COPE means Committee On Political Education. It is the AFL-CIO political support organization. Contributions to COPE are divided half to the State Council and half to Local 1904. We use the funds to support candidates or promote issues favorable to our members. Regular union dues are not used for political contributions.
Why Contribute to COPE?
We mostly support state assembly and senate candidates. Contributions of $200-$300 are significant in such races and give our local (or the Council) access to legislators to court their support for our needs.
How Much Does It Cost?
You can deduct a COPE contribution of as little as $.50 per paycheck. We recommend $1 (or more). For faculty, $1 means $21.50 or $22 per year, or $26 per year for librarians and professional staff.
How Do I Contribute?
Send an email to the union office (union@mail.montclair.edu). Linda Turano will send you a COPE deduction card. Sign it and return it.
How Is My Money Used?
If you want to be active in deciding how to use COPE money, join the Local 1904 COPE committee. Contact the union office to join.
Questions?
Contact Delores McMorrin at ext 7347 or mcmorrind@mail.montclair.edu