The United Way of Central Massachusetts and the Central MA AFL-CIO work in partnership and the AFL-CIO community services liaison serves as a link between the organizations. Activities include:• Assisting unions and the Central MA AFL-CIO in establishing community services
committees and programs, and information-and-referral services.• Conducting educational programs.• Coordinating labor’s participation in the annual United Way campaign.• Implementing programs such as food drives and blood drives.• Implementing other community service projects (i.e. United Way’s Days of
Caring program).• Coordinating the Union Counselor Training Program.
Paul Soucy
United Way
Labor Liaison
Rapid Response
Rapid Response:
Provides on-site, early intervention out-placement services to workers who will be affected by layoff. Using a combination of counseling sessions and group workshops, Rapid Response will help each worker develop a re-employment strategy tailored to his/her individual needs. Rapid Response can also help companies fill job openings by helping locate qualified employees.
Art MacNeil
Rapid Response Spec.
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