- Raise voluntary contributions
- Maintain records within legal
  requirements
- CWA-COPE treasury funds

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Raise voluntary contributions

• All written solicitations for contributions to CWA-COPE PCC must include the following printed disclaimer:  "Contributions or gifts to CWA-COPE PCC are not deductible as charitable contributions for Federal income tax purposes.
• Local Unions may not contribute voluntary funds raised for CWA-COPE PCC directly to any federal candidate.  Only CWA-COPE PCC may do that.  If you wish to request a contribution candidate for federal, local, or state office, contact your District Legislative/Political Coordinator.
• You may not solicit voluntary contributions from anyone other than CWA members and their families.
• You may not accept contributions for CWA-COPE PCC of the following types:
  • Anonymous or unidentified contributions in excess of $50.00.
  • Cash contributions in excess of $100.00.
  • Any contribution of union treasury funds.
  • A check written by an individual on behalf of another (also applies to spouses).

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Maintain your records within legal requirements

• You may not accept contributions for CWA-COPE PCC of the following types:
  • Anonymous or unidentified contributions in excess of $50.00.
  • Cash contributions in excess of $100.00.
  • Any contribution of union treasury funds.
  • A check written by an individual on behalf of another (also applies to spouses).

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CWA-COPE treasury funds

• Local Unions may not contribute voluntary funds raised for CWA-COPE PCC directly to any federal candidate.  Only CWA-COPE PCC may do that.  If you wish to request a contribution candidate for federal, local, or state office, contact your District Legislative/Political Coordinator.
• Treasury money "earmarked" for COPE should be kept in a segregated non-interest bearing account.
• State laws change frequently.   Please contact your State Board of Elections regarding that status of the law in your state before proceeding with state and local political activity.
• Political communications should be restricted to local union members, retirees, and their families.  Most states have strict guidelines for this type of communication.

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