Today, we received a public letter of recognition from Sherrod Brown, U.S. Senator for Ohio:

2/25/08
Dear Members of Miami University Students for Staff,

Thank you for contacting me about Students for Staff at Miami University of Ohio. While I do not feel it is appropriate to endorse the efforts of a non-governmental body like yours, I do believe strongly in the mission you shared with me in your letter.

It is unacceptable that individuals caring for our university students are struggling to stay above the poverty line. I applaud your efforts to bring undergraduate students, graduate students, university alumni, and staff together to promote broad-based access to a living wage.

Your commitment to improving working conditions and the lives of workers is admirable. We must continue to push for a living wage for all of America’s hardworking men and women.

Sincerely,

Sherrod Brown
U.S. Senator

(View the signed letter.) Senator Brown’s views on a living wage and other issues can be found on his website.