AFSCME President Gerald McEntee announced on Friday that his 1.6 million member union would donate $25,000 to the Solidarity Center’s Earthquake Relief for Haitian Workers Fund and has instructed all AFSCME locals to ask members to contribute as well.

	Workers survey the remains of a building that collapsed in the earthquake. Photo courtesy of Plataforma de Ayuda a Ayiti

“At this moment of urgent need, the Haitian government—and the people of Haiti—have asked for help from the world community,” said McEntee. “Those of us who can must heed this call in whatever way possible.”

The Solidarity Center’s Cathy Feingold reports from the Dominican Republic that transportation of goods to unions in Haiti remains very challenging. “This money will help us to get food and other essential items to those who are desperately in need,” she said. “We are overwhelmed by AFSCME’s generosity.”

Hundreds of individuals from all over the world, including scores of union members, have also donated to the fund, in amounts ranging from $5 to $1,000. We thank them deeply and urge you to give what you can to help.

 

If you prefer to pay by check, make your check out to: Solidarity Center Education Fund

Send it to:

Solidarity Center Education Fund
888 16th Street NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20006
Attn: Joan Welsh

Please write “Earthquake Relief for Haitian Workers” in the memo line of the check.

The Solidarity Center Education Fund is a tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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Haitian Earthquake Victims Need Your Help! The Solidarity Center and its partners are ready to assist Haitian workers and their families in any way possible. Please donate now to the Solidarity Center’s Earthquake Relief for Haitian Workers campaign.

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