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Certification Requirements
All campaigns must meet the following requirements to be eligible for certification.
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These seven standards are developed and maintained by rank-and-file members of the Political Workers Guild.
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As part of the certification process, you will be interviewed by members of the Guild.
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01
Contracts for All.
We start with this because too often it is overlooked. All campaign workers must have contracts that account for the following certification requirements. The Political Workers Guild provides model contracts for both W2 employees and 1099 contractors that fulfill these requirements.
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Clear, written expectations are beneficial for everyone.
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02
Minimum Compensation.
To achieve certification and be recognized as a leader in labor standards and ethical employment, your campaign must uphold a minimum hourly wage of $25.00 to all staff, and must adhere to Colorado overtime laws.
03
Time Off.
Every staff member receives one full, uninterrupted day off each week and an additional day of paid time off (PTO) every month, over and above their regular weekly days off.
04
Post-Election Pay.
Your campaign must include provisions in its budgets and contracts for at least one additional paycheck for each staff member, to be issued after the conclusion of the race.
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This is to give staff time to find another job, with the double benefit of not having to look during GOTV.
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Grievances and Labor Disputes.
Your commitment to ethical employment means agreeing to engage in meetings with the Political Workers Guild to resolve any grievances or labor disputes that may arise. If your employee requests Union representation regarding a discussion that could in any way lead to being disciplined, terminated, or affect their personal working condition, you will pause the meeting until a union representative can join or reschedule at a time a union representative can join.
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Weekly Hours.
Your campaign must cap staff working hours at 70 per week, and 120 in any two consecutive weeks. This limit is vital for safeguarding the mental and physical health of your staff and for the success of your campaign.
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Uncompensated Internships.
Our certification strictly prohibits uncompensated internships. We maintain that uncompensated interns do not align with our labor values and commit to collaborating with campaign teams to identify viable, compensated alternatives.