Call Federal Officials: Mayday
Take action as part of the May Day General Strike, or any time you need to send a distress call, and use this example script to call your members of congress…
Example Call Script
Mayday! Mayday! My name is [Your Full Name] and I'm a constituent from [Your City, ZIP Code]. I'm calling to send a MAYDAY message to [Representative/Senator Name].
I'm participating in the May 1 general strike because [state your specific issue and how it affects you personally. 2-3 sentences maximum].
[Your specific ask: "I'm asking the [Representative/Senator] to [concrete action you want them to take]."]
I'm one of millions of Americans taking action today. We need our elected leaders to remember they work for us, not corporations or billionaires.
Please make sure my message is recorded. Thank you for your time.
Example with issue filled in:
Hi, my name is Jane Smith and I'm a constituent from Traverse City, 49684. I'm calling to send a MAYDAY message to Representative Bergman.
I'm participating in the May 1 general strike because tariffs are destroying my family's small business. Our supply costs have doubled and we've had to lay off three employees. Main Street is collapsing while wealthy corporations get bailouts.
I'm asking the Representative to oppose any further tariff increases and support relief for small businesses hurt by trade policy.
I'm one of millions of Americans taking action today. We need our elected leaders to remember they work for us, not corporations or billionaires.
Please make sure my message is recorded. Thank you for your time.
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