Workers’ Memorial Day is observed every year in York County and around the country on April 28^th to remember workers who have died on the job.

In the hope that we may be able to help educational plans move forward, the York-Adams County Central Labor Council has established a scholarship program.

We want to encourage students to learn about and examine issues that impact the Labor Movement. Therefore we have established the following guidelines.

Essay Topics

You may choose from the following:

·        Women’s role in the Labor Movement.

·        How the Employee Free Choice Act  impacts organized Labor

·        Current Issues facing the Labor Movement.

·        The Relevance of Organized Labor.

·        The importance of workplace safety.

Judging

The judges will base their award on the following criteria:

·        Forcefulness of the written document.

·        Content and accuracy of the material.

·        Proper acknowledgment of information sources.

There will be one $500 award.

Essay Guidelines

 All essays must adhere to the following guidelines:

1.  Topic -- choose from the previously mentioned list.

2.  Paper -- plain white – 8 1/2 x 11.

3.  Typewritten -- one side only -- double-spaced.

4.  Length -- no more than 4 pages.

5.  Deadline – April 9, 2010.  All entries must be accompanied by a cover sheet containing the following information:

·         Your name, address and telephone number.

·         Your age, grade level, and the name and address of the school you are presently attending.

·         The name and address of the school that you plan to attend.

For more information call:

717-771-3806

All entries must be addressed to:

Essay Contest

AFL-CIO Community Services

P.O. Box 1663

York, Pa. 17405

Unions and Workplace

 Safety

The affiliated unions of the AFL-CIO have historically promoted workplace safety and health laws.

The OSHA Act was enacted in 1971 as a direct result of organized labor’s support and efforts.

Under the OSHA ACT section 11[c] employees have a right to seek safety and health on the job without fear of punishment.

The Scholarship

Dick Boyd, President of the York-Adams Central Labor Council from 1987 - 2007, is a long-time labor and community leader.  A native of York County, he is well known for his commitment to making our communities better places to live and work.  Although he can be legally considered a retiree, he tirelessly spends hundreds of hours every year representing organized labor in a multitude of community activity.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for a scholarship, you must be a high school senior in York or Adams County planning to pursue accredited post-secondary education.

The Richard L Boyd Workers’

Memorial Day Essay Contest

Attention High School Seniors

Win a $500 

Scholarship

Sponsored by:

York-Adams County Central Labor

Council, AFL-CIO