Political Action

Meetings
The DC COPE meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month (except for July and August) at
IATSE Local 22 (1810 Hamlin St, NE, Washington, DC 20018).
6pm to 8pm

Montgomery County & Prince George's County COPE meeting meets every 2nd Thursday of every month (except for July and August)
UFCW 400
8400 Corporate Dr #200, Landover, MD 20785
10am to 12noon

TriCounty COPE meets normally the last Tuesday of every month at
American Legion
6330 Crain Hwy,
La Plata, MD 20646
7pm to 9pm

Get Involved
For more information about DC COPE, Maryland COPE in Charles, St. Mary's Calvert and Montgomery and Prince George's counties, contact David Dzidzienyo (info below).

Staff

David Dzidzienyo
Director of Legislative/Political Affairs
202-320-9027 (office)
[email protected]

Megan Fitzgerald
Strategic Campaign Organizer
202-974-8156 (office)
[email protected]

Metro Washington AFL-CIO Endorses in DC, Montgomery and Prince George’s Primaries

“With the Supreme Court ruling on Janus vs. AFSCME expected any day, political engagement by union voters is more important than ever,” said Metro Washington Council president Jackie Jeter in announcing endorsements in upcoming local primaries. “These candidates have proven their commitment to the issues that affect the working men and women of our communities and deserve the full support of the local labor movement.”

The Metro Council released endorsements in the following races: DC Mayor, Council and Attorney General; Montgomery County Council, Prince George’s County Council and Prince George’s County Board of Education. Click here for the complete list.

The Metro Council also endorses Cynthia Collins (SEIU 400) for the PG Democratic Central Committee (At-Large) and Initiative 77 in the District.

Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO releases primary endorsements

Saying that “Wages, benefits, workers’ protection, and every facet of our working lives, are greatly affected by the decisions made – and votes cast – by lawmakers,” the Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO earlier this week released its endorsements in the upcoming primaries for U.S. Senate and U.S. Congress, Maryland Senate and Maryland House of Delegates (click here for the complete list). The endorsements of metro DC area candidates were based on recommendations by the Metro Washington Council’s Montgomery/Prince George’s and Tri-County COPE. Endorsements in local races in DC, Montgomery and Prince George’s County will be considered at meetings on May 7 and 11 (see Calendar).

2018 Questionnaire: download here

CLICK HERE to download the 2018 Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO Prince George's/Montgomery County Primary Election Questionnaire.
Questions? Email David Dzidzienyo at ddzidzienyo@dclabor.org

-COPE /Trainings/Events/Deadlines
District of Columbia COPE Meeting Schedule
Tuesday - May 8th
Tuesday - June 12th
(Meeting Location: IATSE Local 22 (1810 Hamlin St, NE, Washington, DC 20018, 6pm to 8pm)

Prince George’s/Montgomery County COPE Meetings Schedule
Thursday - May 10th
Thursday - June 14th
(Meeting Location: UFCW 400, 8400 Corporate dr #200, landover, md 20785)

TriCounty COPE Meetings Schedule
Tuesday - May 29th
Tuesday - June 26th
(Meeting Location/Time - American Legion, 6330 Crain Hwy, La Plata, MD/ 7pm to 9pm)