We’re working hard, but still not getting ahead
Prosperity Michigan is making sure workers are paid their fair share for their hard work -- which ensures growth is shared with all hardworking Michigan families.
THE PROBLEM:
The economy is getting rigged by the wealthy and the well-connected while hardworking Michigan families continue to struggle.
Wall Street and big corporations continue to make big profits while families struggle. Many families feel uncertain and for far too many an unexpected $400 or $500 health care bill, prescription, or car repair could break the family budget.
Wages are not keeping up even as productivity skyrockets and folks keep working harder.
Wall Street and big corporate CEOs are continuing to squeeze workers and change laws while they see record corporate profits and see their pay go up and up and up.
The super rich are not paying their fair share for our schools, our roads, and our airports — in fact the 400 richest people in America pay a lower tax rate than most working families.
The middle class is being squeezed. CEOs and big corporations are cutting benefits and hiring temps and on the other side the costs of basics like prescriptions, rent, and insurance are go up and up.
THE SOLUTION:
Building a Michigan where growth is shared by all hardworking Michigan families.
Together, we can educate our fellow Michiganders and ensure that our leaders are taking to steps to help all hardworking Michigan families.
There are many changes and investments Michigan can make, but we believe it starts with:
Fair Overtime Pay: Making rules to ensure everyone gets fair overtime for their hard work.
Earned Paid Sick Leave: Ensuring Michigan’s working families get paid sick days that are made available as they work and earn those days.
Lowering Prescription Drug Prices: Pharmaceutical companies are making record profits, while millions of Michiganders are being forced to choose between life saving medicine and putting food on the table. We need policies that reduce costs and ensure Michiganders can afford the medicine they need to survive.
Closing Corporate Loopholes: Big corporations are seeing record profits and they CEOs are getting record pay. It is time to close loopholes so they pay their fair share.
Take action and join our grassroots movement for hardworking Michigan families today!
