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Politics and Local 26
VOTE BY MAIL * WORK SAFE-VOTE SAFE * VOTE BY MAIL
**LOCAL 26 ENCOURAGES VOTE BY MAIL**
How do you request a Mail-in in ballot? What are the deadlines?
Do you live in the District, Maryland or Virginia? Click on your jurisdiction below.
To register, request a Mail-in Ballot, inquire about early voting, or any other questions.
Deadline to Register- October 13th
Every registered voter will receive a Mail-in Ballot
Early Voting- October 28th to November 2nd
Election Day- November 3rd Polls open 7 am to 8 pm
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Deadline to Register- October 13th
Deadline to request a Mail-in Ballot- October 27th
Early Voting* October 22nd to October 29th
Election Day- November 3rd Polls open 7 am to 8 pm
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Deadline to Register- October 13th
Deadline to Request a Mail-in Ballot- October 23rd
Early Voting*September 19th to October 31st
Election Day- November 3rd Polls open 6 am to 7 pm
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Local 26 hopes that all its members and their families vote. In today's COVID-19 world and considering there will be an extraordinary turn-out for this election, we encourage you to request a Mail-in Ballot. It’s easy and safe. If you have any questions concerning registration or voting, please contact Tom Clark at 301-459-2900 or tclark@ibewlocal26.org.
This is the most consequential election of our time. Please exercise your civic responsibility. Let your voice be heard! This is your shot, don’t throw it away.
“I am just like my country, I am young, scrappy and hungry and I am not throwing away my shot”
-Alexander Hamilton/Lin Manuel Miranda
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Remove the GROW Act from the HEROES Bill
CALL YOUR CONGRESSMAN NOW! The House is about to pass the GROW act. The GROW act will tax healthy multi-employer pension funds and literally take money away from retirees. This devastating bill is tucked inside the HEROES act, which is legitimate and will help our front-line workers. Retireees, future retirees: Call or email your Representative this morning. They vote on this issue on May 14th &15th. Tell them to remove the GROW ACT entirely. “Leave our private, healthy pensions alone”, and support our front line workers.
Get the facts and send this letter
Brothers and Sisters please take the time to reach out to YOUR Congressional Rep and ask them to tell
Speaker Pelosi to remove the GROW Act from the HEROES Bill
Maryland Congressional Members:
District Name Party Office Phone
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(202) 225-5311 |
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(202) 225-3061 |
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3rd |
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(202) 225-4016 |
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4th |
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(202) 225-8699 |
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5th |
D |
(202) 225-4131 |
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6th |
D |
(202) 225-2721 |
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7th |
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(202) 225-4741 |
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8th |
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(202) 225-5341
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Virginia Congressional Members:
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(202) 225-4261 |
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2nd |
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(202) 225-4215 |
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3rd |
D |
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(202) 225-8351 |
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4th |
D |
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(202) 225-6365 |
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5th |
R |
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(202) 225-4711 |
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6th |
R |
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(202) 225-5431 |
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7th |
D |
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(202) 225-2815 |
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8th |
D |
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(202) 225-4376 |
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9th |
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(202) 225-3861 |
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10th |
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(202) 225-5136 |
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11th |
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(202) 225-1492 |
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Use this link to determine who YOUR representative is https://ziplook.house.gov/htbin/findrep_house?ZIP= and send them an email TODAY. Call them and speak with a staffer and let them know you are paying attention.
Take Action it’s your VOICE and it’s our fight
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Thank you to you and your family members for voting on Tuesday. Our endorsed candidates won!
VA General Elections
Now we must hold them accountable for supporting our issues and helping us gain more union jobs. That means establishing a relationship with your representatives and staying in touch with them throughout the year to remind them to vote for our bills.
We will keep you informed so you can stay involved!
The PRO Act
A legislative priority for the AFL-CIO is HR 2474, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act and it’s identical version in the US Senate, S. 1306. This legislation, would rewrite the rules around labor law in this country. The PRO Act was introduced in the US House of Representatives (HR 2474) by Virginia Congressman Robert “Bobby” Scott. The following MD, VA and District of Columbia representatives have signed as co-sponsors:
Maryland: Raskin, Cummings, Trone, Brown, Sarbanes, Ruppersberger and Hoyer
Virginia: Beyer, Luria, Spanberger, McEachin, Connolly and Wexton
District of Columbia: Holmes-Norton
The identical bill was introduced in the US Senate (S 1306) by Senator Patty Murray (D-WA). The following Senators have signed as co-sponsors:
Maryland: Cardin, Van Holland
Virginia: Tim Kaine
Virginia Senator Mark Warner have not signed-on to support this bill.
Tell him to SUPPORT THE PRO ACT (S. 1306)
Senator Warner’s Office: 703-442-0670
Politicians on Our Side
We at Local 26 are bringing in local politicians to show them what we can offer to their constituents in the way of training for a lifetime career in our trade. And also the type of training they should expect in the workforce that is building their projects in their County’s and Communities. We are in a full blown effort to secure more work for our members to be able to support their families for now and into the future.
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I'll Be There Award
In November 2018, Business Manager George Hogan presented the DC Jobs with Justice "I'll Be There" award to Washington, DC, Attorney General Karl A. Racine. AG Racine has been vital to the efforts being made by Local 26 to get rid of a BAD Player, Power Design, in contracting in the Metro area. To read more about the efforts Local 26 has made to bring down such nonunion companies, check out the 4th Quarter 2018 IN Charge magazine.
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