Our International Union is now accepting applications for member lobbyists for two upcoming terms in Washington, DC.
It's important to make sure that governmemt works for us -- creating and maintaining the programs and policies that improve the lives of workers and our families and create a more just and humane society. SEIU members from across the country will be selected to participate in two upcoming terms in our nation's capital.
FPSU members are encouraged to apply for positions in this exciting program. Please see 
Member Lobbying Program Info Letter for detailed information on the program. An application is available at Member Lobbying Program Application. Please note that as the International Union will provide both lodging plus $120 per week for living expenses, FPSU will not provide a per diem payment in addition to those. Please also note that the March 15th application deadline for the first program is right around the corner. Also, see the first edition newsletter on the program at Member Lobbying Program Newsletter.
Interested in applying? Please notify the FPSU organizer in your area. Please note that a minimum, two-month time period away from one's job is required.
Carl McKoy Falls Short in Boynton Beach Mayor's Race
FPSU's members in the City of Boynton Beach hosted a screening for the nine candidates in that city's mayoral race last month. Following a question and answer period and consultation, members felt that Carl McKoy was most in tune with our working family issues. They voted to recommend his endorsement and forwarded that to SEIU's Florida State Council.
Boynton Beach members who screened mayoral candidates stand with provisional president Alphonso Mayfield. They are (left to right), Mike Osborn, Don Roberts, Greg Russell, Vicki Lloyd, Alphonso, Archie Underwood and Stan Foster.
It wasn't to be though as McKoy finished fourth in a field of seven candidates. "We worked hard for Commissioner McKoy and this one hurts," said Mike Osborn. The city's residents missed an opportunity to elect a great mayor. We'll regroup though and discuss our next steps. As working people, we have to stay politically engaged."
Boynton Beach COPE activists Mike Osborn, Carol Mahoney, Elifaite Damus and Stan Foster stand with Carl McKoy (red tie) in the hopeful, early minutes of Tuesday night's vote count party
Election Committee Chair Liza Jacobs receives the ballots from the secure area of the post office.
