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The CODE-U Program

The New Jersey State AFL-CIO has created a cutting-edge program called CODE-U (Committee on Digital Empowerment — Union) to provide coordinated messaging for affiliates to use on their social media networks.

The concept is simple: We provide sample messages for use by affiliates, everyone follows a simple weekly schedule, and together we create a massive online political education echo chamber.

Here’s the schedule for you to send CODE-U Messaging to your members:

Monday — eMail | Tuesday — Text | Wednesday — Website content | Thursday — Tweet | Friday — Facebook

Answers to your questions about Election 2020

CODE-U Messaging

Here are links to packages of CODE-U Messaging on:

It’s time for Get Out The Vote

Get to Know NJ AFL-CIO Endorsed Candidates

On Why Your Ballot Matters

Info for Union Voters

NJ Public Questions

On Public Education

You Can Register Online to Vote

On Attempts to Silence NJ Voters

On Postal Service Slowdowns

On Workers of Color

Social Safety Net

NJ AFL-CIO Endorsed Candidates

Labor Relations

Voter Registration

New Jersey Primary

About COPE

Every year, the affiliated unions of the New Jersey State AFL-CIO vote on which election candidates to endorse based on their voting records and stances on working family issues. Our state federation has a proud history of endorsing both Democratic and Republican candidates who support working families and the core values of the Labor Movement.

Working in partnership with the AFL-CIO Political Department, New Jersey’s Central Labor Councils, Building Trades Councils and affiliated local unions, our COPE program coordinates a statewide effort to educate union members about our endorsements and the benefits of voting for candidates who will put working families first.

COPE also manages the New Jersey State AFL-CIO Labor Candidates Program. Launched in 1997, the Labor Candidates Program recruits, trains and mentors union members running for public office. To date, the program has guided 1,091 election victories for union members. Our Labor Candidates hold offices at nearly every level of state, county and local government — from state Senate and Assembly to County Freeholder and School Board.