Politics is Not a Spectator Sport – Your Vote Matters
Local 5 union contracts are among the best in the country. But many of the workplace standards that we enjoy, and indeed the very strength of our union, can be put at risk if we elect the wrong people to political office. Conversely, if we work to elect pro-worker and pro-union candidates to local, state, and federal office, we can continue to make progress for ourselves and for all working families.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, our political efforts highlighted the role that Local 5 members play as essential workers in our communities and resulted in legislative victories. In California, we have successfully passed laws that protect our workers in the cannabis industry while enhancing their ability to secure union representation. And in our nation’s capital we have seen the difference that electing a pro-union President can make on issues like retirement security, affordable healthcare, rights on the job and the right to join a union.
It’s simple – elections matter and your vote matters. Local 5 will continue to provide you with the facts and our recommendations to help you make the best decisions when you fill out your ballot. That’s the first step – but you can do much more. Get involved, work on a campaign, talk to your co-workers and become not just a voter, but a political activist.
Active Ballot Club is the UFCW Political Action Committee (PAC)
Candidates come and go, but legislative issues are an everlasting constant concern for our members.
Why does ABC Matter?
Active Ballot Club, or ABC is a way that union members can use their dollars to build political power for workers. Elections matter because when we elect labor friendly people, we can influence laws that set a floor on issues like paid sick days, minimum wages, and worker safety. We do this by supporting worker-friendly candidates running for office at the Local, State & Federal level.
Where does the ABC money go?
ABC pays for member-to-member communication about the union’s political program and helps the union lobby for pro-worker laws in city halls and county government , at our state capital, and in Washington DC. It allows UFCW members to have a larger platform and get worker’s issues out in public. ABC gives your local union the resources necessary to stand up to corporate America and defend against attacks on organized labor.
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