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CSEA Members Need Political Clout

Many members think that their union should stay out of politics and ONLY negotiate contracts - but negotiating contracts does not happen by itself. CSEA's clout at the bargaining table is directly related to securing budget funds to pay for your salary, health insurance and other benefits. Your voice on these issues is through PEOPLE and political action.

The contracting out of services, how your pension is calculated, Social Security, your seniority and civil service rights, work site protections, PESH and OSHA are all decided in the legislative and budget process, not in contract negotiations! Cuts to these programs mean cuts in your benefits and rights! Your voice on these issues is through PEOPLE and political action.

The vital services government provides and how those services will be provided is determined in the budget process of every school, village, town, city, county and for the state as well. If not for political action, CSEA cannot represent you when these decisions are made! Your voice on these issues is through PEOPLE and political action.

How can CSEA & PEOPLE Increase Your Clout? CSEA's PEOPLE program protects and improves our jobs, benefits and pensions in Washington, Albany and your community. Your participation in PEOPLE strengthens CSEA's clout in the workplace, in the legislature, in your community and in the labor movement.

Budgets & Bills: CSEA's Lobbying Clout

Research, analysis and breakdowns on what government budgets, bills and other proposals mean to you and how they affect your job, benefits and pensions.

Lobbying for funds to better your contracts and to make sure our elected officials know when their position helps - or hurts you
Testimony at public hearings to educate elected officials about how their decisions affect you.

Member Education & Involvement

Lobby Days, Phone banks, letter writing campaigns, fliers and other important resources to make sure YOU have the tools to fight back when harmful proposals are introduced.
Member education and information about where candidates stand on the issues that affect your work-life and pension - so you can be informed when you vote.


Issue Action

Political Clout is important in passing laws that improve the lives of CSEA members but it is also important in making your voice heard when problems like privatizing services or closing facilities arise. Political Clout can be used to back up stalled contract battles and to back up organizing new members. Whether it's a school, village, town, city, the state or the national government, every CSEA members will need political clout at some time in their career.

Election Action

Political Action provides education materials for CSEA members about where politicians stand on issues that affect your work-lives so you can make informed decisions on Election Day. CSEA members also volunteer through political action to provide grassroots, phone bank and financial help for candidates who will fight for you in elected office.

For only $1.93 a week
MVP
Become an MVP member and receive
The Local 1000 CSEA/AFSCME gold key ring,
AFSCME’s Voter’s Guide,
The LEADER Newsletter and:
• 1st year — MVP dark green all season jacket
• 2nd year – A VIP goldtone pen and pencil set.
• 3rd year – A green VIP sweatshirt.
• 4th year – A VIP canvas carry-on flight bag.
• 5th year – A 5th-Year VIP windbreaker-style jacket.
• 10th year – A dark green golf shirt.
• 15th year – A dark green canton fleece jacket.

Based on 52 weeks.

  For only $1.45 a week
LOCAL 1000 CLUB
Become a Local 1000 Club member
and receive:
•All of the premiums of the VIP
President’s Club (based on year of
membership), plus:
•Receive a CSEA/AFSCME gold key
ring.

Based on 52 weeks.

For only 97¢ a week
VIP PRESIDENT’S CLUB
Become a VIP President’s Club member and receive
AFSCME’s Voter’s Guide,
The LEADER Newsletter and:
• 1st year – A VIP windbreaker-style jacket.
• 2nd year – A VIP goldtone pen and pencil set.
• 3rd year – A green VIP sweatshirt.
• 4th year – A VIP canvas carry-on flight bag.
• 5th year – A 5th-Year VIP windbreaker-style jacket.
• 10th year – A dark green golf shirt.
• 15th year – A dark green canton fleece jacket.

Based on 52 weeks.

To join PEOPLE, call Cheryl Palmer at 1-800-342-4146, ext. 1404
or
Click Here to download a printer-friendly application.

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