Testimony on H.B. No. 225 — Elise Brunkalla, House Commerce and Labor Committee (May 19, 2025)
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Testimony on H.B. No. 225 submitted by Elise Brunkalla, dated May 19, 2025, and addressed to Chair Johnson, Vice Chair Lear, Ranking Member McNally and members of the House Commerce and Labor Committee. The testimony asks the committee to pass H.B. No. 225 to end subminimum wage. It states that the witness works two part time jobs, one at Sodexo food service at Walsh University and one for the Salvation Army at Christmas time, and also works and gets job training at a day center, and that all of them pay minimum wage. It states that it is unfair and wrong to pay less than minimum wage just because the worker has a disability.
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Testimony on H. B. No.225 Submitted by: Elise Brunkalla Canton, Ohio May 19, 2025 Dear Chair Johnson, Vice Chair Lear, Ranking Member McNally, and members of the House Commerce and Labor Committee Please pass H.B. No. 225 to end subminimum wage. My name is Elise Brunkalla, and I am 21 years old, and I receive support from Stark DD and I have a Level One Medicaid Waiver. I work two part time jobs, one at Sodexo food service at Walsh University and I work for the Salvation Army at Christmas time. I also work and get job training at my day center, Clearview. They all pay me minimum wage. It is unfair and wrong to pay less than minimum wage just because the worker has a disability. People with disabilities like to buy things and to save money just like anyone else. I use my money to buy coffee drinks and to travel. Please treat us fairly Thank you for your time and for listening to my voice. Sincerely, Elise Brunkalla Canton, Ohio
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