What actions can YOU take to ensure all people get equal time to vote?
1. Press your employer to provide paid time off to vote.
Use this email template to ask your employer to provide paid time off for all employees, especially those who earn hourly wages, to vote in this election.
2. Spread the word on social media.
Use these social posts we’ve created to raise awareness, educate and invite others to join the movement and help #BlackOutTheVote.
3. CELEBRATE THE POWER OF BLACK AND BROWN voters.
When you cast your ballot, proudly wear (and share!) our limited-edition black “I Voted” stickers.
MOST IMPORTANTLY, VOTE.
SAMPLE EMAIL
Use this email template to ask your employer to provide paid time off for all their employees to vote early or on Election Day.
Hi [EMPLOYER NAME],
Did you know that one of the greatest barriers to voting is having to choose between going to work or going to the polls? In fact, work keeps twice as many black and brown voters from the polls as white voters.
I believe that every vote matters and that no one should have to choose between voting and earning paycheck. As one of your employees, I’m writing to see if [COMPANY] would be part of the solution by providing paid time off to vote for all employees, including hourly workers.
After all, how often do you get a chance to help create a more fair election?
And if you want to take a bigger stand, visit BlackOutTheVote.org to learn about what other companies are doing to show support and solidarity for their black, latinx, and indigenous employees.
Thanks for your time.
Sincerely,
[YOUR NAME]
[YOUR POSITION]
SOCIAL MEDIA ASSETS
Join us to #BlackOutTheVote with these assets for your social media accounts.
SUGGESTED POST COPY:
You can help. Contact your employer and urge them to give their employees paid time off to vote. Get a prewritten template at BlackOutTheVote.org/Citizens.
SUGGESTED POST COPY:
Work keeps twice as many black and brown voters away from the polls as white voters, preventing them from making their voices heard. Help change that. Contact your employer and request they give employees paid time off to vote. Get a prewritten template at BlackOutTheVote.org/Citizens.
REQUEST A STICKER PACK
Order your free #BlackOutTheVote “I Voted” sticker pack to share with your community.
