Season 2 Episode 12: Meet Tom Raiche
Regular listeners to Teacher Voice Labor Matters* may be familiar with Tom Raiche’s voice, but do you know how Tom’s work connects to all of us at the United Teachers of Lowell?
Tom, whose official title is AFL-CIO Community Services Liaison, Merrimack Valley Central Labor Council, is a not only an advocate for Labor, he is a staunch advocate for public education. For 21 years Tom was a member of IAM Local 1726, serving as a Chief Steward and Safety Committee Chair, and in addition to his union service he’s a former member of the Saugus School Committee and Town Meeting. In addition to his current post as AFL-CIO Community Services Liaison, Tom is a faculty member of the Labor Guild and serves on the MassHire Greater Lowell Workforce Development Board.
Tom’s involvement in the Merrimack Valley community is extensive! Each November, Tom participates in the United Way’s Thanksgiving Project, now in its 20th year. Today, we’ve asked Tom to sit down with us to talk about this incredible project as well as a few upcoming events sponsored through the Merrimack Valley Central Labor Council (MVCLC) and the United Way.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Click here for general information about the United Way’s Thanksgiving Project, now in its 20th year.
If you as an individual wish to donate to the Thanksgiving Project, find more information here.
As Tom mentions, 211.org is a good starting place for families or advocates looking for resources. Connect through the World Wide Web at 211.org OR simply dial 211 on you phone.
Click on this link to learn more about United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley and the essential work that this group provides.
Learn more about Merrimack Valley Central Labor Council (yes - UTL495 is a member!) by clicking on this link.
If you need more information or would like to reach out to Tom with a question, he can be reached by phone at 978-441-1937.
*Teacher Voice, Labor Matters is heard live on Monday mornings from 10 am-11 am on 980WCAP AM. The show is replayed on Thursdays from 6 pm to 7 pm.
Thanks to Tom for sitting down with us and letting us know about some of the ways our local Labor Unions, including the United Teachers of Lowell 495 serve the community. We’ll definitely check back with Tom again!
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