Committee on Political Education (COPE) is a political action fund for federal elections administered by PEF’s parent unions, SEIU and AFT. COPE is a voluntary contribution in addition to your union dues. More than one-third of the NYS budget is funded by the federal government. COPE funds are used to elect labor-friendly candidates and lobby for issues important to organized labor on the federal level.
I hereby authorize regular payroll deductions from my earnings in the amount specified hereon as a voluntary contribution to be paid to the Treasurer of PEF COPE, to be used in accordance with applicable federal and state laws for political purposes including, but not limited to, addressing political issues of public importance and contributing to federal elections. My contribution is voluntary, and I understand that: a) it is not required as a condition of employment or membership in the union; b) I may refuse to contribute without reprisal; c) I may revoke this authorization at any time by giving written notice to the Treasurer of PEF COPE and/or my payroll office, such revocation being effective when accepted into the employer’s payroll system. This authorization supersedes all previous authorizations. Only union members and executive/administrative staff of this union who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents are eligible to contribute to PEF COPE, the contribution amounts on this form are merely suggestions. I may contribute more or less by this or some other means without fear or favor of disadvantage from the union. A copy of the New York State Public Employees Federation COPE report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Election Commission, Washington, D.C. Copies of these reports are also on file with the New York State Board of Elections, Albany, New York. Contributions to PEF COPE are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.
