February 2007

 

FAQ's about the APWU Auxiliary

 

1. What is the APWU Auxiliary?

The APWU Auxiliary is a grassroots organization of volunteers who help promote and assist the APWU and its members.  The APWU Auxiliary assists the APWU both locally and nationally through philanthropic endeavors and politically, helping get the message of the APWU across to politicians and the local community.

 

2. How does my being a member make a difference?

The APWU Auxiliary helps carry out many of the time consuming nuts and bolts activities essential to the success of the APWU.

 

3. Can a union member also be a member of the APWU Auxiliary?

Yes.  You can be your own sponsor.  You and any family members or friends can join.

 

4. How much will it cost to become a member?

When you become a member you pay $5.00 for membership to the National APWU Auxiliary, $4.00 to the State of Colorado APWU Auxiliary and $5.00 to your local APWU Auxiliary.  The dues to the APWU Auxiliary are only paid once a year.

 

5. What has the state Of Colorado APWU Auxiliary accomplish since the last state convention?

At the state convention we held a child labor class.  There were 15 children that attended this class.  They learned about some of the different types of people who were involved in the organization of the labor movement.  The Auxiliary raised clothing donations for the national convention in Philly.  We were able to send 19 boxes of women and children's clothes and personal hygiene products.  We also helped a local family suffering with severe medical problems.  The mother is suffering from breast cancer, the youngest child needs a heart valve transplant and the nine year old daughter has been diagnosised with Type II diabetes.  We were able to help this family through our joint efforts with the Local to provide $200.00 to help offset medical expenses. During this year we have had several family members die.  We were able to help these families with information and meals.  Now, we are presently working on raising money to help defer the costs for Girl Scouts to ship cookies to the troops in the hospital and serving overseas.

 

6. How can I join the APWU Auxiliary?

All you need to do is contact:

 

Mary Van Minnen

PO Box 471234

Aurora, CO 80047

720-226-4760