During today's "Michigan COVID-19 Update" from Gov. "Half" Whitmer ~ she is calling on Sen. Mitch McConnell to "do the right thing" and "pass the Sen. Gary Peters proposal" ~

The Hero's Fund

Many others who are/ were considered "essential workers" are upset ~ 'where be MY increased pay ???'

"The proposal would be federally-funded, and would give funds directly to eligible employers that apply to the Heroes Fund to increase their employees’ paychecks. No employer would be required to participate, but would be strongly encouraged to apply," according to his office.

https://www.wxyz.com/news/sen-gary-peters-calling-for-heroes-fund-to-pay-essential-workers-extra-13-an-hour

Senator Gary Peters’ Proposal for Pandemic Premium Pay to Reward, Retain, & Recruit Essential Workers

https://www.peters.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Senator_Peters_Heroes_Fund.pdf

"I’m a warehouse worker and we deserve additional #HazardPay of $13, make this happen. Why are the unemployed making more than me for doing nothing @SenSchumer"

"So they are planning on giving all the front line people money from the hero fund. And never heard anything about auto techs still working thru this. Do we get forgotten. We also keep america rolling in these times yet we take our pay cut and get nothing for it. I feel shorted"

"I’m working more hours because of this #COVID19 I Deserve #heroesfund Now"