Media Alert: November 16, 2023
Who: Fighters representing 13 local labor unions will weigh in for the Blue Collar Boxing event scheduled
for Wednesday, November 22, at Liberty First Credit Union Arena in Ralston.
What: During Blue Collar Boxing, 26 local union members will face off in the boxing ring for charity. For
more information, go to: bluecollarboxing.org.
Why: The relationship between the Omaha Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO and United Way of the Midlands
(UWM) is built upon a mutual desire to create a better, stronger and more vibrant community.
Partners since 1941, it’s that shared commitment to our community that led to the creation of this
amateur boxing event in 2019. One-hundred percent of the proceeds from the event will be
donated to the Nebraska Center for Workforce Development and Education and United Way,
empowering both organizations to strengthen our local community.
When: Tomorrow, November 17, 2023
7 p.m.
Where: The Flight Deck
2929 California Plaza
Omaha, NE 68131
Interview/Photo Opportunities:
- Photos and videos may be taken during the weigh-in event.
- If you’d like to interview any of the fighters, please contact Carmen Steele at 402-452-7089.
About United Way of the Midlands
For 100 years, United Way of the Midlands (UWM) has served the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro by bridging the business and
not-for-profit sectors to create a Circle of Support that helps our neighbors overcome difficult challenges and start building a
better future. UWM’s funded programs and direct services address social and economic disparities and meet families’
essential needs such as healthy food, safe and stable housing, physical and mental health services, career preparation and
job training. For more information, visit UnitedWayMidlands.org.
About the Nebraska Center for Workforce Development and Education
The Nebraska Center for Workforce Development and Education is a nonprofit focused on increasing the qualified workforce
in Nebraska by creating opportunities for individuals to gain exposure to careers in the trades. Through their unique
programs, they are addressing the skill-gap in Nebraska’s workforce and supporting the infrastructure of the State of
Nebraska. For more information, visit www.nebraskaworkforce.org.