AFT Pennsylvania is sponsoring union phone banks, labor walks, literature distribution and other election activities to encourage AFT members and their families to register to vote and to get out and vote on Tuesday, November 4.
Phone banks, labor canvassing and literature distribution activities are being coordinated out of
Volunteer @ Phone Banks
Phone banks are operating in all three cities Monday through Thursdays from now until November 4 from 4-8 p.m. Labor walks will begin Saturday, September 13 and continue through the election. AFT affiliates also will need volunteers to distribute election literature. To volunteer for these activities, please contact:
- PITTSBURGH: Judith Longo, PFT400 Office, 10 South 19th St., 412-431-5900.
- PHILADELPHIA: Barbara Morris, PFT Local 3 office, 1816 Chestnut St., 215-587-9280
- SCRANTON: Carol Conaboy, AFSCME McEntee Labor Center, 1258 O'Neill Hwy, Dunmore, 570-343-3911
Volunteer for Saturday Labor Walks
Labor walks will be held every Saturday from now until the election to encourage union members to vote on Election Day for candidates who support public education and other issues that matter to our members. Walks are great fun and great exercise. To volunteer, sign up at a walk-center near you.
Philadelphia Area
Sprinklerfitters Local Union 692
14002 McNulty Rd
Philadelphia
Saturdays at 9:00am
For more information contact Philadelphia AFL-CIO: 215-665-9800
Scranton Area
AFSCME Labor Center
1258 O'Neill Highway
Dunmore
Saturdays at 10:00am
For more information call: 570-961-5394
Pittsburgh Area
60 Boulevard of the Allies
2nd Floor
Pittsburgh
Saturdays at 9:00am
For more information contact: Allegheny County Labor Council, 412-281-7450