Political Issues
Democrat, Republican, Independent, Voter Education — DRIVE
Why Teamsters Need DRIVE
WHAT IS DRIVE?
Democrat Republican Independent Voter Education (DRIVE) is a political action fund built by and for members of the Teamsters union. DRIVE is by far the largest program of its kind in the United States.
DRIVE raises money from Teamsters in government and private sector jobs. The standard contribution is just one dollar a week. DRIVE spends its funds wisely — contributing campaign funds to public officials who stand up against layoffs, cutbacks, contracting out and indecent treatment of working men and women.
DRIVE dollars contributed by Teamster members like you go to defeat politicians who trample on the rights and needs of workers in city, state and federal jobs. DRIVE supports those in political office who support working men and women and their families.
DRIVE is voluntary and every bit as important as your union membership. DRIVE means a more effective union that is better able to fight privatization efforts and cutbacks.
- Please download and print the DRIVE Contribution Form (.pdf 736K) and mail it to:
Democrat Republican
Independent Voter Education
25 Louisiana Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20001
DOES MY OPINION REALLY MATTER?
Yes it does! Take a look at these astounding stats where every day in America:
- 85,444 workers lose their jobs.
- 14.7 million workers are jobless, underemployed or have given up looking for work.
- 43.6 million people have no health insurance.
- 50 percent increase in average worker’s cost for family health insurance.
- 4.227 people file for personal bankruptcy.
- 12,878 workers are injured or made ill by their jobs.
- 6.8 million people are in the workplace but are still poor.
- 11 million children attend broken-down schools.
- 7.4% of federal taxes paid by corporations compared to 27.5% paid by corporations int he 1950’s.
As you can clearly see, it’s important to vote. The economy isn’t failing — it’s just failing us! Get involved and register to vote:
This portion of the website is paid for by the Teamster’s Political Action Committee, DRIVE, with voluntary contributions from union members and their families and is not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.