VPPPA Government Affairs: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Write Now, Right Now campaign?
The Write Now, Right Now campaign is a VPPPA member-led campaign with the objective of getting Congress to provide direct federal funding for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) in the Fiscal Year 2011 budget. Members are encouraged to contact their local and federal congressional representatives to ask them to support VPP.

Who can participate in the Write Now, Right Now campaign? Is it only for workers from VPP sites? Do I need to be a member of VPPPA?
VPP affects everyone from the worker to the family member he/she provides for at home and the Write Now, Right Now campaign is no different. Anyone who supports the safety and health management program is welcome and encouraged to get involved.

When does the Write Now, Right Now campaign end?
While there are specific dates on when Congress meets to decide on the budget, the finalization of budgetary decisions is rather unpredictable. VPPPA will keep members informed of any new developments and changes to the Write Now, Right Now campaign.

How do I get involved in the Write Now, Right Now campaign?
There are several ways in which to get involved:

• Regional Conference: There will be a Write Now, Right Now booth set up at each of the regional conferences for members to come by and sign a petition and letters of support for VPP. Once completed, the regional board collects the petition and letters and sends it to the VPPPA National Office for delivery to the designated congressional offices.
• National Conference: The Write Now, Right Now campaign will also be represented at the VPPPA booth at the 26th Annual National VPPPA Conference this year in Orlando, Florida. Stop by for information and share your support for this great program. The petition, as well as letters will be available to sign. Once completed, the petition and letters will be collected and brought back to the VPPPA National Office for delivery to the designated congressional offices.
• At Work: All worksites are encouraged to print out the petition and post it on your bulletin board or in the break room - anywhere to give employees the chance to make their voices heard. Once completed, sites can send the petition to the VPPPA National Office for delivery.
• At Home: Every letter makes a difference and we encourage all workers to visit our Support VPP website for sample letters, talking points and information on how to write to your congressional representatives.

Our worksite would like to invite our local officials to our VPP celebration. How do we find the elected officials for our worksite?
The following links identify members of congress from either the Senate or House of Representatives:

Can federal agencies join the Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc. (VPPPA)?
Yes, because VPPPA activities conform with 18 U.S.C. § 1913, federal agencies can join the VPPPA using appropriated funds. The Office of the General Counsel from the Department of the Air Force developed a letter supporting VPPPA membership.

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