Contribute to our Committee on Political Education Fund (COPE)

The legislators we elect vote on our contracts. State leaders decide the budget for departments and agencies. Federal officials determine funding for state programs, our rights as workers, and much more. Beyond voting, we make our voices heard by contributing to our voluntary Committee on Political Education Fund (COPE).

COPE gives our union the resources to move voters and decision-makers so we can all move forward. Because member dues can’t be used for campaign contributions, we rely on COPE to give us a stronger voice in politics—improving our jobs, public services, and communities. While corporations and wealthy donors pour millions into elections to protect their profits, the COPE fund allows working people like us to pool our resources and fight for candidates, laws, and policies that support workers and families.

Every election, COPE contributors help decide which candidates and ballot measures to support. Candidates apply for our endorsement, and members interview them on issues that affect our jobs, retirement, and communities. When the candidates and policies we support win, we all win—with better wages, improved staffing, stronger retirements, and expanded worker rights. Once the process is complete, our elected Executive Board gives final approval for endorsements and campaign donations. COPE contributions are then used for voter outreach, social media ads, and mailers.