The Council's Committee on Political Education (COPE) provides a political and legislative action program. The Council encourages local, state and federal government officials to address issues in a way that is beneficial to working people. It is the role of the Council to be a forceful advocate for labor's issues as a people's lobbyist. Components of our program include targeting key races, endorsements, volunteer recruitment, voter registration and grass roots lobbying.

 The Council has a large number of both congressional and legislative districts located within its jurisdiction. The Council is also involved in county, city, school board and port elections.

The first round of MLKCLC COPE endorsement recommendations were voted on at the April and May MLKCLC meetings. Recommendations then went forward to be considered by the WSLC at their COPE Convention on May 15th.
Recommendations made after May 5th were acted upon by the WSLC at their annual convention, August 9th-12th.

All interviews will be held in room 208 of the Seattle Labor Temple
unless otherwise noted.

MLKCLC COPE interviews are open to all affiliated organizations. In order to actively participate, an individual must be named in writing by their affiliated organization. All others may observe only, without voice.   

 Additional interviews for local races on the general election ballot will be held on September 15th.