PEOPLE
DC 37's PEOPLE webpage
What is PEOPLE?
PEOPLE is AFSCME's legislative/political action program.
PEOPLE is Public Employees Organized to Promote Legislative
Equality.
PEOPLE is also the official name of AFSCME's political action
committee and is registered with the Federal Election Commission.
Federal law and some state laws prohibit the use of union dues money to
support political candidates. Campaign contributions by AFSCME to these
candidates must come from a separate voluntary fund.
Why PEOPLE?
As workers who provide important services to the public we are
faced with special problems. Politicians and others frequently use
public employees as "scapegoats" to justify layoffs,
contracting out, closing facilities, etc. Those of us who are retired
AFSCME members also face attacks on our hard-earned retirement benefits.
Through the political process we can have a voice in setting important
public policy. Through the political process public employees can elect
politicians who are sensitive to maintaining vital public service and
dealing with workers fairly.
PEOPLE at work
It all starts with you. AFSCME PEOPLE work to have a say in their
own destiny. We work for a better quality of life for ourselves, our
families, our communities.
Raising volunteer PEOPLE dollars is hard, but necessary work. PEOPLE
dollars help fuel this Union's legislative and political programs. It
takes hard-earned PEOPLE dollars to get the job done.
AFSCME PEOPLE know that if we sit back and do nothing there will be
more cutbacks, more privatization, and more heartache for those least
able to care for themselves.
AFSCME PEOPLE Our Voice
Conservative, business-oriented, anti-union political action
committees contribute hundreds of millions of dollars yearly to get
politicians elected who are sympathetic to their views.
AFSCME PEOPLE is our voice. AFSCME PEOPLE allows us to be heard on
issues important to us. We are not only the workers who perform vital
public services, but we are the advocates for quality services, safe and
reasonable working conditions, justice, and economic freedom for
all.
AFSCME PEOPLE raises volunteer monies to carry this message. AFSCME
PEOPLE supports "get-out-the-vote" efforts, phone banks and
campaign workers. AFSCME PEOPLE cares and gets involved.
THROUGH AFSCME PEOPLE OUR VOICE IS
HEARD.
Join PEOPLE Now. Get involved by:
- Making a PEOPLE donation. Individual contributions can be made by
check, money order, cash or credit card.
- Signing a payroll deduction for PEOPLE checkoff.
- Signing up for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFTS) through a credit
union account, your regular checking or savings account.
- Organizing PEOPLE fundraising events.
- Becoming active in your Union's PEOPLE committee.
- Joining the Presidents Club.
For an annual contribution of at least $35 you will receive:
- a Presidents Club membership card entitling you to attend special
events at AFSCME conventions and conferences.
- a Presidents Club lapel pin which identifies you as an AFSCME PEOPLE
activist.
- a subscription to "The Activist," our
political/legislative newsletter.
the AFSCME "Voters Guide" informing you how Senators and
Representatives in Congress voted on our key issues.
- Being a VIP (Very Important PEOPLE). For an annual contribution of
$50 you will receive all the benefits of the Presidents Club plus VIP
premiums according to your year of membership.
- 1st year/VIP windbreaker style jacket
- 2nd year/Gold-tone pen and pencil set
- 3rd year/VIP sweatshirt
- 4th year/VIP weekender bag
- 5th year/VIP 5th year jacket...
- and after 10 years a special 10th year VIP club shirt.
How much money does it cost to join PEOPLE?
The minimum amount a union member can contribute to the program is
fifty cents per pay period. Members may also make a yearly contribution
to PEOPLE by sending a check or money order made payable to: DC 37
PEOPLE Membership applications may be obtained from your Local PEOPLE
Coordinator or by calling the PEOPLE office at (212) 815-1578.
Who do I contact when I don't receive my VIP gift?
Contact the PEOPLE office at (212) 815-1578 or your PEOPLE
Coordinator.
How long do I have to contribute to PEOPLE?
PEOPLE contributions are voluntary and can be stopped at any time
by contacting the PEOPLE office.
Are PEOPLE contributions tax deductible?
No, PEOPLE contributions are not tax deductible.
Can my friends contribute to PEOPLE?
No, in accordance with federal law, the DC 37 PEOPLE Committee will
only accept contributions from members of locals affiliated with DC 37,
AFSCME and their families.
All AFSCME members and their families can
be a part of PEOPLE!
Please call your PEOPLE coordinator at (212) 815 -1578 to sign
up.
You can also mail your check and information to:
DC 37 PEOPLE PROGRAM
125 Barclay Street room 414
New York, NY 10007
Information must include:
First Name, Last Name, Name of Local, Home Address and Home phone
number.
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