Frequently Asked Questions about PAC Contributions

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What exactly is PAC? PAC stands for Political Action Committee. SEIU District 1199 formed a PAC so that it could legally collect and spend money to support SEIU endorsed candidates, ballot initiatives and referendums.
􀂾 Why do we need so much money for politics? Politicians have a great deal of influence over our working and daily lives. They decide on funding priorities for government such as Medicaid and all public services. They regularly pass legislation that affects our ability to organize and grow the union as well as the ability for all working families to have adequate pay, benefits, health care and education for our children. Campaigns are very expensive. In order for worker friendly candidates to be competitive with their opponents they often have to raise hundreds of thousands, even millions of dollars. The opponents of workers have no problem raising those millions from the same bosses we have to negotiate with at the bargaining table.

How many of you have PAC committies or a PAC person at your facility ? Any suggestions on how to get someone interested ? Bettyboop

09-06-2006 10:43 AM