WHEREAS:

The Congress of the United States exercises constitutional power over the federal budget and makes our nation's laws, and the President administers the government through these laws and develops public policy; and

WHEREAS:

A sensitive and cooperative relationship between the Congress and the White House is essential in order for public service employees in general, and AFSCME members in particular, to effectively perform their duties at the workplace and have decent communities in which to live; and

WHEREAS:

In 2000, in addition to being a presidential election, there will be 33 U.S. Senate seats and all of the 435 U.S. House of Representatives seats up for re-election; and

WHEREAS:

There are now 16 states which have passed campaign laws requiring labor unions to use voluntary money for state and local elections. It is crucial that AFSCME participate in these elections to the fullest extent possible in order to protect AFSCME members’ jobs, wages, benefits and working conditions.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

That all Local Unions make it a top priority to negotiate PEOPLE deductions into their local collective bargaining agreements; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:

That AFSCME members, through their PEOPLE Program, will continue their excellent political and fundraising work in order to support our friends and defeat our enemies by striving toward a PEOPLE fundraising goal of at least $2.50 per member per year for the 2000 elections.

SUBMITTED BY:

Steven Quick, President and Delegate 
William VanSickle, Secretary Treasurer
AFSCME Local 725, Council 62
Indiana