POLITICS AND LEGISLATION
IT REALLY MATTERS!
OUR LIVELYHOOD DEPENDS ON IT!
SUPPORT POLITICIANS WHO SUPPORT WORKERS AND OUR FAMILIES AND
THEY WILL CONTINUE TO WORK HAD TO HELP BETTER OUR LIVES.
WE HAVE ONE POLITICAL ISSUE,
JOBS!
We are looking for help this Political Season engaging Union Members and talking to them about the importance of the upcoming election on November 5th. Please consider donating a bit of your time to help us all win in 2024 with Labor Endorsed Candidates.
ST. CLOUD AREA DOOR KNOCK
Saturday, October 12
10am – 2pm CDT
Location
Education Minnesota
3051 2nd St S
Suite 203
Click HERE to register for this event
Candidate Forums Announced for St. Cloud Area
On Tuesday, September 24th there will be a forum with the two candidates running for St. Cloud Mayor, Jake Anderson, and Mike Conway. It starts at 12:30 p.m. in the St. Cloud City Hall Council Chambers. Current Mayor Dave Kleis is not seeking re-election.
On Wednesday, October 2nd there is a forum with the two candidates running for Sauk Rapids Mayor, Jason Ellering and Nicholas Sauer. It starts at 9:00 a.m. at The Clearing in Sauk Rapids. Current Mayor Kurt Hunstiger is not seeking re-election.
On Wednesday, October 9th the forum will feature the candidates running for Minnesota House Districts 13 and 14. It starts at 9:00 a.m. at the St. Cloud City Hall Council Chambers.
On Wednesday, October 16th there is a forum with the six candidates running for three At Large St. Cloud City Council seats, Scott Brodeen, Tami Calhoun, George Hontos, Hudda Ibrahim, Mark Johnson, and Omar Podi. It starts at 9:00 a.m. at the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce. Current council members Jeff Goerger and Carol Lewis are not seeking re-election.
On Tuesday, October 22nd there is a forum with the two candidates running for Waite Park Mayor, Mike Linquist and Kenneth Schmitt. It starts at 6:30 p.m. at Waite Park City Hall. Current Mayor Rick Miller is not seeking re-election.
Read More: Candidate Forums Announced for St. Cloud Area Metro Races
To find out about more Labor to Labor Political Volunteer opportunities all over the State of Minnesota, Click on the link below.
EARLY VOTING HAS STARTED IN MINNESOTA!
VOTE NOW! Request an absentee ballot or find an early voting location near you and VOTE today!
VOTE NOW! On your own schedule, or even in the comfort of your own home!
VOTE NOW! Avoid the lines at the polls on election day!
VOTE NOW! You never know what you might be doing on Election Day, November 5th. Don’t take the chance that something might come up on election day that might keep you from the polls!
VOTE NOW! Have yourself marked “VOTED” on lists for doorknocks, texts and phone banks. No more harassing phone calls or strangers showing up at your door!
VOTE NOW! Election workers need love too, they are standing by just waiting to help you cast your vote and be counted!
VOTE NOW! Go to the MN Secretary of States website and find out how and where to VOTE!
Scroll down to the bottom of this page to find a list of IBEW Local 292 Endoresed candidates
POLITICAL RESOURCES:
Thinking of running for office? AFL/CIO Run for Office Program HERE
Register to vote (or update your voter registration) HERE
Where do I go to Vote? Find out HERE
What’s on my ballot? Find out HERE
Other ways to Vote. Vote Early (absentee) Find out how HERE
Who Represents me at the Capitol? Find out HERE
Who is running for office? Find out HERE
WHO WON?? Find out HERE
Please make a contribution to a State Political Candidate or Political Party:
You can get a refund from the State, Find out more about that HERE
MINNESOTA ALLOWS TIME OFF TO VOTE:
As a reminder, Minnesota Law allows workers to take time off to vote without losing pay.
From the Secretary of State Website:
You have a right to take time off work to vote without losing your pay, personal leave, or vacation time:
- Your employer must pay you for the time you need to vote if it falls within your scheduled work time. Your employer cannot require you to use personal leave or vacation time (see Minnesota Statutes 04and 08 subd. 1d).
- Take only as much time as you need to vote and go to work.
- Your employer cannot directly or indirectly refuse, limit, or interfere with this right, including what time you choose to vote.
- Your employer can ask that you tell them when you will be gone and ask that employees coordinate their absences to minimize workplace disruptions.
Find more information about time away from work to vote: HERE
IBEW PAC RESOURCES:
IBEW GOVERNMNET AFFAIRS newsletter archives can be found here: Building America Back Better Newsletter Archives
IBEW POLITICAL ACTION FUND CONTRIBUTION
PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION TO THE IBEW POLITICAL ACTION FUND. MAKE IT A REOCCURING CONTRIBUTION. THIS MONEY GOES TO SUPPORT LABOR FRIENDLY CANDIDATES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE AISLE FOR LOCAL AND NATIONAL RACES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THANK YOU!
POLITICS MATTER!
ELECTIONS MATTER!
We got a lot of Pro-Labor legislation passed this session at the Minnesota Legislature.
Expanded Prevailing Wage requirements for State and Renewable Development Account funded construction projects.
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Prevailing wage and EVITP requirements.
Electrical Panel upgrade funding, Prevailing wage and State Electrical act requirements.
State Board of Electricity composition changes; now allows for a PLT worker position.
Transit and Transportation matching funding to bring Federal funding to Minnesota. As well as long term sustainable funding for State Transit and Transportation projects for the future.
Nearly $2.6 Billion in Capital improvement projects from cash and bonding.
To see a full list of 2023/2024 Legislative Accomplishments, CLICK HERE..
IBEW LOCAL 292
2024 ENDORSEMENTS
VOTE: PRIMARY ELECTIONS AUGUST 13
VOTE: GENERAL ELECTIONS NOVEMBER 5
ELECTIONS; WHERE, HOW, WHO
Who you vote for is your own business. You should know that after careful consideration and selection, the above candidates have been endorsed by the IBEW Local 292 COPE Committee; they are candidates that will fight for Labor and the values of working men and women and our families if they are elected to office. This list of candidates is for the education of IBEW Local 292 members and is not published in cooperation with any candidate for office, candidate committee or other political fund or group.
TO PROVIDE POLITICAL EDUCATION FOR IBEW LOCAL 292 MEMBERS, THE BELOW LISTED CANDIDATES ARE PROVEN FRIENDS OF THE IBEW AND HAVE BEEN ENDORSED BY THE IBEW LOCAL 292 COPE COMMITTEE. (CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES)
2024 IBEW LOCAL 292 ENDORSEMENTS
Check on this page frequently for any updated and new endorsements.
If you have any questions about the candidates listed or not listed here or any candidates outside of the IBEW Local 292 geographical area, please go to the affiliated labor organizations endorsement websites for a list of Labor friendly candidates:
MRLF Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation
