Union's World Series ticket giveaway drives more than 11,000 sock donations for local shelters

As Brewers fans dream about attending a World Series game, one local labor union is using that excitement to make a difference in the community.IBEW Local 494 is offering members a chance to win Brewers World Series tickets in exchange for donating new socks, an item shelters say is consistently in high demand. The response has exceeded expectations, with union members donating more than 11,000 pairs of socks that will benefit local shelters through the Milwaukee Area Labor Council. Watch Gideon Verdin's report in the video player below: Brewers Ticket Giveaway Inspires GivingWe had three members back their pickup trucks up yesterday with 2,700 pairs of socks, said John Jacobs, business manager for IBEW Local 494. The donations continue to pour in ahead of a drawing that will award World Series tickets to participating union members.As of today, we have over 11,000 pairs of socks, Jacobs said.For union member Chuck Dale of Sheboygan, the effort is about more than baseball.Its something