Take Action Now to Support AB 1831 in California
Help "Ban the Box" on City and County Job Applications
Your immediate help is needed to give people a second chance!
Help "Ban the Box" on City and County Job Applications
Your immediate help is needed to give people a second chance!
AB 1831 (Dickinson) is a bill that would extend to local government job applications a provision already in place for state employment opportunities, giving those with a conviction history a fair chance to be considered for jobs. AB 1831 is coming up for a hearing in California’s Senate Government and Finance Committee on Wed., June 27th.
The bill delays an inquiry into a conviction history until after the applicant has been screened for his or her qualifications. With this bill our cities and counties can reduce our state’s high recidivism rates. The Chairperson of the Committee, Senator Lois Wolk (Davis, Stockton) is currently opposing the bill. She’s indicated that local government should have the discretion to inquire about backgrounds in the beginning of the process—they shouldn’t have to wait until later in the hiring process, as is the case with applications for state jobs.
AB 1831 has already passed the California Assembly. It would be a small, but important step in creating a level playing field. It strikes the right balance. Cities and counties could still run background checks.
Please send a message to Senator Lois Wolk and the Members of her Committee. Click here to tell Senator Wolk and her Committee to support AB 1831!
And, if you can, please call Chairperson Wolk and the following Committee Members:
Sen. Lois Wolk (chair)—916-651-4005 (serves parts of Yolo, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano counties—Tracy, Davis, Vacaville, Fairfield, Stockton, West Sacramento)
Sen. Ed Hernandez—916-651-4024 (serves cities in East Los Angeles)
Sen. Leland Yee—916-651-4008 (serves San Francisco, San Mateo County)
Sen. Christine Kehoe—916-651-4039 (serves San Diego)
Sen. Carol Liu—916-651-4021 (serves Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank)
Sen. Mark DeSaulnier—916-651-4007 (serves Contra Costa County)
Here’s a script:
“I want to urge the Senator to vote YES on AB 1831. The bill is very important to our community because ___ ”
Here are some possible reasons:
• “it will help reduce recidivism”
• “it will help people of color and low-income communities who’ve been especially hard hit by unemployment”
• “it will increase public safety by making sure people with records have a chance at being employed.”
• Use your own words and reasons
If you are one of these Senators' constituents, please mention that you live in their district if you do. If you make a call, please contact Michelle at National Employment Law Project: mrodriguez@nelp.org Let her know how it went.
Youth Justice Coalition
@ Chuco's Justice Center
On the border between South Central L.A. and Inglewood
one light west of Florence and Crenshaw
1137 E. Redondo Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90302
323-235-4243 * Fax: 323-846-9472
freelanow@yahoo.com
www.youth4justice.org
Click Here to Make a Tax-Deductible Donation
The bill delays an inquiry into a conviction history until after the applicant has been screened for his or her qualifications. With this bill our cities and counties can reduce our state’s high recidivism rates. The Chairperson of the Committee, Senator Lois Wolk (Davis, Stockton) is currently opposing the bill. She’s indicated that local government should have the discretion to inquire about backgrounds in the beginning of the process—they shouldn’t have to wait until later in the hiring process, as is the case with applications for state jobs.
AB 1831 has already passed the California Assembly. It would be a small, but important step in creating a level playing field. It strikes the right balance. Cities and counties could still run background checks.
Please send a message to Senator Lois Wolk and the Members of her Committee. Click here to tell Senator Wolk and her Committee to support AB 1831!
And, if you can, please call Chairperson Wolk and the following Committee Members:
Sen. Lois Wolk (chair)—916-651-4005 (serves parts of Yolo, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano counties—Tracy, Davis, Vacaville, Fairfield, Stockton, West Sacramento)
Sen. Ed Hernandez—916-651-4024 (serves cities in East Los Angeles)
Sen. Leland Yee—916-651-4008 (serves San Francisco, San Mateo County)
Sen. Christine Kehoe—916-651-4039 (serves San Diego)
Sen. Carol Liu—916-651-4021 (serves Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank)
Sen. Mark DeSaulnier—916-651-4007 (serves Contra Costa County)
Here’s a script:
“I want to urge the Senator to vote YES on AB 1831. The bill is very important to our community because ___ ”
Here are some possible reasons:
• “it will help reduce recidivism”
• “it will help people of color and low-income communities who’ve been especially hard hit by unemployment”
• “it will increase public safety by making sure people with records have a chance at being employed.”
• Use your own words and reasons
If you are one of these Senators' constituents, please mention that you live in their district if you do. If you make a call, please contact Michelle at National Employment Law Project: mrodriguez@nelp.org Let her know how it went.
Thank you!
Youth Justice Coalition
@ Chuco's Justice Center
On the border between South Central L.A. and Inglewood
one light west of Florence and Crenshaw
1137 E. Redondo Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90302
323-235-4243 * Fax: 323-846-9472
freelanow@yahoo.com
www.youth4justice.org
Click Here to Make a Tax-Deductible Donation
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