Committee On Political Education (COPE)
Our Charge
1. Educate members on important issues
2. Register voters
3. Raise and allocate political contributions*
4. Endorse candidates who champion the rights and interests of working families
*COPE maintains and oversees spending of a special fund for endorsed political candidates that is separate from union dues. We encourage you to opt-in to COPE contributions by printing and signing the form below. Your contributions will help ensure worker-friendly candidates fight for our rights in Trenton and Washington.
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Political Education News
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Volunteer For URA Political Education Outreach
Our elected officials make decisions that directly impact our lives, our jobs, funding for higher education and more. When we vote, we help decide who they will be. Please join…
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URA Endorsements for 2026 elections
URA-AFT is proud to announce endorsements for the 2026 General Election in federal and local races. The Executive Board voted to endorse the following candidates based on their stances on…
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URA Phone Banking
Another way to support endorsed candidates is by phone banking, coordinated by our statewide affiliate AFT New Jersey. Our COPE has designed our phone banking day for September 30. Going…
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URA Labor Walks
While assaults on the independence and funding for higher education continue, URA members have vested interest in political decisions that impact our jobs, our work and our livelihood. Many grants…
