By The PA. AFL-CIO
– Tis more rewarding to give than to receive; and during this Holiday Season our unions and our members across Pennsylvania are generously responding to the calls for help from their United Way Labor Liaisons and Labor Agencies to make these Holidays more joyous and cheerful for families, children, parents and people who are less fortunate and need help.
“Not only do we encourage you to buy union and buy American during the holidays, and throughout the year, we also encourage you to give union and give American during this season of joy. We want to make sure that no one is left out or left behind and everyone enjoys the holidays. It should be a season of celebration and good will for all. There is still plenty of need in our communities all over Pennsylvania and it is up to us to come together to meet those needs,” President Bloomingdale said.
“It is the season not only to enjoy spending time with family and friends, it is an important opportunity for all of us to come together to help make the lights and the candles of hope and joy of the season shine brighter for every man, woman and child. By joining together we can help fulfill the needs and make our communities better places for all of our families,” Secretary-Treasurer Snyder said.
Our thanks and appreciation go out to all of our United Way Labor Liaisons and all of the unions across Pennsylvania and the nation who help make this holiday season more cheerful and joyous for so many families and people.
Below are a few of the activities and projects supported by our unions and our United Way Labor Partnerships:
Greater Johnstown Regional CLC and United Way of the Laurel Highlands
Labor Liaison: Sue Stevens
Project: Sponsored and decorated a little house in Johnstown Central Park for Christmas 2014
Harrisburg Regional CLC and United Way of the Capital Region
Labor Liaison: Karen Overly Smith
Project: Red Cross Holiday Cards for Veterans – CLUW led the team in creating 350 cards.
Allegheny County CLC and United Way of Allegheny County
Labor Liaisons: Joe Delale and Jim Blatnick
Project: Labor of Love/Stuff the Bus Toy Drive
Erie-Crawford CLC and United Way of Erie County
Labor Liaison: Ron Oliver
Project: Collected Clothing, Shoes and Winter Coats to give out before Christmas for families in need.
Greater Wilkes-Barre CLC and United Way of Wyoming Valley
Labor Liaison: Sandy Moosic
Project: Filled 500 Christmas stockings for area special needs children and provided food order vouchers for union families in need.
York-Adams CLC and United Way of York County
Labor Liaison: Alan Vandersloot
Project: Holiday “Bell ringing” to benefit the Salvation Army – Raised $851.18 in 2013.
Lancaster CLC and Lancaster Community Services/Organized Labor
Labor Liaison: Jean Martin
Project: Bought 185 ARC Angels gifts for Christmas 2014
Additional projects and activities are being undertaken by both local unions, Central Labor Councils and United Way Labor Partnerships and our good friends. If you wish for us to list your activity or project please forward a brief summary by e-mail to Jimmy Deegan at: editor@paaflcio.org. Thank you and make this a happy and pleasant holiday season and a New Year.
Source: http://www.paaflcio.org/?p=5685
