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Public
Employee Press
Unions
battle for fair budgets
Political Action 2005: Fundraising
PEOPLE drive on the move
Its a recreational sport and a mood elevator
everyone loves to shop. The new PEOPLE store on the main floor of union
headquarters is the hottest spot for DC 37 members to flex their spending
and political muscles.
Members can outfit themselves with T-shirts, hats, buttons,
jackets and more. These PEOPLE items make great gifts and send a strong
political message. The best part is that the proceeds raise political
awareness and much-needed funds. PEOPLE (Public Employees Organized to
Promote Legislative Equality), is the political, legislative and fundraising
arm of AFSCME, DC 37s national union.
The union speeded up its PEOPLE drive in 2005 with activities such as
regular local coordinators meetings, a bus ride to Atlantic City
on May 6, the DC 37 flea market and now the PEOPLE store, which is open
from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
As city employees, DC 37 members know their jobs, wages and benefits all
depend on politics.
The union needs members active participation to strengthen its political
clout at City Hall, in Albany and on Capitol Hill.
The American labor movement is in a tough battle to save Social Security,
collective bargaining and welfare benefits from anti-union initiatives
and rollbacks in Washington. A PEOPLE purchase can help your union fight
back and win.
PEOPLE is nothing without members support. During the DC 37 PEOPLE
drive, members can make a difference by shopping in the store and giving
to PEOPLE or increasing their contributions.
PEOPLE money helps support politicians, regardless of party affiliation,
who respect and understand public employees needs.
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