Q: What information is on the PASS website?

A: The PASS website is full of useful information for PASS members. The homepage features current issues including recent PASS press releases. You can also log in to your PASS email through the homepage. You can access the following sections of the site by clicking on the tabs listed at the top of every page:

• The What is PASS? section includes a history of the union as well as a description of the different types of bargaining units represented by PASS.
• The Media Center is the source for all PASS news and publications, including PASS press releases, third-party articles that discuss PASS or relevant issues, copies of congressional testimony presented by PASS, and links to download recent issues of the PASS TIMES, brochures, posters or other documents produced by PASS.
• To access the Active Members Only portion of the site, you will need a username and password. Included in this section is important membership information, safety-related documents, labor relations agreements and other documents, a link to participate in the PASS forum discussions, and other useful union information and documents.
• The Legislative Center contains congressional information and links. You can also link to the members-only Legislative Action Center through this section. With a username and password, you can find out about current grassroots initiatives, link to copies of the Legislative Update and access information about participating in the PASS PAC.
• The Regional Pages tab allows you to link to a site specific to your PASS region. The regional pages are updated by the regional vice presidents and assistants.

Q: How do I obtain a username and password for the Active Members Only section of the PASS website?

A: All new PASS members  receive a letter with a username and password for accessing the Active Members Only section of the PASS website. If you never received a username or password, please send an email to NationalOffice@passnational.org with the subject line “Active Members Only.” In the body of the message, please include the following information:

• Your name
• Chapter number
• Mailing address
• A contact email that is not work related (i.e., no .gov or .mil addresses)

You will receive an email message back within 72 hours with your username and temporary password.

Q: What do I do if I forget or misplace my username and/or password?

A: If you forget or misplace your username or password, click on “PASS Forums” under the Active Members Only dropdown menu or go directly to PASS Forums. From that page, click on the “Have you forgotten your login information” link to have the information emailed to you. If your email address has changed since you were originally issued a username and password, please follow the instructions above to request a new username and password.

Q: Can I change my username and/or password?

A: Usernames cannot be changed. To change your password, log in to the PASS forums. Once you are logged in, click on “My Profile” under the My Stuff dropdown menu to edit your profile information or change your password.

Q: Why do I need a username and password?

A: Usernames and passwords are required to gain access to the Active Members Only sections of the PASS website as well as the PASS forums. If you do not want a username, you will have access to only the public portions of the site.

Q: Can associate members gain access to the Members Only sections of the website?

A: No. Associate members can only access the public portions of the site.

Q: What is PASS email?

A: PASS email is an email service specifically for PASS members in order to make it easier to receive email from the PASS national office and communicate with other PASS members. You can access PASS email through the link on the homepage of the PASS website. All PASS members are assigned a username and password under the PASSmember.net domain name.

Q: How do I get a username and password for PASS email?

A: All PASS members received a letter with a PASS email username and password. If you never received a username or password, please send an email to NationalOffice@passnational.org with the subject line “PASS email.” In the body of the message, please include the following information:

• Your name
• Chapter number
• Mailing address
• A contact email that is not work related (i.e., no .gov or .mil addresses)

You will receive an email message back within 72 hours with your username and temporary password. If you have additional questions about PASS email, please contact the national office at (202) 293-7277.