CIC POLITICAL DEPARTMENT
Politics affect everyone and in many different areas of our lives. The CIC strives to inform members about legislative issues that could have an effect on our working lives. We encourage you to use the resources listed below to contact your legislators, to make your voice heard on issues that affect your life.
U.S. Senate
Provides information for Senators, including email, phone and mailing addresses. Also includes a link to personal web pages.
U.S. House of Representatives
Directory of U.S. House Representatives - use the drop-down menu to select your state. You may also contact your House Representative via this web site.
AFL-CIO
Includes political and statistical section, also has online petitions.
U.S. Congress
Identify and contact your elected officials by entering your zip code. You can also view 2004 Presidential Candidates, research and view recent bills and votes by Congress, and contact elected officials.
Moveon.org
Online web casts, sign up for 'action updates', and political forum.
Megavote
Track how Senators' and Representatives' voted on issues. Information will be emailed weekly. Also contains links to email officials and lists upcoming votes.
Jobs with Justice
(Available in Spanish) A campaign for workers' rights. Online petitions on many issues, including political.
UBC Political Action web site
Registration and membership in the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners are required.
Open Secrets
A guide to money in U.S. Elections.
My Polling Place
Finding your polling place is easy, simply enter your address and the web site will provide the polling place address.