What is it?

• The “Paycheck Deception” ballot initiative would prohibit union members from ANY type of political campaign contribution via payroll deduction. It would also prohibit any contributions by unions to state and local candidates.
• This measure is intended to rob working families of their voices. It is a direct attack on unions and their power to represent workers in the political process.
• This initiative claims to be about stopping “special interest” money in politics.  Instead, it limits the power of working families and their unions while leaving corporate contributions virtually unchecked.

What does this mean for us as IHSS providers?

• IHSS is a public program; therefore it is directly impacted by political elections. The people we elect make decisions about how much to fund or not fund IHSS. They also make decisions about how to run the IHSS program.
• As a union, UDW stands strong to protect the interests of IHSS providers and consumers. We are strong because of our unified and active participation in state and local politics.
• As long as California continues to struggle with budget shortages, the IHSS program will remain vulnerable to serious funding cuts. Without a political voice, we cannot protect IHSS against these threats.

What is our next step?

• This measure is scheduled to appear on the November 2012 ballot.
• Our first step in preparing for the election is to educate our members and others about this deceptive and dangerous initiative.