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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:
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.
