Member Political Organizers (MPOs) are union members who lead various activities aimed at increasing political engagement among other union members in their local communities.
Typical MPO duties include: leading voter-registration drives; spreading the word about political developments; and encouraging members to sign up for, or increase their monthly contributions to COPE (Committee On Political Education).
During election season, MPOs become “precinct captains” whose responsibilities grow to include organizing members to attend get-out-the-vote activities like phone-banking and door-knocking.
Being an MPO is a rewarding way to make a real impact in the political process while making lots of new friendships and contacts along the way.
MPO requirements include:
- Full union membership
- COPE contributor
- Attendance at at least five political-themed union events
If you’d like to be a MPO, please contact SEIU ULTCW Political Director Mario Chavez at 213-985-4232 or MarioC@seiu-ultcw.org
Check out some pictures of MPOs in action in the eve of the November 2010 mid-term elections.
