UFCW’s political action committee, the Active Ballot Club (ABC), has launched its 2013 contest.

By supporting worker friendly candidates and issues at the federal, state, and local level, ABC helps workers and their families win the respect that they deserve on and off the job.

From increasing the minimum wage to improving workplace safety to fighting back against so-called “right to work” laws, ABC stands up for the issues that matter to UFCW members.

 Contest Details:

-Runs from Wednesday, May 1 through Tuesday, November 5, 2013.

-Participants will only be eligible to win with $1 a week sign-ups or upgrades.

-Two local union prizes will be awarded in each region (Each of the two winning locals will receive an award and 100 percent credit for one year to their ABC account for new revenue raised).

-Five prizes for Union Representatives will be awarded in each region (3 $1,000 AMEX gift cards, 2 iPads).

-All members who sign up at $1 a week or upgrade to $1 a week and those who currently contribute $1 or more per week and upgrade will be eligible to win one of four $500 AMEX gift cards per region.

Winners in Each Region Will Be as Follows:

-Local that signs up the most new members at $1 a week.

-Local that has the highest increase in ABC percentage of participation at $1 a week.

-Union Representative with a route size of 1,000-1,500 members that increases ABC participation at $1 a week by the greatest percentage ($1,000 AMEX gift card).

-Union Representative with a route size of 1,500-2,000 members that increases ABC participation at $1 a week by the greatest percentage ($1,000 AMEX gift card).

-Union Representative with a route size of 2,001+ members that increases ABC participation at $1 a week by the greatest percentage ($1,000 AMEX gift card).

-Union Representative with the second highest percentage increase in ABC participation at $1 a week (iPad).

-Union Representative with the third highest percentage increase in ABC participation at $1 a week (iPad).

For information on ABC, click here.