POLITICAL ACTION THAT DIDN’T WORK

TESTED POLITICAL ACTION APPROACH

Fewer than half members registered; many of them didn’t turn out; many of them voted for anti-worker candidates; low political fund contribution rates

More members participate through forums, rallies, phone banks, canvassing, registering and voting, giving money

Politicians did not think leaders spoke for members

Politicians have to listen

Many Democrats took us for granted; many Republicans wrote us off

Politicians have strong incentives to take action for working people