Who We Are
The work of the PALS committee will move the political work of the association through targeted actions and lobbying efforts. Members will be tasked with working on the turnout for priority events such as lobby nights, public hearings, phone banking, social media blasts, and other actions. PALS members also lead a key piece of the Apple Ballot recommendation process by promoting participating in the Apple Ballot process (i.e., interviews and poll volunteers) to ensure the membership is aware of their opportunity to have a voice and in turn, take the decisions made from recommendations and move these decisions through our membership and the greater Montgomery County to ensure we have education advocates elected.
The goal of this committee is to create a network of activists within MCEA membership on varying levels. As we move toward the 2024 general election, continue the 2023 bargaining, and foresee future impact bargaining needs, it is our ability to mobilize our membership in large numbers that will be key to our ability to move our program.
What We’ve Done
We’ve turned out members at the polls, supported the Apple Ballot shifts (Early Voting and Election Day), and represented our students’ needs and teacher voices at the various Townhalls. In 2022, 10 out of 12 candidates we endorsed for County Council won their respective primaries, and all three candidates we endorsed for Board of Education advanced to the 2022 General Election.
What’s Next
The 2024 primary is right around the corner, and we are looking for volunteers an potential candidates.