Is America In Solidarity a non-profit?
We are registered as a charity with the State of Washington and are currently in the process of establishing 501(c)4 status.
What are your objectives?
1. That all Americans will be entitled to a fair and honest wage, affordable health care coverage, a safe work environment, and protection from corporate greed.
2. Create a political force to stand up to big business and corporate-backed measures that are hostile to American workers.
3. Support and elect politicians who sign our pledge and follow through with worker-friendly votes.
4. Educate our fellow citizens on the issues affecting working families.
Do you have paid staff?
Currently America In Solidarity is an all volunteer organization. We are raising funds to hire a full-time staff member to help our organization grow and be more effective.
Can anyone sign the pledge?
Well technically. Established politicians (with a trackable voting record) can contact us if they wish to sign it. We ask those new to politics to fill out our questionaire and send it to us. Our executive board periodically makes decisions on which campaigns we want to help out in.
How do you raise money?
Donations from individuals, unions and other organizations fund most of our operations. We also make money from t-shirt sales (so buy one!) and bbq fundraisers.
Why should I sign up to be a volunteer?
Can you afford those $10,000-a-plate fundraisers? If not, America In Solidarity is about gathering an army of volunteers and collectively we will have a greater voice. We have made a difference in the Puget Sound area of Washington State in helping elect candidates who support working families. Furthermore, we have followed up with lobbying them to vote correctly. As America In Solidarity expands throughout America, and our army grows we can help turn the tide away from corporations to working families in being the focus of government and policies.
As our database of volunteers grows, America In Solidarity will be more powerful and influential is electing the candidates that truly stand up for working families.
What do volunteers do?
America In Solidarity sponsors many phone banks and canvassing walks which allow you to directly help those candidates who have signed our pledge. We also do a lot of behind-the-scenes activities like build and put out yard signs, stuff envelopes and set-up fundraisers. America In Solidarity also sends out emails 2-4 times a month to inform our database of pressing issues and ask you to send a letter or make a call to elected leaders regarding legislation or to write a letter to the editor regarding something affecting working families.