MEA Votes

Get involved this election year! Join us for several exciting Election 2008 events coming up in the next few weeks in Warren (10/15), Detroit (10/18), Flint (10/20) and Bay City (10/30).

- On Wednesday, Oct. 15, the Warren Education Association is hosting a Presidential Debate Party from 8-11 p.m. All MEA members are invited to attend this event at the Millwrights and Carpenters Local 1102, 23401 Mound, Warren, MI 48091 (south of I-696 between 9 and 10 Mile Rd., west side of Mound).

- Union members from across Michigan will be taking to the streets of Detroit for a Blue Michigan Solidarity March on Saturday, Oct. 18. MEA members are invited to join in the march—staging is at 8 a.m. at IBEW Local 58, 1358 Abbott Street, Detroit, with the march stepping off at 9 a.m.

- MEA members are invited to an Oct. 20 rally featuring NEA Vice President Lily Eskelsen and several political candidates. The Get Out The Vote event is at 5 p.m. at the Genesee County MEA office, 5095 Exchange Drive, Flint. Candidates will have exhibit tables with campaign materials.

- Another rally is planned for Oct. 30 in Bay City, featuring NEA President Dennis Van Roekel. Stay tuned for more information about this event.

Be sure to fill out Volunteer form to learn about other ways to get involved during this critical election year.