Current and retired members of participating unions, their spouses and their dependent children (as defined by IRS regulations) are eligible. At least one year of continuous union membership by the applicant, applicant’s spouse or parent (if applicant is a dependent). The one year membership minimum must be satisfied by May 31, 2022. Scholarship amounts range from $500 to $4,000. These one-time cash awards are for study beginning in the Fall of 2022. Students may re-apply each year.
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.