May 17, 2017 Senator Patty Murray Senator Bernie Sanders Representative Bobby Scott Representative Keith Ellison Dear Senator Murray, Senator Sanders, Representative Scott, and Representative Ellison: TASH wants to express its strong and enthusiastic support for the Raise the Wage Act. TASH is an international advocacy organization that was founded in 1975 to provide a voice… read more
On March 28, 2016 in Madison, Wisconsin, Secretary Clinton publicly announced (video) that she supports equal wages for people with disabilities. “We applaud Secretary Clinton for her public opposition to paying people with disabilities less than minimum wage,” said Barbara Trader, TASH’s Executive Director. “Today, we call upon every Presidential candidate to fight for and support… read more
TASH applauds the U.S. AbilityOne Commission’s declaration that calls for all AbilityOne participating federal contractors to commit to and begin paying the Federal minimum wage, or state minimum wage, if higher. “Eliminating the use of sub-minimum wage payments, allowed under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, is a step in the right direction… read more
Phase Out Subminimum Wage and Sheltered Workshops If you care about high expectations, integrated employment, and valued adult lives, now is the time to ACT! On July 22nd, 2014 President Obama signed into law the Workforce and Innovation Act (WIOA). The enactment of this law established The Department of Labor Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive… read more
Prioritize Integrated Employment – Phase Out Subminimum Wage and Sheltered Workshops If you care about high expectations, integrated employment and valued adult lives, this is the time to ACT! On July 22nd, 2014 President Obama signed into law the Workforce and Innovation Act (WIOA). The enactment of this law established The Department of Labor Advisory… read more
