The Teamsters Joint Council 25 Political Department addressed the importance of voting in midterm elections at the Joint Council 25 Women’s Committee First Quarter Membership Meeting on January 27.
The presentation focused on an overview of this year’s midterm elections in Illinois and why these election results matter.
“It is crucial that we all vote for labor-friendly candidates to change the face of Congress, Senate and governorships,” said Terrence J. Hancock, President of Teamsters Joint Council 25. “We must promote progressive candidates who support the preservation of heath care, food stamps, Medicare and Social Security, and vote against big tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy.”
A labor-friendly Congress would halt the passage of bills that negatively affect workers and their families and ensure the next round of redistricting (the redrawing of political districts) meets the needs of citizens equally. Progressive leadership would execute direct power over President Trump’s cabinet choices and, specifically in Illinois, stop Governor Bruce Rauner’s efforts to roll back the gains the Labor Movement has won over the last 70 years.
A full list of Teamsters Joint Council 25 Political Endorsements will be posted, so check back soon.
Get Out and Vote!
You can register to vote online, by mail, or in person at these locations:
County Clerk’s Office
Board of Election Commissioner’s Office
City and Village Offices
Township Offices
Schools
Public Libraries
Military Recruitment Offices
Locations specifically designated by the election authority
You can vote by mail without needing a reason. Early voting runs an entire month and leads right up until the day before Election Day.
Important Voting Links
Registering to Vote in Illinois: http://www.elections.il.gov/Downloads/ElectionInformation/PDF/registervote.pdf
Voting by Mail in Illinois: http://www.elections.il.gov/Downloads/ElectionInformation/PDF/votebymail.pdf
Grace Period Registration:
http://www.elections.il.gov/Downloads/ElectionInformation/PDF/GracePeriodReg.pdf
Election Schedule and Registration Deadlines: http://www.elections.il.gov/Downloads/ElectionInformation/PDF/2018ElectionSchedule.pdf
Voter Registration Application (English): http://www.elections.il.gov/Downloads/VotingInformation/PDF/R-19.pdf
Voter Registration Application (Español): http://www.elections.il.gov/Downloads/VotingInformation/PDF/R-19Spanish.pdf
Volunteer and Contact Us
Joint Council 25 will have volunteer opportunities for Teamster-endorsed candidates throughout the primary and general election cycles and encourages one and all to get involved.
Members with questions are encouraged to contact Teamsters Joint Council 25 Director of Government Affairs Mike Ciaccio at 847.292.1225.
Teamsters Joint Council 25 is the premier labor organization providing invaluable support and services to all local union affiliates throughout the State of Illinois and northwest Indiana.