25-WORD DESCRIPTION:
We fight for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans across four program areas: child welfare, health care access, economic justice, and immigrants and communities.
HOW WE USE YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS:
- $36 prints 500 postcards for advocates to sign and deliver to lawmakers.
- $72 prints 1,000 Community Assistance Line bookmarks.
- $120 organizes a “Know your Rights” training for Nebraska’s immigrant communities.
- $264 sends staff to Get Out The Vote in rural Nebraska communities.
- $504 sends a community member to Washington D.C. to share their story with our Congressional delegation.
A STORY FROM OUR AGENCY:
For years, Nebraska Appleseed and our partners have fought to ensure no Nebraskan has to face the impossible choice of taking care of their health or missing a paycheck, an issue affecting 250,000 workers. It required a coalition of partners and hardworking volunteers and advocates across the state, but in 2024 we were able to bring the issue to the people.
With over 138,000 signatures from 89 counties, Initiative 436 became the first to be certified for the ballot for the 2024 election. Impacted workers told their stories, volunteers spent hundreds of hours canvassing the state, and in November nearly 75% of voters chose to support Paid Sick Leave for Nebraskans.
The measure sets a minimum requirement for paid sick leave, with employees earning at least one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. For employers with fewer than 20 employees, workers can earn up to 40 hours of paid sick leave per year. For employers with 20 or more employees, workers can earn up to 56 hours. It’s a vital step toward ensuring Nebraskan can meet their needs and take care of themselves and their families.
In 2025, we are continuing to work with partners and advocates to ensure the state enacts this measure as voted on by the people.
ADDRESS/PHONE:
947 O St, Ste 401
Lincoln, NE 68508
PO Box 83613
Lincoln, NE 68501-3613
402-438-8853
