The political arm of the Baltimore Teachers Union, COPE ensures that members have a voice in political decisions that affect their families and their jobs. If you would like to receive a COPE Payroll Deduction Card, call the above phone number, and ask for the Membership Department.
COPE money is used for activities that are political in nature.
The funds help support candidates for political office who uphold commitments to improving education and supporting the needs of educators. Educating Membership COPE helps keep Union members updated on how their elected officials feel about important issues that affect education in different ways. This is done through the use of meetings, mailings or flyers. Educating Politicians Not only are COPE funds used to help educate the membership, they are used to educate politicians as well. Legislators must get feedback from their constituents in order to take a position on certain issues.