Former PAC Chair / Legislative Director
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PAC, Political Action Committee, plays a vital role in our union. There are various aspects of our careers as postal employees which are controlled by the United States Congress. That is where PAC comes in. The NRLCA PAC promotes and supports candidates who support The Rural Letter Carriers of America. Candidates are not supported based solely on party affiliation. The criteria is "CANDIDATES WHO SUPPORT THE RURAL LETTER CARRIERS OF AMERICA".
A lot of people object to the whole concept of political action committees and their function. However, they are a fact of life in the political game. And it is just like a game. You play by the rules or you don't play at all. You do have the option of working to change the rules. But until those changes occur, we operate within the existing parameters.
Now you ask, "What does all this have to do with me"? Let me answer that with another question. "Do you know how much money UPS and FEDEX pour into their PAC's each year"? Compared to them, our PAC is a pittance! Rural Carriers need to keep in mind, there are other companies out there who would love to put you out of work. Nothing personal, just business.
We all need to take responsibility for our actions. Donate to PAC, keep your job. An oversimplification? Very possibly, but who knows? We are living in uncertain times and I feel sure there will be changes in the near future. Let's make those changes work FOR Rural Carriers. DONATE TO PAC TODAY!
A lot of people object to the whole concept of political action committees and their function. However, they are a fact of life in the political game. And it is just like a game. You play by the rules or you don't play at all. You do have the option of working to change the rules. But until those changes occur, we operate within the existing parameters.
Now you ask, "What does all this have to do with me"? Let me answer that with another question. "Do you know how much money UPS and FEDEX pour into their PAC's each year"? Compared to them, our PAC is a pittance! Rural Carriers need to keep in mind, there are other companies out there who would love to put you out of work. Nothing personal, just business.
We all need to take responsibility for our actions. Donate to PAC, keep your job. An oversimplification? Very possibly, but who knows? We are living in uncertain times and I feel sure there will be changes in the near future. Let's make those changes work FOR Rural Carriers. DONATE TO PAC TODAY!
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FedEx Corp.
FedEx Corp is the world’s top express delivery service, thanks in large part to its close relationship with members of Congress and the White House. For years, the company has been a major campaign contributor to both Democrats and Republicans and is famous for its unique lobbying tactics, including the fleet of private planes that it keeps on stand-by for lawmakers who need to jet off at a moment’s notice.
In exchange, the company has gotten unparalleled access to debates over international trade, tax cuts and rules that govern the business practices of its one-time competitor, the United States Postal Service. In 2001, FedEx cemented a groundbreaking deal with the USPS to deliver all of the post office’s overnight packages and express deliveries. In turn, FedEx was allowed to put its drop boxes in post offices around the country.
2012 Election Contributions: $1,510,252
2012 Lobbying: $8,998,500
In exchange, the company has gotten unparalleled access to debates over international trade, tax cuts and rules that govern the business practices of its one-time competitor, the United States Postal Service. In 2001, FedEx cemented a groundbreaking deal with the USPS to deliver all of the post office’s overnight packages and express deliveries. In turn, FedEx was allowed to put its drop boxes in post offices around the country.
2012 Election Contributions: $1,510,252
2012 Lobbying: $8,998,500
United States Postal Service (USPS)
UPS’s competition with package-delivery rival FedEx is reflected in its campaign giving. For much of the past decade, the two companies have been trading places as the top political giver in the air transport industry. Despite their competition in business, UPS and FedEx agree on a lot politically. For years they have successfully opposed postal reform that would give the postal service easier access to the overnight, second-day and bulk-mail markets. They also each advocate vigorously for free trade agreements that would boost the number of packages sent internationally.
2012 Election Contributions: $2,189,725
2012 Lobbying: $3,642,757
2012 Election Contributions: $2,189,725
2012 Lobbying: $3,642,757
NARLCA
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2012 Election Contributions: $744,000 |
2012 Lobbying: $375,000 |
source: www.opensecrets.org