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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The hard-working people of the State of Illinois
3depend on their wages to support themselves and their families;
4and
 
5    WHEREAS, Many people in the State only receive minimum wage
6or an amount that does not suit their qualifications and work
7load; and
 
8    WHEREAS, Studies have shown that people do not ask for
9raises from their bosses for numerous reasons, including the
10fears that they do not deserve more money at their job, that
11their request for more money will be rejected, that they lack
12the necessary skills in negotiation to get a raise, and that
13they would be fired from their job if they ask for a raise; and
 
14    WHEREAS, The members of this body believe in the
15empowerment of those hard-working individuals that wish to have
16an income commensurate with the hard work and long hours that
17they devote to their places of employment; therefore, be it
 
18    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
19NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
20designate the month of March in 2015 and 2016 as Ask Your Boss
21for a Raise Month in order to raise awareness of the

 

 

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1difficulties faced by the hard-working men and women of the
2State in receiving the wages that they deserve; and be it
3further
 
4    RESOLVED, That we show our unwavering support to those men
5and women who seek better wages from their employers.