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PEOPLE is 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. 
As workers who provide important services to the public we are faced with special problems. Politicians and others frequently use public employees as "scape goats" to justify layoffs, contracting out, closing facilities, etc. Through the politic 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 services and dealing with workers fairly.
All AFSCME members and their families can be a part of PEOPLE!
Contributions or gifts to AFSCME PEOPLE are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.
For further information contact:Aileen Saunders Asaunders@LASUPERIORCOURT.org, our P.E.O.P.L.E. representative for Local 575.
Upcoming Events:
April 2006
P.E.O.P.L.E. Conference
Date: 4/22/06 thru 4/25/06:
Place: Sacramento, at Capitol Holiday Inn
Leave on Friday evening: 4/22/06
Return on Monday evening: 425/06
Anyone interested in PEOPLE Conference can contact Cher
or any other E-Board member.
August 2006
The International Convention
August 7th thru 11th 2006: Chicago, Ill.
More Info will be forthcoming
