Media Alert: November 21, 2023
Who: The Omaha Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO and United Way of the Midlands will host their annual
Blue Collar Boxing event TOMORROW, November 22, at Liberty First Credit Union Arena in Ralston.
What: During Blue Collar Boxing, 26 local union members representing 13 different unions, 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 22, 2023
7 p.m.
Where: Liberty First Credit Union Arena
7300 Q St.
Ralston, NE 68127
If covering the event, please enter via the southeast entrance and go to the Media Check-In table.
From there, Carmen Steele (cell: 402-452-7089) will escort you into the arena.
Interview/Photo Opportunities:
- Mike McDonnell, president, Omaha Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO
- Shawna Forsberg, president and CEO, United Way of the Midlands
- Interviews with some of the fighters can also be arranged
- Photos and videos may be taken during the event
If you would like to do an interview at the arena before the event, please plan to arrive by
6-6:15 p.m.