PUBLIC EMPLOYEE QUARTERLY - OCSEA

Labor gives back
Spreading the
Did you know? Communities that have an increased
number of union members are more likely to donate to
charity and are more likely to be involved in their volunteer
efforts.
That’s right! Union activists all over the country are leading the
way when it comes to giving back to their communities. And it
starts right here at home with OCSEA.
According to a 2011 Cornell University study, Labor Unions
and Charity, “data indicates that union member density and union
local density are positively associated with per capita donations to
regional United Ways.”
To:
From:
Ohio Veterans Home
Mansfield &
Richland Correctional
Union
The report concludes that union solidarity functions as a “vehicle”
for community-based charitable giving. The study also links
increased unionism and union volunteerism to a reduction in social
inequality.
“We know our members have big hearts. We see it all the time
through the year, but especially this time of year,” said OCSEA Vice
President Kelvin Jones, who has headed up the OCSEA Board of
Directors’ toy drive.
“Our chapters are doing some really great things statewide.
OCSEA is so proud of how they give back and make their communities
a better place for all who live there,” said Jones.
To:
From:
Ohio Veterans Home
Georgetown Chap. 800
To:
From:
Center of Hope
Mission
Chap. 6700
To:
From:
The American Red Cross
Chap. 2500
8 Public Employee Quarterly Winter 2013