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United Steelworkers, Local 1688 members and their families sorted cans and boxes of food for Upper Dauphin Human Services Center’s food pantry for Labor Day of Action.

Labor Day of Action November 2014

On November 15 the Harrisburg Region Central Labor Council (CLC) and United Way of the Capital Region mobilized more than 60 local union members, their families and friends for Labor Day of Action.

Volunteers completed projects such as sorting food donations, painting, serving breakfast at a shelter, tree trimming, and indoor and outdoor clean-up. Agencies helped include: Capital Area Greenbelt Association, Catholic Charities Interfaith Shelter, Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Dauphin County Library System, United Way of the Capital Region and Upper Dauphin Human Services Center. For the Labor Day of Action’s signature project, the Coalition of Labor Union Women partnered with The American Red Cross’ Mail for Heroes program to make more than 350 holiday cards for deployed veterans.

The event kicked off with a breakfast sponsored by Cliff Ackman of AFSCME, Local 2456 in memory of Betty Beck, retired United Steelworker and community advocate. Featured speakers were Tim Whelan, United Way of the Capital Region vice president of community impact, and Mike Powell, director of Habitat for Humanity’s Veteran’s Repair Corp program.
Volunteers pose for a photo before painting an office and installing a shelving unit at United Way of the Capital Region. (From left to right) Cliff Ackman, Tom Burton, Bill Wilson, Denise Fahie, Tim Ascension and United Way AFL-CIO Community Service Liaison Karen Overly Smith. 
Mary Lou Chapman (left) and Pat Voght (right) of the Coalition of Labor Union Women make holiday cards for deployed veterans.
United Way of the Capital Region’s table at the SECA campaign event at the Commonwealth’s Labor and Industry building.

Labor Supports United Way’s 2014 Campaign

It’s not too late to make a difference in our community! With just a few weeks left in the 2014 fundraising campaign, now is the time to make your donation to United Way. If your workplace is not running a campaign, you can make a pledge online at www.uwcr.org, or you can contact Karen Overly Smith at ksmith@uwcr.org. 

This year labor also supported United Way by providing three loaned labor leaders for two months to help with the State Employee Combined Appeal (SECA). Special thanks to Annette Sawyers and Helen Elliott of AFSCME District Council 90, and Bill Wilson of SEIU 668 for their hard work!

Layoff Rapid Response Assistance


Since 1946, the American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) and United Way Worldwide have worked with their state and local United Ways to provide services to members of organized labor, their families and their communities. By working together, both organizations have made an impact on core areas such as health, education and basic needs.  

Karen Overly Smith, United Way of the Capital Region’s labor liaison, works with families and individuals to provide resources and services they need to find new jobs or get the training and education needed for new careers. United Way and the AFL-CIO are committed to meeting the basic needs of all working families who find themselves in difficult times. 

The Rapid Response team provides information about registering for unemployment compensation, accessing career development services and how to survive tough economic times. These services are available to any workplace at no cost.

For more information, contact Karen Overly Smith at 724.4060, or by e-mail at ksmith@uwcr.org. 
 
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