WHEREAS:

Checkoff is a system for AFSCME members to voluntarily contribute to the PEOPLE fund through payroll deductions; and

WHEREAS:

PEOPLE checkoff continues to be the best and most dependable way to raise PEOPLE money because income can be planned and allocated in the most efficient manner; and

WHEREAS:

Where voluntary checkoff has been established, AFSCME members throughout the country have responded well and continue their deduction year after year and are also politically active at the federal, state and local levels; and

WHEREAS:

In many jurisdictions, despite repeated efforts, AFSCME members have been unable to negotiate agreements allowing for voluntary PEOPLE payroll deductions; and

WHEREAS:

The Electronic Funds Transfer System (EFTS) is available as an alternative for PEOPLE contributions when payroll deduction is not possible.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

That all councils, locals and retiree chapters of AFSCME without PEOPLE checkoff rights are urged to seek an administrative agreement, contract clause or legislation where necessary, to establish voluntary PEOPLE checkoff for their members; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:

That all councils, locals and retiree chapters in AFSCME which do not or will not be able to have PEOPLE voluntary checkoff rights take steps to implement an Electronic Funds Transfer System (EFTS) which will provide a similar and convenient contribution process for AFSCME members to participate in the PEOPLE Program in a regular and ongoing way.

SUBMITTED BY:

Jeanette E. Matsumoto, President and Delegate 
Helen H. Hamada, Secretary and Delegate 
HGEA/AFSCME Local 152
Hawaii