COPE stands for Committee on Political Education. It is a non-partisan Political Action Committee (501(c)(4)) Fund made up of voluntary contributions from members like you. Membership dues can’t be used for partisan political purposes. COPE lets us have a stronger voice in the political process.

Committee Chair:
Reneisha Knight ReneishaL86@gmail.com.

Committee Reps:
Chapter 1 Thaddeus Oslak, Retired
Chapter 2 Vacant
Chapter 3 Beth Mikus beth.mikus@gmail.com
Chapter 4 Vacant
Chapter 5 Martin Coffee martin.coffee@gmail.com
Chapter 6 Vacant
Chapter 7 Vacant
Chapter 8 Kay Krout kaykrout@gmail.com
Chapter 9 Josh Campfield joshcampfield@gmail.com
Chapter 10 Nadia Thybulle nadhye214@gmail.com
Chapter 11 Keya Perry keyaperry@thesmartgirl.com
Chapter 12 Stephon Payne stepman2964@gmail.com
Chapter 13 Michael Baker psufan79@gmail.com
Chapter 14 Paul Marchelitis paulemarch@yahoo.com

Alternate Reps:
Chapter 1 Mike Butler, Retired oldtech501@yahoo.com
Chapter 2 Laurie Kubli, Retired tigerkub1@aol.com
Chapter 3 Michael Steinmiller mjsteinmiller@gmail.com
Chapter 5 Patti Defibaugh, Retired padefibaugh@gmail.com
Chapter 8 Vacant
Chapter 9 Scott Palmquist, scottpalmquist@gmail.com
Chapter 12 Joel Levin, Retired levinj49@aol.com
Chapter 13 Jay Bickford, zerohourhero@gmail.com

Christopher Hundley christopher.hundley@seiu668.org

Union dues cannot be used for political purposes here in PA. Therefore, please consider donating to COPE to help us support Labor-friendly political champions.

Check out SEIU Local 668’s position on key issues here.

Know Your Voting Rights
Visit the VotesPA website for more information on requesting a mail-in ballot, finding a ballot drop-off box in your voting district, finding your polling location, or reporting suspicious or fraudulent voting activity.

The Civil Service Act and Hatch ACT
All individuals who hold civil service positions in the Commonwealth are prohibited from participating in partisan political activities.
These regulations limit a state employee from holding political office, participating in a political campaign and general political work.

To learn more on the limitations of your political activity, please read the State Civil Service Commission’s “Political Guidelines for Civil Service Employees” brochure.

VOTING IS YOUR VOICE — SCREAM FOR YOUR FUTURE.