The Community Services Committee performs the important task of getting help for members and their families in time of need. This committee also plays a pivotal role in plant closings, strikes and layoffs. If being there to assist when an emergency, natural disaster, or even just hard times arise is something you feel strongly about, then this is the committee to invest your time and effort into. Some examples of community service activities include:
hurricane relief
organ donor awareness
food drives
blood drives
support for laid off workers
The Community Services Committee works through public and private organizations to assure that members faced with problems and emergency situations get relief when needed.
Generally, strike insurance benefits are handled by this committee when local unions are forced to demonstrate their economic strength. This committee serves as the local’s link with the community as we all work together to help those in need.
HOW DO WE HELP MEMBERS NEEDING…
GENERAL RESOURCES
Establish Peer Support Networks
Provide Service Agency Information
Develop A Referral Network
Connect Members to EAP
STRIKE/LOCKOUT ASSISTANCE
Handle health and welfare problems
Connect with community agencies
Provide peer support and referral services
WORKSITE CLOSING INFO
Provide worksite closing information
Provide employment program information
Provide services information
DISASTER RELIEF
Coordinate & identify community resources
Recruit volunteers to assist Red Cross
Collect info on members impacted
Prioritize for those affected by the disaster
Local 412 Community Service Committee representatives Bruce Oleskie and Allen Fletcher met with Champs Coordinator Jolene DuBay from Westview Elementary and donated volleyballs, footballs, jump ropes and other sports equipment to the school.
On June 10, 2017, a group of volunteers from the Community Service Committee helped separate, sort, package and ship meals at the Forgotten Harvest Warehouse in Oak Park, MI. The group helped pack over 15,000 pounds of food to help families in need around the Metro Detroit area.