Support Extension of Unemployment for America’s Workers

Tell your Senators to vote to continue unemployment insurance to the end of 2011 AND to oppose extension of the Bush tax cuts, which benefit only America’s wealthiest two percent.

If Congress fails to extend the unemployment insurance program, 2 million struggling Americans will be left with no income starting on December 1. This will slow an already-sluggish economic recovery and could result in further job loss.

At the same time, extending tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans will increase the deficit and limit the federal government’s ability to fund critical education, health, and job training programs.

Tell your Senators that we need to support millions of Americans who are out of work through no fault of their own, instead of extending an irresponsible tax cut benefitting only the wealthiest two percent.