska! This event will take place at Urban Abbey on Wednesday, July 26th, and we'd love to see you there! https://t.co/ulZLMU7pq8

[Nebraska Appleseed Action Fund @neaplsdaction]

We’re here today with the Paid Sick Leave for Nebraskans @PaidSickLeaveNE coalition, ready to launch our campaign! Too many Nebraskans work full-time and get no paid sick days. We deserve better than that 💪

[Nebraska Appleseed Action Fund @neaplsdaction]

JOB OPENINGS! 📣 We’re hiring for two temporary campaign organizers to help lead signature collection for the paid sick leave ballot initiative. Applications close on Monday, 7/24. Weekly pay rate will be $979. Apply now: https://t.co/wtpq2AgEqr

#hiring #Nebraska

[Nebraska Appleseed Action Fund @neaplsdaction]

Ballot initiatives are people-led, which is why we have “sponsors” who bring them forward on behalf of all Nebraskans. Because we deserve to vote directly on popular policies that improve the lives of working Nebraskans 💪

[Nebraska Appleseed Action Fund @neaplsdaction]

We’re excited to introduce our paid sick leave ballot initiative sponsors. First up is Sierra Edmisten from Hastings, NE.

Mom to four kids, long-time worker in nursing homes and daycares, and a fierce advocate. Sierra knows first-hand what having no paid sick leave is like ⤵️

[Nebraska Appleseed Action Fund @neaplsdaction]

Watch her sharing her story with the National Poor People’s Campaign in DC. Less than 48 hours later she was back home in Nebraska, filing this ballot initiative!

[Senator Tony Vargas @TonyVargas]

Every hard working Nebraskan should be able to take a day off when they’re sick without risking their job or their ability to pay their bills. I fought for this bill in the Legislature and am hopeful that voters will have this choice in the 2024 elections.
https://t.co/sYh5dXWdMI

[Nebraska Examiner | Bluesky: @nebraskaexaminer.com @NE_Examiner]

New ballot initiative petition drive seeks to secure paid sick leave for #Nebraska workers.

@asanderford with the details:

https://t.co/FD5K5DZRvZ

[spiderdan @theactualspider]

One of the greatest things I had at my previous job was paid sick leave. I didn't use it that often, but it was really nice to have that in my back pocket if I have something come up or I'm just feeling well that day

[Sierra Edmisten @edmisten_sierra]

So proud to be a ballot sponsor for this!! Nebraskans shouldn't have to chose between working and being with their sick family member or have to worry about taking time off for being sick!!!

[Craig Moody @craigmoody]

I’m thrilled and honored to be an official ballot sponsor of this effort. Workers should have access to paid sick leave. Full stop.

[Ilissa Talkington @Talkingt1Ilissa]

I took action with @neaplsdaction!!

Paid sick leave allows employees to take care of themselves, their children and their families. This is a win-win for employers and employees!

Will you join me? Use this link to sign up: https://t.co/iC0rfrNyxt

[Women's Fund of Omaha | Bluesky: @womensfund @OmahaWomensFund]

All Nebraskans need paid sick time to care for themselves or a family member. Stay tuned for more information, including how you can help get paid sick leave on the November 2024 ballot!

[Senator Megan Hunt @NebraskaMegan]

Boom!

So many important kitchen table issues for voters will be on the ballot in 2024. We will always keep fighting for you through advocacy and legislation — and now it’s time to let the voters speak on paid leave!!

[Nebraska Civic Engagement Table @nebraska_table]

This initiative will mean hardworking Nebraskans won’t have to choose between the paycheck they need and their family’s health. We’re supporting efforts to bring it Nebraska voters!