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"DISTRICT COUNCIL 47 - AFSCME P.E.O.P.L.E. COMMITTEE"
are paid for by the District Council 47 P.E.O.P.L.E Committee.
Cathy Scott, President of District Council 47
Rita Urwitz, Vice President of District Council 47, P.E.O.P.L.E. Committee Chair

Purpose | How to Become a Member | Sub Committees | Current Activities

The Purpose of P.E.O.P.L.E.

The P.E.O.P.L.E. (Public Employees Organized to Promote Legislative Equality) Committee was established to work actively to:

1. Promote the legislative program of this Council;

2. Organize and promote voter registration and
   get-out-the vote campaigns; and

3. Encourage the highest possible degree of membership
   participation in support of candidates for office who are
   favorable to the goals of this Council.

The P.E.O.P.L.E. Committee is authorized to solicit and accept voluntary contributions from only AFSCME members for use in political campaigns, and, in so doing, act in partnership with the PEOPLE Committee of the International Union.

The committee members meet several times a year to discuss political issues effecting unions, develop strategies for voter registration, interview candidates, etc. and make recommendations to the Delegate Assembly of the Council for political endorsements.

How to Become a Member

Any member of AFSCME District Council 47 who wishes to serve on the P.E.O.P.L.E Committee must submit their request through their Local President, whom in turn will present their name for membership at the District Council 47 Executive Board meeting for approval.

All members are notified in writing of their appointment to the Committee with the guidelines for serving and remaining in good standing on this committee.

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