We the Working People: Fighting for Fair Wages
A Virtual Forum
The Fight For Fair Wages Continues
From Congress to city halls, momentum is building to ensure working people earn wages that allow them to live, thrive, and build a future. Hear directly from leaders advancing federal legislation and from cities including New York, Illinois, and more that are taking action to raise wages and strengthen economic opportunity.
With growing support from members of the Congressional Black Caucus and Black mayors across the country, this is a moment to turn momentum into action.
Fair wages are not a luxury, they're a necessity
Join the NAACP, One Fair Wage, and a powerful coalition of advocates, policymakers, and movement leaders for We the Working People: Fighting for Fair Wages, a virtual forum bringing the fight for living wages to the forefront.
Featured Speakers
Derrick Johnson
President & CEO, NAACP
Rep. Delia C. Ramirez
Congresswoman, Illinois 3rd district
Saru Jayaraman
President, One Fair Wage
Leon W. Russell
Chairman, NAACP National Board of Directors
Dr. Tia Mills
Executive Committee Member, National Education Association (NEA)
L. Joy Williams
President, NAACP New York State Conference
Phaedra Jackson
Vice President, Unit Advocacy & Effectiveness
Naila Rosario
One Fair Wage (New York)
Felicity Williams
Executive Director, Pennsylvania Policy Center & Pennsylvanians Together In Action
Breanna Brummett-Swayze
One Fair Wage (Maryland)
Oraiu Amoni
One Fair Wage (Oakland)