Politics shape the State and Federal budgets.
PEF's Legislative and Political Action Departments help the Union secure a better budget as well as improve the terms and conditions of employment.
PEF encourages members to become politically active in election campaigns and to vote.
In addition, every PEF Region and Division have PAC Subcommittees.
The Statewide PAC Chair must be advised of any political initiatives being contemplated by any Regional or Divisional PAC.
PEF members and PEF Committees are prohibited from lobbying in the name of PEF on any issue without authorization from the Statewide PAC Chair or the President of PEF.
PEF will provide assistance and training to the Regional PAC's regarding lobbying activities.
PEF also encourages rank-and-file members to become actively involved in the legislative process through either their Divisional subcommittees or Regional PAC's.
One of the main functions of the Statewide and Regional PAC's is to make recommendations regarding endorsing political candidates. Such endorsements must be part of an overall strategy to improve the Union.
In January of each year, the Statewide PAC will meet and establish a calendar for endorsements on scheduled elections.
Statewide PAC will consider and recommend endorsements for the Executive Board to act upon.
The Executive Board shall be polled at least three weeks prior to any Statewide primary election for the purpose of voting Statewide endorsements.