Greater Twin Cities United Way: Improving Lives, Strengthening Communities

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The partnership between Organized Labor and Greater Twin Cities United Way spans over 70 years. Labor members contribute time, skills and money to help United Way create pathways out of poverty through our 10 measurable goals—the building blocks for a good life—and make our community better for everyone. Union News & Events United Way Campaign Endorsement Letters Available 2010 National AFL-CIO Endorsement Letter (view/print PDF) 2009 Minnesota AFL-CIO Endorsement Letter (view/print PDF) 2009 Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation Endorsement Letter (view/print PDF) 2009 St. Paul Regional Labor Federation Endorsement Letter (view/print PDF) 2009 Teamsters Joint Council 32 Endorsement Letter (view/print PDF) >See more letters United Way Commemorates the Retirement of Dawn Schnickels-Johnson, Communications Workers of America Local 7200 An active United Way volunteer since the mid-1970s, Dawn has served on labor committees since their inception and was largely instrumental in the success of the Communications Workers United Way campaign at Qwest, formerly Northwestern Bell. As a member of the Labor Stratgeies Commitee, she worked to gain clearance within the national communications system to allow for the use of United Way 2-1-1. Dawn is an avid community advocate and strong United Way supporter. We wish her the best for an enjoyable and relaxing retirement. Thanks Dawn! Pictured: Biz O'Mara (left), United Way, congratulates Dawn Schnickels-Johnson. Thanks for a Successful Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on May 8! Thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s Stamp Out Hunger food drive. With your help over the last 18 years the drive has collected more than one billion pounds of food! Initial 2010 results show that almost 20 million pounds of food were collected across the nation. In addition, Campbell Soup Company donated one can of soup to Feeding America for each of the 32,254 people who liked the drive’s Facebook page. In the Twin Cities more than 2,000 letter carriers picked up food donations which were delivered to United Way partner Second Harvest Heartland. United Way and the National Association of Letter Carriers partner each year to put on the largest annual one-day effort to combat hunger in the U.S. More info: Stamp Out Hunger Website CenterPoint Energy, IBEW, Gas Workers, OPEIU Win 'Best Of' Award March 31, 2010—CenterPoint Energy/I.B.E.W. Local 949/Gas Workers Local 340/OPEIU Local 12 won "Best Labor/ Management Partnership" for their 2009 campaign at the annual United Way Best Ofs ceremony. The Best Of Awards honor outstanding workplace giving campaigns in 25 categories. Local musician Jon Herchert and United Way board member John Ewaldt (AFSCME) present the award to CenterPoint Energy. 2010 St. Paul Winter Carnival January 2010—St. Paul Regional Labor Federation members braved the cold and wet weather to walk with United Way for the St. Paul Winter Carnival Parade. Thanks AFL-CIO members! Making a Difference Blood Drives Partnered blood drives are held at unionized workplaces and collect over 5,000 units of blood annually. Carrier Alert Program This free service "keeps an eye on" people living alone who might be unable to call for help if they become sick or injured. Civic Engagement United Way agencies and Labor Community Services staff help people exercise basic voting rights, civic engagement and advocacy. Early Childhood Education Initiative Union member donations help United Way's initiative that ensures all children ages 0-6 years are fully prepared for kindergarten. Earned Income Tax Credit Working families get informed about state and federal tax credits and keep more of their hard-earned money through the United Way Claim It! partnership. Union Counselor Training and UCAN Program Trained union members assist co-workers in need and their families with a support system of referrals to appropriate health and welfare resources. These programs also prepare members to be activists for social change in their community. Volunteering Union volunteers participate in projects that keep our community strong like doing yardwork to help seniors and people with disabilities stay independent. United Way Caring Connection is a program that matches volunteers' interests and location preferences to volunteer opportunities. Member Support Services United Way 2-1-1™ is a free and confidential help line that's available 24 / 7. Connect to over 40,000 community resources like: finding a childcare or adult care provider, getting consumer information, receiving or volunteering for counseling services, getting or receiving emergency food, clothing, shelter or transportation and much more. Just dial 2-1-1 or 651-291-0211. Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO (Anoka, Carver, Hennepin, McLeod, Meeker, Scott, Wright counties) Doug Flateau, Working Partnerships: 612-379-8133 Betsy Hunter, Working Partnerships: 612-379-8130 (ext. 112) St. Paul Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO (Chisago, Dakota, Ramsey, Washington counties) Lynne Larkin-Wright, Labor Studies and Resource Center: 651-222-3787 (ext. 16) Kera Peterson, Labor Studies and Resource Center: 651-222-3787 (ext. 18) Minnesota AFL-CIO Candace Lund, Minnesota AFL-CIO: 651-227-7647 Teamsters Cindy Whelan, Minnesota Teamsters Service Bureau: 612-676-3730 Judy Linder, Minnesota Teamsters Service Bureau: 612-676-3758 Minnesota Teamsters Service Bureau: 612-676-3700 Websites International Brotherhood of Teamsters Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation AFL-CIO Minnesota AFL-CIO Minnesota Teamsters Bureau Teamsters Joint Council 32 National AFL-CIO St. Paul Regional Labor Federation AFL-CIO Workday Minnesota