I worked 36 years as a member of the IBEW, earning a good living. I've been retired 20 years and enjoy a financially good retirement. I wanted to support the IBEW PAC (editor's note: the Political Action Committee, which supports pro-union candidates).

One year ago, I received a request for financial support, and I immediately decided to participate. After some thought, I decided on a monthly payment. If a person has more financial responsibilities, it can be a small amount.

A $30 monthly contribution amounts to $360 a year. If 1,000 people do this, it would be $360,000. Ten thousand people would bring in $3.6 million.

So when you're paying your utility bills, include a contribution to the IBEW PAC, and consider making it a monthly stipend. If we, the current and retired members of the IBEW, who enjoy the benefits garnered from membership, do not support it, who will?

Walter Kisiel
Detroit Local 58