Ray Collier was a UFCW Local 1059 Union Representative devoted the membership and his work with the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU). In his memory, UFCW Local 1059 has established a $1,500 scholarship to one Local 1059 member each year who embodies Ray’s commitment to making this world better. Visit ufcw1059.com/collier for application information.
Summer of Solidarity Labor Music Festival
Organized Labor of Central Ohio presents the Summer of Solidarity music festival event on July 15th, a free day-long concert event in the parking lot of CD929FM. This open-to-the-public event is to celebrate and honor labor and the American labor movement. There will be live music all day featuring Eric Chin, Marshall Verbsky, Everyday People, Dave Buker and The Historians, and Detention capping off the evening. There will be food trucks and refreshments. So come by and celebrate America’s workforce at the Summer of Solidarity on July 15th.