Union Members Aiding Earthquake Victims in Haiti

The labor movement is rallying to support the people of Haiti whose lives, homes and communities have been devastated by a massive earthquake this week.

Here's an early report from AFL-CIO Solidarity Center organizers already on the ground:

"We sent a Solidarity Center delegation into Haiti today comprised of Haitian union activists living in the Dominican Republic. They have to go overland and will then get an assessment of what can be done and what types of union networks can be pulled together to deliver the help. We are stockpiling supplies, water and non-perishable food in the Dominican Republic for now since the airstrips are damaged in Haiti and the only ones that are functioning are clogged with big planes bringing in shipments of aid. We may end up having to truck in our shipments from the Dominican Republic."

Many thousands of people have been killed, many more are missing and injured and there is tremendous need for drinking water, medical supplies and other support. 

Please consider making a contribution to the AFL-CIO Solidarity Center's Earthquake Relief for Haitian Workers. Click here for details.

Photo Caption: If you can help, please consider making a contribution to the AFL-CIO Solidarity Center's Earthquake Relief for Haitian Workers.