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2004 COPE Drive a Success!

Toledo makes politics work!

In 2004, the Local held its first ever COPE sign up drive.  We almost quadrupled the number of members contributing to the Local’s COPE fund.  We need to build on this success because the Local is not allowed by law to use dues money to do political work – it must come from contributions form many members.  This year stewards, members and staff in all three cities will be reaching out to every member this year to ask them to become COPE contributors.

Whether it is the very successful petition drive to hold the Airport Authority accountable in Detroit, the passage of the Displaced Worker legislation in Pittsburgh (see article below) or Local 3 members walking the streets for City Councilman Sala Udin who sponsored the Pittsburgh legislation, Local 3 members have taken the lead on political issues that directly affect our members’ lives.  None of this would be possible without the support of COPE contributors.  Our goal this year is to have 20% of our members signed up for a $3 a month contribution by the end of 2005.  Please become a COPE contributor when you are asked.

Contribute to COPE

SEIU Local 3 Members:  Do your part to make elected officials listen to working people. Sign up to contribute to SEIU Local 3’s Committee on Political Education (SEIU Local 3 COPE). Download and complete a COPE authorization form.*

SEIU Local 3 Gets "Displaced Worker Protection Ordinance" Passed in Pittsburgh

On November 30, 2004, Pittsburgh City Council unanimously passed the Displaced Worker Protection Ordinance that would protect the jobs of contract workers for 180 days when their employer loses a contract with a downtown building.  The bill, which was strongly supported by SEIU Local 3 as well as the Allegheny County Labor Council, the Mon Valley Unemployed Committee, the Merton Center and the Consumer Health Coalition, became law in mid-December when the Mayor of Pittsburgh sent it back to City Council without vetoing it.  Read more.

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