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Lobbying is the act of attempting to influence or inform the decisions of government officials, usually for or against a specific issue or piece of legislation. The two most common forms of lobbying are formal meetings with elected officals and grassroots efforts. Lobbying is extremely important because it helps to ensure that legislators are aware of the interests of their constituents and are acting in the best interest of those individuals. Lobbying efforts help shape good policies and laws that benefit and protect the American people.
Lobbying 101 Presentation
There are a number of effective ways to lobby members of Congress. You can write a letter, send an email, make a phone call or schedule a meeting. Use the dropdown menu on the left to learn more about the various ways to contact your elected officials.
Where trade unions are most firmly organized, there are the rights of the people most respected.
- Samuel Gompers
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159 Burgin Parkway
Quincy, MA 02169
Main Phone: (617)376-0220
Main Fax: (617)984-5695
Quincy, MA 02169
Main Phone: (617)376-0220
Main Fax: (617)984-5695
Union Local Tax Issues
Federal law now requires that every local union file an annual information return—Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-N—with the IRS. If your local fails to file under this new requirement..
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