IATSE PAC
Congress and the White House
play important roles in the industries in which you and other members of IATSE
locals work. But for too long, major entertainment industry corporations have
been the only contributors to candidates for federal offices. These corporations
have established federal political action committees ["PAC's"] which give
millions of dollars to candidates for Congress and the White House. Is it any
wonder that Congress pays more attention to these corporations than it does to
working people like you?
Your voice has
not been heard. IATSE's members must become more involved in shaping the federal
legislative and administrative agenda. The time has come when the concerns and
interests of IATSE members must also be heard and considered by federal
lawmakers. But labor unions (like corporations) cannot contribute to the
campaigns of candidates for federal office. Most prominent labor organizations
have established PAC's which may make voluntary campaign contributions to
federal candidates and seek contributions to the PAC from union members. To give
you a voice in Washington, the IATSE has established the IATSE Political Action
Committee ("IATSE-PAC"), a federal political action committee designed to
support candidates for federal office who promote the interests of working men
and women.
Members of the
IATSE locals, and their families, may contribute to the IATSE-PAC. All
contributions to the IATSE-PAC are voluntary, and are not tax-deductible. The
amount contributed, or the decision not to contribute, will not be the basis for
the IATSE or any of its locals to benefit or disadvantage the member or his/her
family. Neither the IATSE nor any of its locals will retaliate against a member
for deciding not to contribute, or based upon the amount of the contribution.
Contribution
amounts are suggestions only, and you may contribute more or less than the
suggested amount. A person's contribution to the IATSE-PAC may not exceed
$5,000.00 per year. Contributors must be United States citizens or lawful
permanent residents of the United States. The IATSE-PAC may not accept
contributions from corporate accounts.
For more information visit
www.iatse-intl.org |
