The voluntarily-funded people Department is an essential part of AFSCME’s political program.

Public Employees Organized to Promote Legislative Equality is afscme’s Political Action Committee (PAC). It is the second largest AFL-CIO PAC and is among the top 10 PACs nationwide.

Union members from Washington state, including a number of Council 2 members, contribute voluntarily to the program. The money is used to provide direct contributions to candidates at all levels. AFSCME also sponsors any member who is selected as a delegate, alternate, or member of a standing committee to a national political party convention.

“We owe a debt of gratitude to those members who give above and beyond the call to participate voluntarily in the political process. It benefits us all,” says Pat Thompson, Council 2’s Deputy Director. To find out how you can contribute call Anita Teague at the Council 2 offices in Spokane — 800-932-4850.