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Grassroots Resources
The Government Affairs Department focuses its Grassroots Program on educating, registering, and mobilizing members via four communication channels: worksite action, door knocking, phone banking, and local union publications. Together, we can inspire members to stand up for issues affecting working families, communicate with elected officials, and vote for labor champions.
What you should know:
- The IBEW Constitution, Article XVI §3 states that every local union shall have a registrar, and Article XVII §1(e) sets forth the registrar’s duties. However, a local union is not limited to just one registrar; depending on the size or structure of the local, it may be more effective to have multiple registrars.
- Registrars are responsible for informing and communicating with members about the importance of political action. The IBEW is committed to providing the resources to help registrars carry out their roles. The registrar center is secured and available only to registrars, district and state political coordinators, and administrators.
H.R. 10109 Veteran Benefits Enhancement Act Toolkit
Please join the IBEW, which represents over 11,000 railroad members, in urging Congress to pass H.R. 10109, the Veteran Benefits Enhancement Act. The Act aims to correct current regulations that deny critical benefits to veterans who receive military retirement pay. Please support IBEW’s veteran railroad workers by using the toolkit below to raise awareness:
- Letter Campaign: Visit https://bit.ly/3Vjr2ES to send a letter to your member of Congress. Enter your mailing address, click “Start Writing,” and a sample letter will populate, encouraging your member of Congress to vote to pass H.R. 10109.
- Social Media Post with Graphics: Share this post with one of the following graphics on your social media channels to inform fellow IBEW members about this proposed legislation:
- “I am a proud IBEW member, and I support the Veteran Benefits Enhancement Act, to correct current regulations that deny critical benefits to veterans who receive military retirement pay. Please join me in supporting IBEW’s veteran railroad workers by writing to your member of Congress. https://bit.ly/3Vjr2ES” [Insert SM Graphic 1 and/or SM Graphic 2]
- Share these resources with fellow IBEW members for more information:
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Help grow voter registration among rank-and-file members and amplify your local union’s position on candidates and current local, regional, and national issues.
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