As Teamsters, we utilize all of the tools at our disposal to improve our pay, benefits and rights on the job: fighting for stronger collective bargaining agreements, teaming up with our sisters and brothers in other Unions, and through passing legislation that benefits workers or addresses issues workers are un­able to solve through our Union contract. Because Teamsters member dues are spent mostly on member representation, our legislative footprint is funded through dona­tions to Democrat Republican Independent Voter Education (DRIVE).

DRIVE uses the money it receives for political purposes – including making contributions to and ex­penditures on behalf of candidates for federal, state, and local offices – and addressing political issues of importance to working families.

When we partner with a California lawmaker on a bill that would enact beneficial changes for workers and working families – it’s DRIVE that pays for those efforts.

All members are encouraged to contribute $2 per week to DRIVE to enable the Teamsters to fight for our rights as workers at the federal, state and local level. To sign up for a paycheck deduction to DRIVE, contact your Union Representative.