STEWARD TRAINING - SPFPA
Political Activist

The steward has the responsibility to make the members aware of political affairs that effect their livelihood and social well-being, including keeping them informed as to legislation that affects the collective bargaining process and climate. the steward should also become involved in politics by helping on campaigns of labor-endorsed candidates. Listed below are the things the steward should do and know to fulfill the role of political activist and suggestions as to how to do them:

THE STEWARD AS A POLITICAL ACTIVIST
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What you do:                                
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KEEP MEMBERS INFORMED ABOUT POLITICAL EVENTS         ___________________________________________________________   
REGISTER AND VOTE IN ALL ELECTIONS
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ENCOURAGE EVERYONE IN YOUR DEPARTMENT TO VOTE            ___________________________________________________________

WRITE LETTERS TO YOUR REPRESENTATIVES AND ENCOURAGE OTHER SECURITY OFFICERS TO DO SO     ___________________________________________________________

WORK ON CAMPAIGNS OF LABOR ENDORSED CANDIDATES   
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What you need to know:                        ___________________________________________________________   
PENDING LEGISLATION THAT AFFECTS SECURITY OFFICERS AND WORKERS RIGHTS
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OUR NATION CANNOT REMAIN DEMOCRATIC WITHOUT THE PARTICIPATION OF THE PEOPLE        
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WHO IS NOT REGISTERED, AND WHO NEEDS PRODDING TO EXERCISE THEIR RIGHT TO VOTE ___________________________________________________________

WHO YOUR LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES ARE AND CURRENT ISSUES WHICH MAY AFFECT SPFPA MEMBERS    
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WHO IHAS BEEN ENDORSED AND WHY
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THE POLITICAL POSITIONS YOUR UNION, SPFPA HAS TAKEN    
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How You go about it

1.  Read newspapers and union literature,  The Legislative Alerts SPFPA puts out on our website, and your international paper, so that you understand the issues from a labor perspective.

2.  Attend education programs that address the issues.

3.  Volunteer to work on a phone bank, knock on doors, stuff envelopes or pass out fliers for a labor endorsed candidate.

4.  Organize letter writing campaigns to your representatives on important labor issues.

5.  Participate in "actions" organized by your union, such as rallies and marches.

6.  Distribute union literature to all members.


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