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About Northwest labor press. (Portland , Ore.) 1987-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 21, 2012)
...Season of giving (From Page 1) college scholarships to members of the public as well as union mem- bers, their children and grandchildren. Unions step forward with do- nations and volunteer labor for historic monuments and memorials, including in recent years: a memorial to Oregon workers killed on the job, restoration of the only still-working World War Two PT boat, and a Chehalis, Washington, monument to girls killed in an industrial fire in 1911. • United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555 raises money for leukemia research and college scholarships for members and their families through an annual golf tournament in June organized by the nonprofit HOPE Foundation. • Since 2010, IBEW Local 280 in Tangent, Oregon, has collected dona- tions in its annual Spirit of Giving Sheltered Animal Drive to purchase “Kong” dog toys, rawhide bones, blan- kets, food, detergent, bleach, and grooming supplies for dogs and cats at the Linn County and Lane County ani- mal shelters. And for years, members of the local have volunteered to light up the Christmas tree at the State Capi- tol in Salem. • Members of several trades unions have been involved in Homes for Our Troops, a nonprofit organization that builds homes for wounded Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans. Union mem- bers also can be found volunteering at Rebuilding Together (formerly Christ- mas in April) and Habitat for Human- ity. • Teamsters Joint Council No. 37 has held a fundraiser for the National Kid- ney Foundation annually since 1970 — the longest running benefit for the Foundation west of the Mississippi. For one night each year, Joe Edgar Hall in Northeast Portland is turned into a dance hall with live music, food, and beverages. The event raises over $10,000 each year, In 2008, $17,000 was collected. • For the past several years union members have volunteered to teach youngsters how to fish at the annual Klineline Kids’ Fishing Derby in Vancouver, Wash. They also con- tribute generously with cash donations used to buy fishing poles and prizes for the kids. • Affiliated unions of the Marion, Polk, Yamhill Counties Central Labor Council have sponsored a holiday party for kids in the community for 72 years. The event includes live music, a movie, goody bags for all, and, of course, a visit from Santa Claus. • Throughout the year Oregon AF- SCME Council 75 and AFSCME Lo- cal 328 members employed at Oregon Health & Science University give gen- erously through their time and money to the Oregon Food Bank. Our members have the power to make the season bright. Enjoy Your Holiday Season from IBEW Local 125 17200 NE Sacramento, Portland, OR 503-262-9125 More often than not, union mem- bers have fun and build camaraderie while they’re helping out the commu- nity. For the labor movement, the sea- son of giving never stops. Broadway Floral for the BEST flowers call 503-288-5537 1638 NE Broadway, Portland DECEMBER 21, 2012 NORTHWEST LABOR PRESS PAGE 7
