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Political Action

Mission Statement

  1. To inform members of the events occurring in the political arena that relate to their lives and livelihood. To find, recommend, and support politicians that support labor. To make members aware of pending legislation and political causes in order for them to make an educated decision on the subject, and participate in activities that behoove themselves, their families and their Union.
  2. To assemble and inform a working body for the purpose of participating in activities relating to politics, political campaigns, and political legislation. To encourage all members to participate monetarily or physically in the efforts of current or potentially in the future elected official to support labor and labor laws current or pending.

Political Action News


The Local 525 endorsed candidates list is now available! NEW
[7/24/2008] - Early voting begins this Saturday! more


Governor Gibbons and Senator Hardy remind us why we need to be politically active.
[2/5/2008] - Our Union affords us a quality standard of living. These people in power would like to take from us what we have worked for. Becoming active, volunteering and voting for Union endorsed candidates is the only way to stop their oppression and tyranny. more


President Clinton Visits Local 525
[1/15/2008] - An unexpected visit surprises Local 525 officers and apprentices. more

Las Vegas Review Journal's series "Meet the Candidates"
[1/3/2008] - These are links to articles published in the Review journal giving a broad overview of the candidates, their positions and links to more information. more

People with a criminal past can restore their right to vote.
[1/2/2008] - Even if you have been convicted of a felony it may still be possible to restore your right to vote. Click here to view an informational pamphlet published by the Clark County Election Department. link


What if you wanted to speak up but couldn't?
[12/29/2007] - What if you were being treated unfairly on the job but there was no Union to represent you? What if there was a crisis at your home but there was no one to call for help? more

Politics and Unions
[12/27/2007] - An interesting article in The New York Times about Union strength and political involvement. link


Senator Joe Biden Visits Local 525
[12/18/2007] - For the first time in Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 525 history a United States Senator spoke at one of our union meetings. more


Presidential candidate and New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson
[11/15/2007] - Governor Bill Richardson took the time out of his busy schedule to tour Local 525's training center and speak to a roomfull of UA members. more


The Nevada Outdoor Democratic Caucus
[7/17/2007] - The Nevada Outdoor Democratic Caucus is an affiliate of the Nevada State Democratic Party that promotes hunting, shooting, fishing, camping, 4x4, ATV, and protecting the rights of all who use but never abuse our great Nevada outdoors. more

Local 525 Political Action Committee
[6/4/2007] - From the City Council to Carson City to Washington DC, the Local 525 PAC is working to protect the rights of the men and women of Organized Labor. more

 





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