Advocacy & Legislation

We advocate for legislative aides and political organizers at the Capitol, seeking to create meaningful solutions through legislation. As the terms of employment for legislative aides are set through the legislative process, PWG organizers are able to give them a voice for the first time in the position's history. Staying true to our mission statement, PWG also weighs in and advocates for other legislation in the labor movement.

Conflict Mediation

In the case of conflict between political workers and their supervisors, a PWG representative is allowed to be present in any negotiations involving terms of employment and future contracting. The presence of a union representative can help insure that conflicts are handled according to the PWG grievance process, and to assure that in previous imbalances in the power dynamics of employment can be corrected by both parties having access to fair representation.

Progressive Networking

Our guild frequently hosts happy hours, social events, and networking opportunities for up-and-coming political professionals. Part of the power of a union is being able to advocate for both individual workers and our collective workforce, and making the connections needed to succeed in a career as a political worker. As such, we are always looking to provide these opportunities in the form of events, trainings, and mentorships to our members.