State Rep. Robyn Vining
Press Release

Wisconsin Legislative Democrats Introduce Hazard Pay for Frontline Workers

 

By - Mar 3rd, 2022 03:01 pm

MADISON – Today, Wisconsin State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), Rep. Kristina Shelton (D-Green Bay), Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point), Rep. Christine Sinicki (D-Milwaukee), State Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick), and State Senator Janet Bewley (D-Mason) introduced the “Hazard Pay for Frontline Workers” act, legislation which would create a new grant program to provide hazard pay for workers in industries most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Rep. Vining, Rep. Shelton, Rep. Sinicki, Sen. Smith, and Sen. Bewley released the following statement:

“Frontline workers in Wisconsin have worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic, and now it’s our turn as legislators to do our jobs. We are proud to introduce legislation that would recognize and honor their contributions to our communities and state. Frontline workers didn’t go home early, and neither should their legislators. Our work this year isn’t finished!”

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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