Get Involved: Become a Member Political Organizer
Brian O'Neil
SEIU Local 521
People in my union believe we can win. Our last contract won the highest wage we’ve had and the chance to get health coverage for our families. By being active in politics, we won new allies in the legislature who pay attention to our concerns. To be active in creating a better life is a great feeling, and it makes an incredible difference.
What does it mean to be an MPO?
MPOs are SEIU members willing to volunteer to ensure that workers have a voice on the job and a voice in politics.
MPOs take action at the worksite, in our neighborhoods, on the phones, and via e-mail to:
- Educate members and their families
- Register members to vote
- Lobby politicians on our issues
- Raise COPE funds
- Build community coalitions
- Recruit volunteers
- Get out the vote on Election Day
Members are the driving force in SEIU. Winning requires membership involvement at worksites, in the legislatures and city halls, and in organizing campaigns across North America.
Winning means better wages for workers and health benefits for us and our families. It means laws and policies that respect and reward work, protect seniors, and provide our children wider opportunities. It means overcoming injustices today and having a say in shaping the future.
America's working families need it. Union members demand it. And SEIU is determined to have it. The best is yet to come.