Vermont is a progressive state in many arenas. However, the state’s minimum wage does not come anywhere near a livable wage. Existing Vermont legislation mandating an increase to only $10.50 in 2018 leaves us behind states and cities, such as New York, California, and Seattle, which have committed to moving to a $15 per hour minimum. That’s far below what Vermonters need!

Fight for Fifteen is an emerging Burlington-based coalition, working with Raise the Wage, a statewide initiative, striving to move Vermont to $15 per hour minimum wage. We intend to generate a petition in Burlington that directs our Representatives in Montpelier to support legislation in 2017. Join us at our next meeting as we lay the groundwork for our petition campaign.

An info session on how you can get involved will take place this WEDNESDAY, October 12th at 6pm in the Community Room at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Pizza provided. Contact Charles Winkleman for further information (cwinklem@gmail.com).