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AFSCME Council 65 PEOPLE Program
AFSCME members are public and non-profit organization employees. Cities, counties, schools, nursing homes, library, corrections, court, and hospital employees are paid entirely or largely with public funds.
Thus, AFSCME members’ wages and benefits are subject to the interests, will and even whims of politicians.
So, in order to ensure our members are compensated fairly for their work, we MUST be active in the political process!
Federal law states that anytime we get involved in congressional, senate or presidential elections, we can’t spend union treasury money. So, we must seek voluntary contributions for our political action committee, PEOPLE. (Public Employees Organized for Political Equality). PEOPLE money also funds members who take time off to work on elections.
Right now, the national union sends more money to us to help in Minnesota elections than Minnesota AFSCME members contribute to PEOPLE.
To ensure there is enough money to fight for fair wages and benefits for YOU, we need your help. Contribute to PEOPLE.
How to Contribute
(1)Payroll Deduction – If your union contract allows, you can sign a card which instructs your employer to take your PEOPLE contribution out of your payroll check.
(2)Checking Account/Debit Card Contribution – If your contract doesn’t include payroll deduction language, we can deduct an amount you specify from your checking account t or your debit card.
(3)Write a check.
Fill out the form below to receive the needed sign up info.
AFSCME PEOPLE Incentives at Council 65
Greater Minnesota AFSCME Council 65 and AFSCME offer a number of incentives for donations to PEOPLE. Members can sign up for the MVP, MVP Gold and MVP Platinum levels and receive the following incentives.
Council 65 VIP -- $2.00 per pay period
AFSCME Council 65 PEOPLE T-shirt upon sign up. (See below far right)
AFSCME MVP -- $100 per year
AFSCME provides a green jacket with a navy fleece lining upon sign up. MVP members also earn points towards additional incentives of their choice which may be ordered thru the national PEOPLE web site (This is similar to airline miles program.).
AFSCME MVP GOLD -- $250.00 per year
Upon completion of one year and the donation of $250.00, the MVP Gold member receives an AFSCME PEOPLE watch (a woman or a man’s).
AFSCME MVP Platinum -- $500.00 per year
Upon completion of one year and the donation of $500.00, the MVP Platinum member receives a wool and leather AFSCME PEOPLE jacket.
Posted on: 09/10/2009