Your voice is needed now to pressure Congress for change. Our lobbyists and Congressional supporters are expecting us to back them. With all the crucial issues being discussed, we must let them know we haven’t forgotten that we are being short-changed. Your family, your friends and your community can increase our numbers! You can do anything from a five-minute speech to teachers after school to a Saturday rally including police, fire, library and county workers. Encourage them to speak up now! This battle has gone on for years, but now that we are united by the Internet, we can make our voices louder and clearer.
1. Use our PowerPoint presentations. Show them on a digital projector or use your own computer.
a. PowerPoint #1 -–a comprehensive explanation.
b. PowerPoint #2 —for those who already know the basics. Use with “Our Case” as a handout.
2. Organizational Tools (These download into Word documents)
a. Tips for running an informational meeting and Quick Quiz
b. Sign-in sheet and protest sign
c. Five handouts for different groups—from basic to detailed (all Microsoft Word Docs)
#1 The More You Work (teachers)
#2 For All Workers
#3 Overview of Issues (2 pages)
#4 Social IN-$ecurity
#5 Our Case (2 pages)
3. Sample letters for getting your friends and family involved
a. Introduction for friends and family with a link to lobby Congress
b. Letter to Obama. Make copies for friends to sign, then you Fax or mail.
4. Link to the NEA Toolkit for more ideas: