How to Donate Directly to Your Chosen Organization

Alternatives to the Community Fund Drive

Instead of contributing to Community Fund Drive organizations via the University of Minnesota, donate directly to your chosen organization.

E-mail President Bruininks and Provost Sullivan to let them know that you're making your donation directly.

Here is a list of the seven charitable federations and information on donating directly:

Community Health Charities: go to ‘Get Involved’ and then to ‘Make a Donation’ OR click here to donate directly.
Community Shares of Minnesota: go to ‘Donate Now’ OR click here to donate directly.
Minnesota Environmental Fund: go to ‘Take Action’ and then choose ‘Other Action Opportunities’, then go to ‘Donate Now’ OR click here to donate directly.
Greater Twin Cities United Way: go to ‘Give’ OR click here to donate directly.
Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless: go to ‘How You Can Help’ and then ‘How to Donate’ OR click here to donate directly.
United Arts: go to ‘Get Involved’ and then to ‘Make a Contribution’ OR click here to donate directly.
United Negro College Fund: go to ‘Donate Today’ and then click on ‘Donate Here’ OR click here to donate directly

Contact Local 3800

If you need to contact someone from Local 3800:

For any questions:
Phyllis Walker, President
612-251-9987

For steward questions:
Cherrene Horazuk, Chief Steward
612-940-0660

Know Your Rights in the Workplace

Click here for an article explaining your rights in the workplace

I need help! Whom do I call?

First call the Chief Steward at (612) 940-0660. I’ll put you in touch with one of our shop stewards.

What is a steward?

A steward is a co-worker and union member who has been trained to assist employees in solving workplace problems and to enforce and protect the contract. Our stewards provide representation when employees need assistance. When your coworkers are acting on behalf of the union in a steward capacity, they have special recognition provided by our contract. They are on equal footing with management.

Use your steward as a resource

If you have questions about work rules, a workplace situation or union activities, consult with your union steward. If she/he doesn’t know the answer, they will find it for you. The strength of any union depends on having a large, active, and educated membership. Stewards play a key role in achieving all these goals. As the number of educated members grows, so does the amount of influence we can exert on the University in order to effect positive change.

If you are interested in becoming a steward, call our Chief Steward at (612) 940-0660.

AFSCME Local 3800 University of Minnesota Clerical Workers Union

Primary links

How to Donate Directly to Your Chosen Organization

Alternatives to the Community Fund Drive

Contact Local 3800

Know Your Rights in the Workplace

I need help! Whom do I call?

2005 Report: Voices in the Workplace: The Economics of Working at the University of Minnesota