{"id":117901,"date":"2023-04-28T21:08:16","date_gmt":"2023-04-29T01:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=117901"},"modified":"2023-04-28T21:10:14","modified_gmt":"2023-04-29T01:10:14","slug":"mon-11am-500-rally-in-harrisburg-on-may-day-for-education-housing-higher-minimum-wage-and-drivers-licenses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=117901","title":{"rendered":"MON 11AM: 500+ Rally in Harrisburg on May Day for Education, Housing, Higher Minimum Wage, and Driver\u2019s Licenses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"center\"><em>Groups seizing on budget season to advocate pro-family bills and investments<\/em><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>HARRISBURG<\/strong>\u2014On Monday, May 1, more than 500 Pennsylvanians representing more than 20 counties will gather at the Harrisburg Capitol steps, celebrating May Day and calling on state legislators to make investments in education, housing, a higher minimum wage, and driver\u2019s licenses for all to set Pennsylvania up for a stronger future.<\/p>\n<p>With budget negotiations underway, community members will be calling for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stabilizing families by stabilizing housing with\u00a0<strong>$300M in full, permanent funding for the Whole Home Repairs program<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Increasing the minimum wage and ending the preemption rule<\/strong>\u00a0that prevents local governments from setting a minimum wage<\/li>\n<li>Providing a great education for all children with\u00a0<strong>$700M in new school funding through the fair funding formula and $300M in new money for the Level Up program<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Enabling all Pennsylvanians to access driver\u2019s licenses<\/strong>\u00a0and modernizing and securing PA\u2019s licensing system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>**Please send RSVPs to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:melissa@onrosehill.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">melissa@onrosehill.com<\/a>**<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>WHAT<\/strong>: May Day rally for education funding, Whole-Home Repairs, raising the minimum wage, and driver\u2019s licenses for all<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHEN<\/strong>: Monday, May 1 &#8211; 11:00 a.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHERE<\/strong>: Harrisburg Capitol Steps<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHO<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make the Road Pennsylvania<\/li>\n<li>PA Stands Up<\/li>\n<li>Pittsburg United\/PA United<\/li>\n<li>SEIU<\/li>\n<li>Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition<\/li>\n<li>Education Voters of PA<\/li>\n<li>Immigrant Rights Action<\/li>\n<li>We the People<\/li>\n<li>One PA<\/li>\n<li>Sunrise Movement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Said Betania Shephard, member-leader of Make the Road Pennsylvania:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cGood jobs, strong schools, stable homes, and the ability to get around safely are cornerstones of successful communities. When our basic needs are met, we can show up better for our families, our jobs, and our communities. This May Day we\u2019ll be speaking with legislators on how some common sense investments will strengthen our families and communities and lay a strong foundation for Pennsylvania\u2019s future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=8vxcLwHBNfXVVO6WTmBbkkRDkpRAWYYK3S4Z8ocChb1WeCcJrVNQRSlyzo2-2B5-2Fi7rjVzQ2oq-2FC9YoUKK7aagwQC1vz-2BBRUa6VgPblw7Db7wkb270TyVpWzLk6uBiHvXUagZ7W8JvMBgbFH5Ut05dMUAEPbYPVvgD0N-2FuLdzGHvNLvleP5y3EpAtOKfR8NMclRHMC8k0tVkeCZPiTHILXiNxxMCw-2FY19X-2F7Llv1-2BKWcj5ySZlkpN350-2BEYXnVi4A8y-2Br3gi6mP-2BNg-2BZpec8zBlpXz4ETmikbi3R-2Fldpd-2BkY84BrXwLAfOamTNy-2FX7ruCqVSJbYsxjarDALzyRX10fO1xt4kQMw9mrLL-2F67Q2S-2B7UR0ODUU50eHV-2FB3ALclLw22qnQPSHukR3-2BoX-2FuLvZ1Wskuj1u23S-2FzKujztNJo-2BcakkNhcGiiMg1HFe9niHoPJRXcoIO9e4ndaRPKBJSnFCRnaiTo-2FQd3jZRtrB5Z8-2FLr9G2tx236DyHwlFfVVAcg2G6gRc2qgPLY1gQrd3z6IYjNGww4EUFImNow3VLv7JOXFhHgOTFCEVzi-2FNhyiTliSzcM74X7aqd-2B3ZnqqLGBWK9Shy4QuFcYxI3WoFd-2BkHrLWjJ0k1zSGH8sMdpIAIsNo7dn96WX-2FZZWH6PYkDTtecVxgpbC0qG6KSpS6O362IABhQEodX3oSbUN6OSJZEvuRhyqs6vH5HY7FaoxDRHp1CnqbpMP9g5xPo1z5uPqLw2YNEgoFa6vah-2BXv1o3fvOVHC6EMkX3-2FXRhHUJSfN7DDaQ-3D-3DJ7sz_dBrB7OtU4C8F3-2BsR8VFzDX3jMky90iHgqB1W2rtM1clBFNqy3EqfX4ou0TCSl-2BFF6lzd3R6DhTlmpk9yyZHaYrVOIQHz4bdDAoLbVjXLJq9lu0KBFXy65Kn3IDIXnn5x67DHxM9X5nBTsFCiwMHRC5wSG6VA4fgNdbvZ-2BiPSywfX8aQKfkIb8gsZYnbBsIsrGeCImnckLCbgav1AJRyVIJ9ZaOUa31ZmRwHsoEQ-2B1GrV40Db9egFLAFhoZPR0v1qa94ojOjOZFZC8Zwa-2FQhQBlUIIJh-2F6ra3WK1ifpAHzrIvUyPjIqg7t6N0bLJAbUiHyT6i-2B6hgHs2G-2B9KBVSNytipNXCi3VQtp3OzJwNlkxBjTkNJxExdmM1KSXpZo42TUP3gZOHI-2BD-2BqOXhAtAPZ29Q-3D-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn%3D8vxcLwHBNfXVVO6WTmBbkkRDkpRAWYYK3S4Z8ocChb1WeCcJrVNQRSlyzo2-2B5-2Fi7rjVzQ2oq-2FC9YoUKK7aagwQC1vz-2BBRUa6VgPblw7Db7wkb270TyVpWzLk6uBiHvXUagZ7W8JvMBgbFH5Ut05dMUAEPbYPVvgD0N-2FuLdzGHvNLvleP5y3EpAtOKfR8NMclRHMC8k0tVkeCZPiTHILXiNxxMCw-2FY19X-2F7Llv1-2BKWcj5ySZlkpN350-2BEYXnVi4A8y-2Br3gi6mP-2BNg-2BZpec8zBlpXz4ETmikbi3R-2Fldpd-2BkY84BrXwLAfOamTNy-2FX7ruCqVSJbYsxjarDALzyRX10fO1xt4kQMw9mrLL-2F67Q2S-2B7UR0ODUU50eHV-2FB3ALclLw22qnQPSHukR3-2BoX-2FuLvZ1Wskuj1u23S-2FzKujztNJo-2BcakkNhcGiiMg1HFe9niHoPJRXcoIO9e4ndaRPKBJSnFCRnaiTo-2FQd3jZRtrB5Z8-2FLr9G2tx236DyHwlFfVVAcg2G6gRc2qgPLY1gQrd3z6IYjNGww4EUFImNow3VLv7JOXFhHgOTFCEVzi-2FNhyiTliSzcM74X7aqd-2B3ZnqqLGBWK9Shy4QuFcYxI3WoFd-2BkHrLWjJ0k1zSGH8sMdpIAIsNo7dn96WX-2FZZWH6PYkDTtecVxgpbC0qG6KSpS6O362IABhQEodX3oSbUN6OSJZEvuRhyqs6vH5HY7FaoxDRHp1CnqbpMP9g5xPo1z5uPqLw2YNEgoFa6vah-2BXv1o3fvOVHC6EMkX3-2FXRhHUJSfN7DDaQ-3D-3DJ7sz_dBrB7OtU4C8F3-2BsR8VFzDX3jMky90iHgqB1W2rtM1clBFNqy3EqfX4ou0TCSl-2BFF6lzd3R6DhTlmpk9yyZHaYrVOIQHz4bdDAoLbVjXLJq9lu0KBFXy65Kn3IDIXnn5x67DHxM9X5nBTsFCiwMHRC5wSG6VA4fgNdbvZ-2BiPSywfX8aQKfkIb8gsZYnbBsIsrGeCImnckLCbgav1AJRyVIJ9ZaOUa31ZmRwHsoEQ-2B1GrV40Db9egFLAFhoZPR0v1qa94ojOjOZFZC8Zwa-2FQhQBlUIIJh-2F6ra3WK1ifpAHzrIvUyPjIqg7t6N0bLJAbUiHyT6i-2B6hgHs2G-2B9KBVSNytipNXCi3VQtp3OzJwNlkxBjTkNJxExdmM1KSXpZo42TUP3gZOHI-2BD-2BqOXhAtAPZ29Q-3D-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1682803055706000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1xNyKGxdGQXhKhACaX14pU\"><em>Make the Road Pennsylvania<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<em>is the largest Latinx organization in the state of Pennsylvania, dedicated to organizing the working class in Latinx communities, building power for justice.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><em>ABOUT MAY DAY 2023: Pennsylvanians for the Future We Deserve.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><em>May Day, or International Workers Day commemorates the struggles and gains made by workers in the social justice movements in this country and across the world. This year hundreds of Pennsylvanians across more than 20 counties are urging legislators to: raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour and end the preemption rule, offer drivers license for all, fully fund all of our public schools, and permanent funds for the Whole Home Repairs program.\u00a0<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Groups seizing on budget season to advocate pro-family bills and investments\u00a0 HARRISBURG\u2014On Monday, May 1, more than 500 Pennsylvanians representing more than 20 counties will gather at the Harrisburg Capitol &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=117901\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">MON 11AM: 500+ Rally in Harrisburg on May Day for Education, Housing, Higher Minimum Wage, and Driver\u2019s Licenses<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":117902,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[69],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-117901","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-in-the-valley"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/may-day-harrisburg.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117901"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=117901"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117901\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/117902"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=117901"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=117901"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=117901"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}