Political Action

This workshop will discuss what politics means to you as a member of a union, and how politics and politicians impact union members at work, at home in the community and in the Union. This workshop will also discuss how political action affects bargaining and the rights of union members and why political action is important to COPE. This workshop will teach members to build and maintain relationships with candidates once they are elected and why it is important for Locals and members to maintain these relationships. The workshop will teach members the knowledge and skills required to stay informed on current topics, and how to advocate on critical issues facing union members.