Political Action
Our local SFT union representative for political action (COPE) is Michael Rodriguez. He can be reached at 652- 4476.
COPE….
The current economic crisis underscores the importance of having a strong, vibrant union to advocate for our interests as members of the Stockton community. The SFT is actively working on critical issues like wage/benefit negotiations, state appropriations for higher education, the dependent eligibility audit, and labor relations with the College’s administration.
The union’s NJ/AFT – COPE
Fund plays an ongoing role in monitoring proposed legislation (e.g. the Employee Free Choice Act) both in Washington and Trenton that may directly affect our interests as union members. The COPE Fund also occasionally supports the political campaigns of candidates who support issues of interest to the SFT.
If you currently contribute via a payroll deduction to the COPE Fund we wish to extend our sincerest gratitude for your continued support. If you do not contribute presently, please consider doing so by filling out the enclosed authorization card and bringing it by the union office in the upper H-Wing. Contributions are deducted automatically on a bi-weekly basis and can be as minimal as $1 per pay period.
Thank you and if you wish additional information please contact Michael S. Rodriguez at x4476 or at Michael.rodriguez@stockton.edu.
Michael S. Rodriguez, COPE Liaison