Legislative and Political Action Involvement

The I.A.M. provides political training on legislative issues that impact our members lives such as job security, safe work environment, health care and many more. A Legislative program was developed to ensure that our issues are addressed.

To seek  political training or make a voluntary donation to the MNPL, please talk with your Business Representative.

 

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Helpful Web Sites

  The Political / Legislative Department of the IAM

  The United States Senate   This site includes links to Senators' offices and also includes bills, calendars, notices of committee hearings, and a daily digest of Senate action (usually with a one day delay)

  U.S. House of Representatives   his site includes Member Offices, schedule of hearings, "real time" reports on floor action, a schedule for the week and other current information.

  CAPWEB   This site has been updated for the 107th Congress. An Internet Guide To The U.S. Congress. This is an excellent site and one of the most complete guides to Washington politics.

  Congress.org This site has been updated for the 107th Congress. It includes a page for each U.S. Senator and Congressman. All committee assignments are listed as well. The site provides a guide for contacting your Senator or Congressman and an e-mail form for doing so.

  THOMAS   Full text of legislation, all versions of House & Senate bills are searchable by keywords or by number. Full text of the Congressional Record from 1994.  This site has links to other useful government information and historical documents.

Politics And You
by DBR Everett C. Corey 

Many members believe that Politics have no effect on them personally.  Others believe that their vote or their effort won't make a difference.  Both of these belief's are untrue and dangerous. 
  The water you drink, the food you eat, the car you drive and every facet of your life is subject to standards, laws, ordinances and regulations.  Most importantly your job and your union contract are affected by these same factors. Who makes the standards, laws, ordinances and regulations? Politicians  do!!!
 
The same politicians you elect to look after your welfare in your town and in Washington DC. the problem is some of these politicians are not looking after your welfare.
 
 The IAM's Machinists Non-Partisan Political League (MNPL) is the political and legislative arm of the IAM.  Its purpose is to educate our members about labor issues and labor friendly candidates.  MNPL insures that members have knowledge, the facts and the power to "make the difference", protect your union contract, protect your job and most importantly, protect you and your family.

  All of the above takes money.  Not dues money but money donated by our members.  Money used to educate our members and money used to support politicians that support us. 

  If your  contract doesn't have a MNPL checkoff clause, the IAM has a 10/10 Program.  This card allows you to make a $10 dollar sponsoring member contribution and asks for a voluntary 10 hour commitment from you to help on a campaign.

  Please sign up today by contacting your steward, officers, Business Representative or call the District Offices in CT and RI.  (CT- 860-828-0359, RI- 401-943-8331).

  MNPL tracks anti labor legislation and supports pro labor legislation.  Only you, through support of MNPL and our candidates, can secure and insure the future of working people and their families.  Any gain at the bargaining table can be lost through bad legislation.

  Please become a sponsoring member of  MNPL...............

THE JOB YOU SAVE MAY BE YOUR OWN!!!