What are the BTUs primary responsibilities?
Negotiate and enforce the contract Represent the membership in all matters related to work Answer job-related questions and assist in any job-related matter Promote public education Promote the growth of our profession Work politically through COPE to elect pro-public education, pro-union candidates. COPE or the Committee on Political Education is, by law, a separate entity within the BTU devoted to supporting candidates who support public education and who otherwise favor our positions on a variety of work-related issues. You can sign up for COPE through payroll deductions using a form supplied by your BTU Rep. You can also make a contribution by check or cash. The suggested contribution is $1 per payroll check. Work with the community to insure our schools are as good as they can be.
