UNION MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Contribute to COPE: Invest in Quality Education, Good Jobs, and a Better Future

Public education is funded by local, state and federal governments. That means as employees in public education, the work we do is directly affected by policy decisions. The school board members we elect vote on our contracts. State leaders decide on the education budget and how much money goes to local school districts and agencies. Federal officials decide on funding for school transportation, special education, lunch programs, child care services, Head Start, and so much more. That’s why having a strong voice in politics is critical to our jobs, and the well-being of our communities. In addition to voting and mobilizing others to vote, we make our voices heard in politics by contributing to SEIU Local 99’s Committee on Political Education Fund (COPE). Your contribution is voluntary. Through COPE, union members can pool our money together to pass laws that support working people and elect leaders that value public education and the issues we care about. Learn more about COPE.

I want to ensure working people have a stronger voice for quality education and good jobs. I hereby authorize my employer to withhold the indicated amount per month to forward to SEIU Local 99 and its successors and assigns (hereinafter “Local 99”) as a contribution to SEIU Committee on Political Education (“SEIU COPE”). If am retired or a Child Care Provider, I will remit my COPE contribution with my dues payment. By submitting this form, I agree with the terms below. This authorization is made voluntarily based on my specific understanding that: 1) I am not required to sign this form or make voluntary contributions to SEIU COPE as a condition of my employment or membership in the union; 2) I may refuse to contribute without reprisal; 3) Under law, only union members and executive / administrative staff who are U.S. Citizens or lawful permanent residents are eligible to contribute to COPE; 4) The contribution amounts on this form are merely suggestions, and I may contribute more or less by this or other means without fear of favor or disadvantage from SEIU or my employer; 5) SEIU COPE uses the money it receives for political purposes – including, but not limited to, making contributions to and expenditures on behalf of candidates for federal, state, and local offices – and addressing political issues of public importance. This authorization shall remain in effect until revoked by me in writing via U.S. mail to Local 99 – 2724 W. 8th St. Los Angeles, CA 90005 . By clicking or tapping the submit button below, I state that I have reviewed and agreed with the terms set forth above. Contributions or gifts to SEIU COPE are not tax deductible as charitable contributions.

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