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Active Ballot Club
A Political Action Committee (PAC) exists legally as a means for unions, corporations, etc. to make donations to federal candidates and or political parties. PACs work by raising voluntary money from people who are either members of, employed by, or working for a particular organization. UFCW has its own PAC called the Active Ballot Club (ABC).
ABC provides UFCW members with protection against anti-union politicians by supporting pro-worker candidates and incumbents; Democrats, Republicans, and Independents. ABC contributions help workers level the political playing field by activating and amplifying their political voice. Every voluntary UFCW-member contribution to ABC helps make the difference between electing candidates who care about working families, and those who do not. It is the only political action committee that is dedicated to advocating for and protecting the interests of UFCW members. While we will never be able to match corporate political contributions, building our PAC, along with political activism by UFCW members, is essential to our success. Working together, we can make a difference and have an impact on the political process. But we need your support in raising participation in ABC through greater awareness, communication and education. We depend on you to help raise member awareness, to educate the membership on the importance of contributing to the PAC, to organize fundraising activities, and to make sure that ABC is an integral part of the local's program. If you are a UFCW member and would like to contribute to ABC, please contact your local union or contact the Legislative and Political Action Department at 202-223-3111 or by e-mail at voice@ufcw.org
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