The new reporting form will focus on grassroots activities, the outcome of these activities, and union-wide grassroots participation.

Download the Congressional Contact Form and POWER Report (Word Document or PDF), which can be filled out electronically.

The POWER reporting form has been revamped and changes include:

• The elimination of the point system. You will still be asked to provide backup information to support the answers to the questions.

• The elimination of chapter bargaining unit size notation.

Program Incentives

• All chapters that file POWER Reports for both reporting periods earn an invitation to a special event with the National President during the annual Legislative Conference to discuss legislative and political issues.

• All chapters participating in POWER receive an NTEU certificate of recognition.

• POWER participants that have had exceptional progress with their members of Congress on NTEU legislative issues, conducted increased off-site activities, and have at least 10 percent of membership participating in TEPAC will obtain special recognition, which may include:

- NTEU POWER plaques for the chapter;
- Chapter recognition in an NTEU publication; and
- Chapter recognition at national training conferences.

Report Filing Dates

January-June: Report due Aug. 1
July-December: Report due Jan. 9

POWER Program Goals

The main goals for NTEU’s Grassroots Program, POWER, are;

• To maintain and enhance grassroots activity among chapters that have been active in NTEU’s grassroots efforts and campaigns;
• To ensure that new chapters and legislative coordinators have the tools they need to participate effectively in our grassroots efforts; and
• To increase participation among non-active chapters.