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California Labor Federation California Labor Federation Post-Election 2012 Analysis. “I salute the unions—their members and their leaders. You showed what ordinary people can do when they are united and organized .” -JERRY BROWN State of the State, 1/24/13. 2012 Election Summary.
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California Labor FederationCalifornia Labor FederationPost-Election 2012 Analysis
“I salute the unions—their members and their leaders. You showed what ordinary people can do when they are united and organized.” -JERRY BROWN State of the State, 1/24/13
2012 Election Summary • Major Wins: Prop 30 and Prop 32 • Other Significant Wins: Prop 31, Prop 39 • 2/3 Majorities in Legislature • Pick up 4 seats in Congress • Local wins
California Labor FederationCalifornia Labor FederationUnion Member Survey
Union vote goal Prop 75 (2005): 71% Goal for 2012: 76%
76% members No on Prop 32 * Voters recalculated to remove voters that did not remember vote choice.
70% member Yes on Prop 30 * Voters recalculated to remove voters that did not remember vote choice.
Prop 32: Members by Sector * Voters recalculated to remove voters that did not remember vote choice.
Prop 32: Members by Party * Voters recalculated to remove voters that did not remember vote choice.
Prop 32: Members by Ethnicity * Voters recalculated to remove voters that did not remember vote choice.
Starting Early • Worksite in Spring • Summer: 16 Campaign Schools in 6 weeks – 1,500 activists trained
Starting Early Paid Off Tied in Aug. 2005 vs. 30 point lead in Aug. 2012
Member Program Conclusions • In person/worksite contact most important • Important to start early