Call to Action

It is imperative that we take a proactive position in this upcoming election. Our vital interests are at stake. We must defeat Measures 8 [because of its immediate impact on our income and ultimate impact on our pensions] and Measure 15 [because of its indirect impact on funding for higher education as a result of mandating funding levels for public schools]. We should also be concerned about other ballot measures and about the composition of the new Legislature. What can we do?

• Vote! [Register if necessary.]
• Urge our family members to vote! [Registered if necessary.]
• Provide transportation if needed.
• Know the issues related to the initiatives. Know where various candidates stand on relevant issues.
• Talk to neighbors and friends.
• Talk with other faculty members. This helps all of us to keep foremost in our minds the importance of this election.
• Urge retired faculty to vote against these measures. On a long- term basis, Measure 8 will negatively impact retired faculty by making it more difficult to obtain cost-of-living adjustments. Also, fairness is an issue.
• Encourage sympathetic neighbors and friends to vote. Provide transportation if needed.
• Write letters-to-the-editor on issues.
• Write/'phone candidates, expressing your views and urging them to support AAUP positions.
• Participate in town meetings and other public meetings in which issues will be discussed.
• Volunteer to help in the No on 8 Campaign [PERS Coalition of which we are a member] -- Tel: 245 9500.
• Volunteer to help in the No on Ballot Measure 15 campaign -- Tel: 224 5650.