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IBEW Members Walk for Losey

created on 02/20/2012 at 08:52:57, last updated on 02/20/2012 at 08:53:44

On Friday, February 17, 2012, IBEW members from around the state converged on the 51st State House district in Genessee County to work on electing a labor ally in Steve Losey.  Mr. Losey is running to fill the vacant seat, which is vacant following the successful recall of Paul Scott, a Republican in lock step with the ultra-conservative wing of the Republican Party.  The IBEW in Michigan developed "Flying Squadrons" several years ago to coordinate with local candidates in canvassing a district.  These efforts help candidates deliver their message to thousands of voters throughout a district, and has had a marked impact on the success of electing candidates supported by the IBEW.  While IBEW members are routinely engaged throughout elections with labor's allies, the Flying Squadrons bring in 30 to 50 or more additional volunteers for the day to really impact a district.  Appropriately named Flying Squadrons, these events are coordinated through all IBEW local unions in Michigan to bring volunteers from arou... Read more

Annual COPE Authorization Cards

created on 01/18/2012 at 08:13:05, last updated on 01/18/2012 at 08:15:45

For years in local 275 we have had a voluntary Committee on Political Education (COPE) checkoff on our referrals and auto deducted from paychecks. The contribution is $0.05 per hour, or roughly $2 per week. Anyone that has received a referral in the past decade or so has seen this authorization included on the referral. By law, we are required to renew these annually to continue, or start, the deduction. You can download the authorization card below, then print, sign, and send in. You can also request one from the union hall. This is a voluntary contribution to the COPE fund. These are the funds the local union utilizes to support our friends that are seeking elected office. Without these funds our influence and ability to ensure that labor friendly candidates win elections is greatly restricted. Please consider contributing this minor amount, although collectively a solid fundraising effort, and encourage our fellow brothers and sisters to do the same. checkoffauthorization.pdf Thank You, Sean Egan B... Read more

Muskegon Unemployment Rally

created on 01/05/2012 at 11:58:37, last updated on 01/05/2012 at 11:58:37

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