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HEALTHCARE: Do you need it?
As ballots hit
Oregon's voters this month, we all must think about our future. In
the United States, there are more than 47 million people without
health insurance. Many of these Americans work every day, and they
still cannot afford coverage for themselves and/or their children.
Our retirees who have labored throughout their lives have
inadequate, if any coverage.
At the
bargaining table, many of us have been forced to sacrifice wage
increases in exchange for health care. Is there an end in sight?
Yes, if you make it happen! Elect legislators who believe that it is
time for a change. Your vote can help cap skyrocketing costs; fix a
broken health care system; and ensure that high-quality health care
is available.
For more
information on this important issue, visit
www.aflcio.org/healthcare before you vote. Your vote counts, and
Americans are counting on you to help change the status quo.(Posted 05/7/08)
REGISTER to
VOTE
Americans have
the right to engage in the democratic
process of voting. However, if you don't
register; you can't vote. Each state sets
its own rules to manage voter registration,
so please select the appropriate state to
review voter registration information for
your state. If you have questions or need
assistance, please call us at 503-797-6576.
Idaho
www.idahovotes.gov
Washington
http://www.secstate.wa.gov/elections/register.aspx
(Posted 04/24/08) COPE Endorsing Convention
The Washington
State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, COPE (Committee
On Political Education) Endorsing Convention
will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2008 in
Seattle, Washington. The Convention will be
considering endorsements for congressional,
judicial, state legislative races, statewide
races, and ballot measures. If you are
interested in attending the convention, call
Marcy at 503-797-6576 for more information.
(Posted 04/24/08) 2007 Voting Records
The AFL-CIO
2007 voting records are now available. The records reflect 19
Senate votes and 24 House votes that are of vital importance to
Working Families. Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama
voted to support Working Families 100% of the time, while
Senator John McCain has a 0% voting record on these same
issues. NOTE: Clinton missed five votes; McCain missed 11 votes;
and Obama missed eight votes. For more information or to review
these votes yourself, www.aflcio.org/issues/politics.
(Posted 04/28/08) Kickoff to 2008 Elections
Business Manager Travis
Eri sent a letter to all Local 125 members. To read the letter,
click this link
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