WV CAG Action Alerts

Recent Action Alerts  (Alerts from 2002-2014 are available in the archive vault)

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Action Alert Ciera Pennington August 17, 2015
It’s time to #FixOvertime!
Right now, salaried workers in the United States are only eligible for overtime pay if they are paid less than $23,660 annually – essentially poverty wages. More
Issues: Inequality, Workers

Action Alert Ciera Pennington August 13, 2015
Attend the WV Freedom School!
West Virginia Citizen Action Group is co-sponsoring the American Friends Service Committee’s (AFSC) WV Freedom School, a three-day intensive workshop where young people ages 14-22 will learn about the history of race and racism in our country. Those attending will also learn how to do a power analysis of their community to understand how and why racism and racial inequality persist today. Most importantly, attendees will leave knowing how to organize in their school or community to help build and lead the movement in West Virginia. More
Issues: Event, Inequality

Action Alert CAG August 3, 2015
Ask Congress to Support Iran Nuclear Deal
Congress is in a battle over a proposed Iran Nuclear Deal that would dramatically curb Iran's nuclear program in exchange for easing international sanctions on Iran. Republicans are working to kill the deal and put the United States back on a path of confrontation that could lead to war. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Families

Action Alert CAG July 29, 2015
This Week: Comment on Tank & Water Regs; Register for Beckley Policy Forum
Comment This Week on Tank & Water Regs Support a Safe Water System: Yard Signs Available Don't Forget to Register for Our Children, Our Future Policy Forums - Thursday Deadline to Register for Beckley Forum More
Issues: Environment, Families

Action Alert Julie Archer July 24, 2015
Register Now for Our Children, Our Future Policy Forums
WV Citizen Action is a co-sponsor of the Our Children, Our Future campaign's Policy Forums in August and we would like to invite our members to participate in this dynamic form of grassroots activism! More
Issues: Healthcare, Kids and families, Our children our future, Right to work

Action Alert Julie Archer July 7, 2015
Contact Senator Capito to Help End Child Hunger
The summer is in full swing and Congress is moving quickly to make important decisions about our country’s priorities.The Senate Appropriations subcommittee tasked with the Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) is expected to make recommendations soon about funding for the program. The full Senate Appropriations Committee will then consider the program and make its recommendations to the full Senate. Our junior Senator Shelley Moore Capito sits on this important committee. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Families

Action Alert CAG June 12, 2015
Families Need Earned Sick Days, Ask Sen Manchin to co-sponsor!
Recently Sen. Manchin voted for an amendment in support of Earned Sick Leave. West Virginia Citizen Action and our national affiliate USAction think it’s times to ask him to take the next step… More
Issues: Democracy, Economy, Families, Healthcare

Action Alert CAG June 11, 2015
Not so Fast Track!
Call Congress today to oppose Fast Tracking the TPP (Trans Pacific Partnership treaty): 1-888-966-9836. The TPP has been negotiated in total secrecy with lobbyists of the trans-national corporations and is much more than the simple “Free Trade” deal it's being promoted as. More
Issues: Democracy, Economy, Workers

Action Alert CAG June 3, 2015
Call Today to Stop TPP; Movie Screening, First Friday This Week
Any day now, Congress will vote on a massive outsourcing trade. This deal, called the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) will directly impact the ability of labor unions to negotiate fair contracts this year. All jobs are tradable – including call center work – and this deal will move jobs to Vietnam & Malaysia.Congress has to hear from us, not just from corporate CEOs.Join us for this Day of Action! Call Your Representative Today, June 3. More
Issues: Democracy, Economy, Workers

Action Alert CAG May 26, 2015
Movie Screenings and a Call to Action
Join WV- CAG for a FREE screening of the documentary "In the Shadows of Liberty" in South Charleston or Shepherdstown. We also need your help to stop the Trans-Pacific Partnership ("NAFTA on steroids") and fast track authority. More
Issues: Democracy, Economy, Workers

Action Alert   May 21, 2015
Join the movement for a safe water system!
Last Sunday, ratepayers rallied at WV American Water’s Treatment Plant to tell the company that we refuse to pay for their mistakes.Sunday’s action was just the beginning. The Public Service Commission has until late February 2016 to make its decision about WV American Water’s proposed 30% rate increase. In the meantime, we are continuing to build a strong movement that can challenge WV American Water and demand a safe water system. More
Issues: MCHM, Water

Action Alert   May 14, 2015
You don’t want to miss out…
West Virginia Citizen Action Group’s Spring Fling is the hottest ticket in town! On Friday, May 15 from 5:30 to 9 pm at the Charleston Woman’s Club, we will be honoring the achievements of our award winners: the West Virginia Sustainable Business Council and Delegate Nancy Guthrie. After dinner and the awards, we'll be treated to an incredible show by 600 lbs of Sin! featuring the Honorable Mike Pushkin (as he's known to his friends)! Don't miss out! Get your tickets today! More
Issues: Sustainability

Action Alert   April 13, 2015
Tax Day Help Wanted
Join us on TAX DAY to get the word out about who is and WHO IS NOT paying their taxes, and about where those tax dollars go! More
Issues: Fair taxation, Inequality

Action Alert   March 31, 2015
Hope you can make it!
Join our progressive community to celebrate the beginning of the 41st year of Citizen Action in West Virginia! You’re invited for happy hour, a catered dinner, silent auction, live music, and dancing! And, we’ll have the distinct honor of recognizing the achievements of our award recipients! More
Issues: Event

Action Alert CAG March 10, 2015
I have a big favor to ask of you!
The House Judiciary Committee passed SB 423 without amendment on Monday evening. We have reason to believe that your voices at last Friday’s public hearing have prevented further weakening of the bill! Let's keep it up. More
Issues: Environment, Families

Action Alert   March 4, 2015
Will You Tell Your Story on Friday?
Tell the West Virginia House of Delegates we won't accept legislation that leaves our water systems, families, and communities at risk! The House is having a Public Hearing this Friday, March 6 at 8:30 am. It's urgent that we pack the House on and let them know WE HAVEN'T FORGOTTEN! More
Issues: MCHM, Water

Action Alert CAG February 22, 2015
Recycling Competition Bill in Senate Judiciary TODAY
We need you to contact the committee and voice your support for the bill. Let the Senate Judiciary Committee members know... More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families

Action Alert   February 13, 2015
An exciting week of events
Support Clean Water by Attending the public hearing on Monday February 16 at 8:30 am in the House of Delegates Chamber at the state capitol on House Bill 2289, a DEP bill that would reclassify the Kanawha River as a Catagory A drinking water source. This would allow a secondary drinking water intake to be built on the Kanawha River. Having a secondary intake would make the 300,000 people who depend on Charleston's water far less likely to lose their water again as they did last year. More
Issues: Event, Water

Action Alert   February 3, 2015
Drinking Water Protections Under Attack
We need your calls and emails today! Drinking water protections are under attack at the State Capitol. More
Issues: MCHM, Water