LABOR IN THE NEWS: WV UFCW 400 Members on Today Show
Monday, June 20, 2011
(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)UFCW Local 400 members sporting their gold and blue union colors made an
appearance on the June 17 TODAY Show (watch for them around the 3-minute mark)
when they helped unload a Smithfield truck at the Covenant House of West
Virginia in Charleston, WV. Featured as part of Al Roker’s Lend a Hand
Roadtrip Tour, Covenant House – founded in 1981 -- is a safety net, advocate,
and safe haven in times of crisis for those in need, whether they’re homeless,
hungry, need help with a gas bill or just need a place to do laundry or take a
shower. The drop-in center offers hope, support, and respect for those who
struggle toward self-sufficiency. photo: Local 400 Representative Dale Burns
helps unload hundreds of Smithfield hams donated to The Covenant House of West
Virginia