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AFL-CIO Good Jobs Now - Will You Join Us?
Our first step is to hold Wall Street accountable and ensure the Big Banks pay to replace the jobs they destroyed. While millions are suffering, the party on Wall Street continues—producing speculation instead of investment, executive bonuses instead of jobs and the sowing of the seeds of another financial crisis even as we continue to suffer the consequences of the current one. This is the legacy of the failed deregulatory economic model of the past 30 years.
United Way taking appointments for mobile tax prep unit at Augusta High School
On Mar. 18 and 19, Augusta High School will host a mobile unit providing free income tax preparation for people with low to moderate incomes who may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Persons must set up an appointment by dialing 2‑1‑1 ( United Way’s 24-hour toll-free information line). View the flyer.
District Elections In April
Nominations for (1) Business Representative. Nominations will be held at each Local Lodge’s monthly meeting in March. Election will be held at District 70 on April 24th, 2010.
Medical Service Bureau (M.S.B.)
Is forced to relocate and needs our HELP! They will begin moving on Friday March 26th and will have MSB ready to greet clients at their new location Thursday April 1st@ 8:30 a.m. If you have anytime to spare March 26th – April 1st Please contact: Mario Cervantes @267-5111 ext 4209 Or Rosa Molina @ 683-7559 ext 104. Our wish list: Volunteers with trucks and trailers! Conference table or (2) 8ft tables. Read the rest of the flyer.
Laid-Off Workers Center
The Laid-Off Workers Center is open monthly and sees all qualified clients by appointment only. The center is coordinated by United Way with local nonprofits, government agencies and other organizations.
Setting up an appointment with the Laid-Off Workers Center:
Laid-off workers must pre-register and set up an appointment by calling United Way's information phone number, 2-1-1 (this is a toll-free number): Call only between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. For those having difficulties dialing 2-1-1 through their phone provider, dial the alternative number 1-888-413-4327
April 2010 Session
Call for appointment: March 22 - 26 Center open: April 5 (plus additional days as needed)
Prairie Land Food
Prairie Land Food’s mission is to provide a nutritious food package at a low cost to help stretch food dollars.
Prairie Land Food and LL774 and the Machinist Union have joined together to provide an alternate way to purchase food. Each month Prairie Land Food offers a nutritious grocery package which includes a wide assortment of frozen meats, fresh fruits, and vegetables.
To view a printable flyer with more information, Click Here.
MARCH MENU
Order By March 15th. Pick up Saturday March 27th.
UCubed
March 2010 newsletter is now available to view. It's full of useful information.
Legisaltive Bulletin - March 1, 2010
A Kansas state legislative committee is discussing a resolution to alter the Kansas Constitution. House Concurrent Resolution No. 5032 would seek to force Kansans to fight for their health care. That's right, in all their wisdom, a Kansas legislative committee is considering a constitutional amendment to force an election in our state on one of the most important issues before congress in decades. Read the rest of the bulletin and find a list of committee members to contact.
United Way's Response to the Chile Earthquake
The United Way system in Latin America has mobilized to respond to the catastrophic earthquake that hit Chile on the
morning of February 27. United Way’s local organization in Chile and other United Way members in the Latin American
region have mobilized their staff, volunteer leaders and resources in response, and will work together to determine the
most pressing long-term recovery needs.
United Way Of the Plains
Monthly Volunteer Connection Newsletter for March is available to view. To volunteer you can call 2-1-1 or visit them on line at United Way.
Partner With Union
Robert Martinez Jr. GVP of the IAM&AW of the Southern Territory has an article in the February 28th Wichita Eagle in response to will Wichita Be The Next Detroit. The Machinists union supports a real and sustained partnership between our companies, the community, city and state government, and the work force in Wichita. We have the most experienced aviation work force in America, generations of hardworking Kansans who have airplanes in their blood. Click here to read the entire article.
Take The Whirlpool Poll
There is a poll being taken in the Evansville, IN Courier Press on the Whirlpool situation and a letter that management sent to workers discouraging their participation in the rally planned for tomorrow. Please take just a minute to go online at the site listed below and vote your support for workers rights! It only takes a minute, so please do it right now! Thanks for your help!
Whirlpool: Keep It Made in America
The Whirlpool Corp. plans to start closing its refrigerator plant in Evansville, Ind., on March 26. The refrigerators now manufactured at this plant will be produced in Mexico, eliminating 1,100 local jobs. Meanwhile, Whirlpool--the world's largest home appliance maker--enjoys healthy profits and has received a $19 million economic matching grant that should be creating jobs here in America. Sign the petition today and tell Whirlpool: Keep It Made in America.
United Way Youth Days of Caring
Gives student’s opportunity to volunteer during spring break
WICHITA, Kan., Feb. 24, 2010 —Students throughout the area are invited to spend part of their spring break, March 15–19, helping local nonprofit organizations—projects include painting, repairing a playground, cleaning flower beds, assisting adults with disabilities, and much more. For more information.
Born Again American
Is committed to the rebirth and re-expression of citizenship through informed and thoughtful activism. View the website, listen and watch the video. Sign the Pledge and see your name added to the online Declaration of Independence along with a lot of others.
Take Action for COBRA Subsidy Extension
Laid-off workers struggling financially to make ends meet should not have to worry about health insurance premiums that exceed 80 percent of their unemployment income. Click here to demand Congress acts now to extend eligibility for the COBRA subsidy.
Will Our Children Have To Cross The Rio Grande???
To all aircraft workers in Wichita and Salina Kansas. Will good high-skilled, high-wage aircraft jobs be in Wichita in 10 years? In 5 years? Will the aircraft companies abandon the city and community that birthed and supported them for all these years for the cheap labor south of the border? View the flyer.
Calling All Volunteers!
With double digit unemployment, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) National Food Drive comes at a critical time. Food banks are seeing an unprecedented crisis as requests have risen 20-25% for each of the past six months while donations continue to decrease. View the Flyer
Saturday May 8th, 2010 3:00pm – 6:00pm Please contact: Mario Cervantes - AFL-CIO Community Services Liaison - United Way of the Plains -
267-1321 ext 4209
mcervantes@unitedwayplains.org
2010 Union Label Chili Feed and Bingo
Saturday evening February 13th was filled with good food and a lot of fun playing Bingo and winning some great prizes. View a slide show from this years fundraiser.
United Way World View Newsletter
This update is a snapshot of the work United Way organizations around the world continue to do to support Haiti. Click here to view the newsletter.
Building Retiree Power
Join us on April 5th - 8th, 2010, in Las Vegas for the National Convention of the Alliance for Retired Americans.
Voters across the country will be deciding who will represent them in Congress and state capitols, and we must make the retiree voice a mighty roar on Election Day. Registration Form.
Free Tax Preparation Assistance
Do you have income below $50,000? Do you have a valid Social Security Number? Are you a U.S. citizen or resident alien? You are not a qualifying child of another person.
You may qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit and other federal tax credits. View the flyer for more information. View a list of participating volunteer tax preparation sites.
United Way Worldwide Disaster Fund
On the evening of January 12, 2010, a major 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti. It is the most powerful quake to hit the impoverished country in more than 200 years. The tremor struck 15km (10 miles) south-west of the capital Port-au-Prince, and was quickly followed by two strong aftershocks of 5.9 and 5.5 magnitude. Reports describe the destruction to affect as much as 70 percent of the buildings, with debris filling the roads making emergency response difficult. The Prime Minister reported on January 13 that hundreds of thousands of lives may have been lost. Contributions to the United Way Worldwide Disaster Fund support recovery and long-term rebuilding needs of the devastated Haitian communities, as well as to meet the needs of Haitians affected by the disaster who have relocated to the USA and throughout the Caribbean. United Way Worldwide Disaster Fund.
Helpful
Resources For Our Laid Off Members
Is available from Filing
for Unemployment Online, COBRA and more.
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