This Authorization is voluntarily made based on my specific understanding that: • The signing of this authorization card and the making of contributions to CWA-COPE PCC are not conditions of membership in the union nor of employment with the Company and that I may refuse to do so without fear of reprisal. • I am making a contribution to a joint fundraising effort sponsored by CWA PAF and the AFL-CIO COPE PCC and they may use my contributions for political purposes, including but not limited to, the making of contributions to, or expenditures on, behalf of candidates for federal, state, and local offices and addressing political issues of public importance. • Federal law requires us to use our best efforts to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation and the name of employer of individuals whose contributions exceed $200 in a calendar year. • Contributions or gifts to CWA-COPE PCC are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. • Any contribution guideline is merely a suggestion and I may contribute more, less or nothing at all without favor or disadvantage from CWA. • Federal law prohibits CWA or CWA-COPE PCC from soliciting contributions from persons other than CWA members, CWA executive and administrative personnel, and their families. Any contribution received from any other source will be returned to the contributor.