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 6025. We use the funds to support candidates or promote issues favorable to our members. [Learn more ]http://060250.nj.aft.org/files/what_is_cope_cnjscl.pdf
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 adjunct faculty, $1 means $10 per semester or $20 per year
How Do I Contribute?
Sign up directly using the link below
http://www.cnjscl.org/copecard.htm
How Is My Money Used?
If you want to be active in deciding how to use COPE money, join the Local 6025 COPE committee. Contact the union office to join - call 973 655- 3298 or email aft.montclair@gmail.com
Questions?
Contact Arnie Korotkin Chair of COPE amkorotkin@aol.com