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The BCTGM WebInternational and Local UnionWeb Sites Build SolidarityFrom worker news throughout the U.S. and Canada andBCTGM organizing victories, to health and safety laws andimportant legislative issues, www.bctgm.org is a valuableresource for union members andtheir families.Taking part in thePolitical ProcessThe most interactive resource ofthe International’s site is theLegislative Action Center. Thisextensive political action section ofthe site allows visitors to directly e-mail members of Congress customletters and keeps track of pendinglegislation and voting records.Other special features of theLegislative Action Center includes:• Election 2004: Fromdetailed candidate bios tovoter registration forms andservices, to information aboutspecific ballot initiatives, theBCTGM Legislative ActionCenter provides extensiveinformation for all aspects of the 2004 elections.• Zip Code Search to identify elected representatives.• E-mail Congress, the President and governmentofficials.• Congressional Directory• Daily Congress Schedule• Bill Status/Sponsor Tracking• Congressional Vote ScorecardLocals OnlineThe home pages of BCTGM local union web sites are asdiverse as our membership. From simple photos and localnews to extensive organizing and bargaining updates,BCTGM local unions throughout North America areincreasingly using technology to communicate with membersand build solidarity. Here are some sites to check out:Did You Know…Entire issues of theBCTGM NEWS can be downloadedfrom the BCTGMInternational web site?Simply visitwww.bctgm.org/news/bctgm_newsindex.htmlto download and print anyBCTGM NEWS issue between2002 and 2004.10BCTGM News