Democrat,
Republican, Independent Voter Education
Many decades ago then IBT General President James R. Hoffa recognized the importance and the value of becoming involved in the political arena. If the labor movement was going to have a strong voice for working people in the political arena, then we would have to become involved.
He started our Political Action Committee, "Democratic-Republican-Independent-Voter-Education" (D.R.I.V.E.), requesting volunteer contributions from our membership. When the program was started in the late 50's, the IBT requested that each member contribute five dollars ($5.00) per year. Today we ask the member to contribute an amount they are comfortable with. Each dollar you contribute per week is equal to two and a half cents ($.025) per hour on a straight time forty (40) hour work week.
It is with these contributions that we are able to support politicians who share our views and concerns for the labor movement and working people.
It is with these contributions that we are able to continue to educate our members.
It's the Teamsters who will continue to be the voice of the labor movement and be the watch dog for legislature that will help working people not hurt working people.
Remember - if we are not involved in the process then we cannot complain about the end results.
DRIVE
is non-partisan and independent from any political party.
ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST
Please click for Florida Absentee Ballot Request form, or you may call your local election office to request one. We have also provided a Florida Voter Registration Application along with an address list of counties with phone numbers to mail your request.
TAKE
ACTION!
Visit
the Teamster web site at http://capwiz.com/teamster/home/ and
find your Elected Officials and Election Candidates Guide
by zip code. There is also a link on current Issues and
Legislation and a Guide to the Media. You will also find
additional links to the House and Senate Schedules and
Committee Hearings. Keep informed of current events!
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