“Unions have helped raise the wages of all workers, unionized and non-unionized,” said Lawrence Mishel, EPI President. “The erosion of collective bargaining has clearly had a huge impact on non-unionized wages in the United States and is a major factor in wage stagnation over the past four decades.” Why is he involved in politics? The collective bargaining rights of civil servants, job security, working conditions and social benefits are determined by elected officials. To do effective work in collective bargaining, SEIU Local 521 must be involved in electing candidates to school councils, city councils, district councils of oversight boards, the governor, legislature, president, and Congress who appreciate, believe in, and will advocate for the problems of public employees at the decision-making table. What does COPE mean? COPE stands for Committee on Civic Education. It is our union`s voluntary multi-party political action committee, which is used for political and legislative activities. We hold politicians at all levels of government accountable and help our union build the political power needed to secure strong contracts, better benefits and laws to protect our jobs. COPE Local 343 has over 1600 members and 93 collective agreements across Canada. Local 343 is a stand-alone local and the largest COPE local in Ontario. As such, Local 343 sits on the Board of Directors of COPE Ontario – the service agency for COPE Locals in Ontario.
Rebuilding the American Dream: Join our Union`s Political Action Committee (COPE) today! This is the only way for workers to resist corporate power and money in politics. What does COPE mean? COPE stands for Committee on Civic Education. It is our union`s voluntary multi-party political action committee, which is used for political and legislative activities. We hold politicians at all levels of government accountable and help our union build the political power needed to secure strong contracts, better benefits and laws to protect our jobs. How do we build power? Our hard-earned pensions are under attack. Layoffs and layoffs appear to be getting worse. We are not a big company or a company. So how can we get our elected leaders to understand our problems and help protect the jobs and services of hard workers like us? Through our Political Education Committee (COPE) program. How does COPE work for us? COPE allows us to dedicate resources to worker-friendly candidates and help them get elected to school boards and Congress. COPE money is used not only for contributions to candidates, but also for voter registration efforts, lobbying, and voting efforts. The funds are also used to introduce and pass laws that protect SEIU members and our families. Why is he involved in politics? The collective bargaining rights of civil servants, job security, working conditions and social benefits are determined by elected officials.
To do effective work in collective bargaining, SEIU Local 521 must be involved in the election of candidates to school councils, municipal councils, district supervisors, governors, legislatures, presidents and conventions who like, believe in, and advocate for the problems of public sector employees at the decision-making table. How is the money used? All COPE money goes into the SEIU political account and is only used for local, state and federal activities. It is not part of the general treasury. Part goes to the federal PAC SEIU to the International Bureau for use in races for Congress or the U.S. Senate. COPE money is used not only for contributions to candidates, but also for voter registration efforts, lobbying, and voting efforts. The funds will also be used to introduce and pass laws that protect SEIU members and their families. Who is supported by SEIU? SEIU Local 521 supports pro-SEIU and pro-worker candidates in local, state and federal election campaigns. SEIU Local 521 is bipartisan and supports both Republicans and Democrats who support our issues.
How can we contribute to COPE? Contribute to COPE online now: Create or log in to your MemberLink account to contribute to COPE (information will be pre-filled) or use this online registration form. Or talk to a steward or construction site organizer to contribute up to $20 a month (just 67 cents a day) to protect the security of our pensions and jobs. The Office and Professional Employees Union of Canada Local 343 has a long history of representing its members through collective bargaining, complaints, arbitrations and other legal proceedings. Rebuilding the American Dream: Join our Union`s Political Action Committee (COPE) today! This is the only way for workers to resist corporate power and money in politics. Contribute to COPE online now: Create or log in to your MemberLink account to contribute to COPE (the information will be pre-filled). Or talk to a steward or construction site organizer to contribute up to $20 a month (just 67 cents a day) to protect the security of our pensions and jobs. If you prefer to contribute by e-mail, download the COPE application form (PDF): COPE form in English| According to a new study by the Institute for Economic Policy (EPI), the typical worker – whether a union member or not – would now earn thousands of dollars more a year if unions had the power they once had. In other words, when workers bargain collectively, everyone benefits.
To learn more, read this Salon article. . How do we build power? Our hard-earned pensions are under attack. Layoffs and layoffs appear to be getting worse. We are not a big company or a company. So how can we get our elected leaders to understand our problems and help protect the jobs and services of hard workers like us? Through our Political Education Committee (COPE) program. Bakersfield: 1st Monday of the month 5:30 p.m.m.m. SEIU 521, 1001 17th St., Bakersfield RSVP: Rob.England@seiu521.org or (661) 364-7101. Our Union does not use our union contributions for political contributions or activities. To this end, COPE was founded.
Salinas: 4th Wednesday of the month, 5:30 p.m.m. SEIU 521, 334 Monterey St., Salinas RSVP: Salinas.RSVP@seiu521.org or (831) 784-2560 SGI – CBA – January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2022SGI – CBA – January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2017GI – CBA – January 1, 2010 – December 31, 2013SGI – CBA – January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2009 – Revised 24. September 2007 Who is being supported? SEIU Local 521 supports pro-SEIU and pro-worker candidates in local, state and federal election campaigns. SEIU Local 521 is bipartisan and supports both Republicans and Democrats who support our issues. Inspired by the growth of the labor movement in the 1920s, office workers, many of whom worked for other unions, struggled to form a union dedicated to the representation of office, office, technical and skilled workers. Local 343 received its charter in September 1956 from the International Union of Office and Professional Employees (OPEIU). RM by Alexander – CBA – January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2020WD by Alexander – CBA – January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2017WD by Alexander – CBA – January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2014WD by Alexander – CBA – January 1, 2010 – December 31, 2011. Local 343 is committed to equality, human rights and social justice and believes in member engagement, training and empowerment. At general assemblies and local union conventions, there are always educational, equality, human rights and social justice components. The Local also has dynamic progressive policies and procedures regarding the accessibility of our Local and its events and supports members in the areas of education, human rights and social justice. Finally, the Local structurally practices its commitment to justice, as the Local`s ten-member Board of Directors has two seats for equity-seeking group members (racialized, LGBTQ and disabled) and one for young workers. How is the money used? All COPE money goes into the SEIU political account and is only used for local, state and federal activities.
It is not part of the general treasury. Part goes to the federal PAC SEIU to the International Bureau for use in races for Congress or the U.S. Senate. COPE funds are used not only for contributions to candidates, but also for voter registration efforts, lobbying, and efforts to get the vote. The funds will also be used to introduce and pass laws that protect SEIU members and their families. . AtU Local 583 – ABC – January 1, 2014 – 31. December 2017ATU Local 583 – CBA – January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2013CDLC – CBA – January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2020CDLC – CBA – January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2017CDPT – CBA – January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2018CDPT – CBA – January 1, 2014 – 1 December 2014 – 1 December 2014 – 1 January 2017CDPT – CBA – January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2018CDPT – CBA – January 1, 2014 – 1 January 2014 – 1 31 December 2016CDPT – CBA – 1 January 2011 – 31 December 2013IBEW – CBA – 1 January 2013 2014 – 31 December 2018IBEW – CBA – 1 January 2012 – 31 December 2013IBEW – 1 December 2013UA Local 496 – CBA – 1 January 2016 – 31 December 2018UA Local 496 – CBA – 1 January 2013 – 31.
December 2015UA Local 496 – ABC – January 1, 2010 – December 31, 2012CB – ABC – January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018WRC – ABC – May 1, 2016 – December 31, 2017CWRC – ABC – May 1, 2014 – April 30, 2016CWRC – ABC – May 1, 2012 – April 30, 2014. On June 20, 2004, Canadian members voted to separate the OPEIU from the formation of the Canadian Union of Office and Professional Employees (COPE). This crucial step led to the creation of a vibrant and dynamic Canadian union that operated as part of an international union for nearly 50 years before restructuring. .
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