And, if you think all the union activists from 1998 s political campaigns have turned into couch potatoes, you re wrong. D.C. 1707 s are in class.
Most political campaigns take place in even-numbered years.
But this year organized labor has decided there will be no down time. Political activities will begin this year and will intensify during next year s national and local races. Participants brought with them a range of backgrounds and skills. Local 205 members Camille Arthur and Jeann Battle are two examples. Back home, I worked at the polling booths, she says.