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Anyone else getting strong-armed at their work place to donate a "Fair Share" to the United way? For us, it's something like 1% of our paycheck. If I give it, I get to wear jeans 1 day a week and get a day of vacation. Woo Hoo. Yay.
My last job did the same thing.
Personally, I'd rather give my $$ to my church, or a charity that will use it wisely instead. Or my 401k.
What is it with the United Way that they have managed to weasel their way into a lot of businesses?
It's not a United Way thing, it's about whoever is in charge of it at your workplace. People like to claim they have 100% participation because they think it makes them look good.
It's not a United Way thing, it's about whoever is in charge of it at your workplace. People like to claim they have 100% participation because they think it makes them look good.
You're right. My DH has chaired the United Way campaign at his company. It's how the management handles it, not United Way. I think you can actually specify that your gift goes to specific organizations, instead of in the pool for their funding allocations, including those that aren't funded as "United Way" agencies? It's worth checking on--maybe call your local United Way office and ask.
I worked at a place where they were constantly bugging us about United Way. I do not like to give to the United Way. I pledged a token couple of bucks to get them off my back. That wasn't good enough. They wanted me to pledge a weekly deduction out of my pay check. I am not a Scrooge - I do give to charities of MY choice in my community - directly - like the food bank and animal shelter. We had several people who did not give at all, and they threatened to list their names in the company newsletter to shame them. Our company union was informed and put a stop to it. It was deemed harassment. All for 100% participation and a certificate to hang on the wall. At the law firm where I previously worked, thank God, all United Way solicitation correspondence went directly into the trash.
I no longer will give to United Way. The organization has administrative expenses somewhere around 15-20%.....I would rather just give directly to the charity of my choice rather than have United Way take 15 cents of every dollar before they disburse the remainder.
I no longer will give to United Way. The organization has administrative expenses somewhere around 15-20%.....I would rather just give directly to the charity of my choice rather than have United Way take 15 cents of every dollar before they disburse the remainder.
That's kind of my point--a decent % of it is administrative. And 1% is actually a decent chunk of money that my church would appreciate having.
My manager strong-armed me into "helping" with the campaign then proceeded to throw a temper tantrum when most of my staff refused to participate. He expected me to keep after my staff till they gave. I refused to harass people who barely make ends meet as it is.
We had quite the verbal throw down that day. I also refused to assist with the United Way from that moment on.
The over the top response tells me that there must be a tremendous amount of pressure to participate coming from the top. Makes me wonder if they get something besides a nifty certificate that says 100% participation?
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