Building political power for our members helps us win strong contracts, protect workers’ rights, and make our communities better places to live & work. We do this by electing pro-worker, pro-labor legislators as well as working for or against ballot measures that would affect our members. Join us!
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Join COPE
The Committee On Political Education (COPE) is part of SEIU Local 509 and serves as our political action fund. Money contributed to COPE goes directly toward electing pro-labor candidates into office, as well as working for or against ballot measures that would affect our union.
Because many of our members are employed by the state or agencies that receive funding from the state, having supportive elected officials in office is important to funding strong and fair contracts. Contributing to COPE is a great way to invest in your future as a union member in Massachusetts.
Because we do not use members’ dues to give to political campaigns, COPE is funded by voluntary contributions from our members. As little as $1/week can make a big difference.
The COPE Committee, which decides how funds are distributed, meets on the 1st Wednesday of every month. All members are welcome to join and help us decide how we can work together to support pro-worker elected officials. Contact Political and Legislative Director Dan Hoffer for more information.
Sign up above and help shape the direction of our COPE Committee!
Candidates & Endorsements
Click here for information about our candidate endorsements & GOTV program! Candidates with questions about our endorsement process can contact Alicia Goganian, Deputy Political Director, at agoganian@seiu509.org.