For decades, organized labor has long been a driving force for fairness, dignity, and opportunity in the Quad Cities. United Way proudly stands alongside the AFL-CIO, the Quad City Federation of Labor, and our union partners to help strengthen the systems that support working families. With labor leaders at the table—including three board members from the labor community—we collaborate to create local solutions that reflect the values of solidarity and shared prosperity.
Organized labor has long played a vital role in lifting up workers, families, and entire communities. By partnering with United Way, they continue to strengthen that legacy through tailored opportunities to give back, advocate, and lead change locally.
United Way has had a longstanding partnership with AFL-CIO to tackle critical issues in the Quad Cities. In fact, four members on the United Way Board of Directors represent organized labor in the Quad Cities.
Our unique collaboration ensures the Quad Cities has the resources to break barriers, creating opportunities for a better life for all.
Much like organized labor, United Way focuses on education, financial stability and health because these are the building blocks for a good quality of life.
Join thousands of postal workers and community volunteers in the nation’s largest single-day food drive. Help us collect food for families facing hunger in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas.
Celebrate labor’s proud history and future by participating in the annual Labor Day Parade. It’s a chance to showcase union pride and connect with the broader community.
Unions and labor allies are key to building a community where everyone can thrive — and we’re proud to work alongside them.
We create personalized, meaningful collaborations that reflect your union’s goals and values.
Contact Amy today to start the conversation.
Amy Fanning | AFL-CIO Community Services Liaison
563.344.0328 | afanning@unitedwayqc.org
309.788.1303, press 1 | solidarity@quadcityfed.com
We are proud to partner with the The National Association of Letter Carriers’ (NALC) and River Bend Foodbank to help Stamp Out Hunger in our community.
Thank you to all the incredible volunteers who selflessly dedicated their time and effort to make this year’s Stamp Out Hunger food drive a tremendous success. Over 100,000 meals were collected!
Gather together with fellow labor organizations to celebrate the work of Labor Unions and promoting education, income and health stability for each person in our community.
Union leaders and employees change the lives of those in our community through their donations.
Find out more in our Labor flyer.
To learn more about Organized Labor in the Quad Cities please visit Quad City Federation of Labor or contact Amy Fanning, our AFL-CIO Community Services Liaison at 563.344.0328 (UWQC ofc) or 309.788.1303 (QCFed ofc).
A partnership with local letter carriers that helps collect and provide nutritious meals to youth and low-income families.
Gather together with fellow labor organizations to celebrate the work of Labor Unions and promoting education, income and health stability for each person in our community.
Union leaders and employees change the lives of those in our community through their donations.
