I used to work at Carnegie Linen Services, a New York based industrial laundry. When we tried to organize with Workers United, we faced horrible attacks from our employer. The federal government found that Gary Perlson, owner of New York based laundry, Carnegie Linen Services, whose related companies contract for the Waldorf Astoria hotel, verbally abused my former co-worker Jose Luis Diaz after he refused a bribe of thousands of dollars to stop organizing with Workers United/SEIU. Perlson then threw hot coffee in Diaz’s face and terminated him. Carnegie Linen Services & Carnegie Valet Cleaning are Bronx-based industrial laundries with contracts for many New York hotels, including Carnegie Valet’s contract with the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. After a trial, the National Labor Relations board found Carnegie Linen Services guilty of violating federal labor law by “offering Jose Luis Diaz money to cease his union activity” “inflicting bodily injury on [him] in response to his union activities” and “discharging [him] because he assisted and joined Workers United and engaged in concerted activities” on November 7th 2009. Workers at Carnegie Linen Services make poverty wages and few benefits. Laundry work is difficult and dangerous work. *All information taken from 357 NLRB No. 188, Cases 2-CA-39560 and 2-RC-23436.

Recently, House Speaker Howell appointed Republican Delegate Lee Ware, an outspoken critic of the Affordable Care Act, to the newly- formed Health Insurance Reform Commission. This body is tasked with assessing the implementation of the ACA in Virginia. We do not feel that Lee Ware will be able to adequately fulfill the requirements the commission demands because he has already made up his mind about the ACA.

all people are Judged the same no Matter what the offense. Each case should be separated into separate categories

i want to live like a politician

My niece works for the national parks and she has three children ( 4-month old twins and a two year old); they need to be fed and so does she. How is she going to buy food and pay her mortgage? I know you all are not having economic change, because we are paying your salaries with our money. Are you not ashamed? Please forget that you do not like President Obama and be patriotic, for the people. We want the Obamacare (as you Republicans call it)!

Republican extremism has impacted me. My family's plans to visit our national park are on hold. This is a trip that we have been planning for many months and now have had to scramble to adjust.

Republican extremism has to stop; your irresponsible government is causing innocent people to suffer.

Republican extremism has impacted me in this way: friends of mine are now out of work as a result of the government shutdown. I am concerned for both my wife and myself about our Social Security and Medicare benefits.

Are you feeling the impact of the government shutdown firsthand? Do you know of a friend, neighbor, or family member who is being directly impacted? Is your business feeling the impact from delayed contracts, funding, or because people can no longer purchase your product due to being laid off? Please share your story with Georgia's Republican Congressmen so they will know how their actions are hurting real people. When you sign this petition, you can add a note beginning with "Republican extremism has impacted me in this way:"

Personally affected by manslaughter by cop. Tell of the "training game" that was in action that day of the shooting. Is Uncontrolled firing of ammo no threat to the public ? Excessive Force is not "Thatta Boy' Acceptable!

The shutdown has caused uncertainty in major economic decisions my household makes. Not knowing the current budget--or if there will be a budget--delays purchases I intended to make.

Americans are tired of the congress not listening to the people, now with the govt shut down I have two children not working, no benefits, and families to take care of, how are they suppose to pay bills and groceries? Let congress live like us!