Member Political Organizers

What is an MPO? Member Political Organizers (MPOs) are the foundation of SEIU's grassroots, member based, issues driven, political program. MPO's are SEIU members willing to volunteer to ensure that workers have a voice on the job and a voice in politics. MPOs make all our voices heard.
Every day, politicians at the Federal, State and Local level make decisions that affect our jobs, our families and our lives. That's why political organizing is as important to us as organizing on the job. If we don't fight for our pensions, our health care, and our right to organize for better wages, job security and working conditions, who will?

Trying is nice, and fighting is good, and mobilizing is important, but winning is the real deal.    

— Andrew L. Stern
SEIU International President

MPO Tool Kit
»  Click Here to download all Toolkit Tips «

Resources for MPOs

»  Communicating with Co-Workers
     Worksheet For Telling Your Story: Tell others why you care!
»  Worksheet for Building A Rap: Preparation is the key
     building a rap that members will respond to!
»  Planning a Work-Site Education Campaign: Develop a work-site
     education plan that works for you and your work-site conditions!
»  Running Phone Banks: Be prepared to run a successful phone bank!

COPE Fundraising

»  Tips on Asking For Money:
     Follow these tips for effective COPE fundraising!
»  Basic COPE Rap: A fundraising message that you can build on!

Answers to Common Questions:

»  Be prepared to respond to common member concerns!

Volunteer Recruitment

»  Elements of Effective Volunteer Recruitment: Tips for getting to Yes!
»  Why Members Volunteer for Politics: Understand
     what motivates members to participate!
»  Volunteer Needs: Different volunteers have different needs - know how
     to win them over and keep them involved!
»  Why Volunteers Leave: Avoid the traps that turn members off!
»  What It Takes to Coordinate Volunteers: Traits of a good volunteer
     coordinator!
»  Volunteer & Leadership Development Planning:Plan events that build
     your base and develop new leaders!

Voter Registration
»  How to Register Voters: A quick guide to eligibility, completing the form
     and getting it in!

Lobbying
 »  Preparing Your Story For Lobbying: Make your point quickly and
     convincingly!

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