The people in Haiti and their families here in the United States and around the world need our help. Tuesday's 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Haiti has brought the country to its knees and left it reeling for any and all kind of aid. TWU International President James C. Little established the TWU Disaster Relief Fund to help people in Haiti through this catastrophe. "These people and families in Haiti need all the help we can give," said President Little. "I urge all TWU members to give what they can to aid us in our efforts to alleviate the tragic suffering in the country."

President Little also noted that the TWU has many members of Haitian decent throughout the organization and the TWU must come together to support our Haitian members and their families, as well as others in Haiti.

Donate to TWU's fund, planned in coordination with other affiliates and the AFL-CIO. A financial donation can be made out to:

"TWU Disaster Relief Fund"
The Transport Workers Union
Attn: John O'Donnell
1700 Broadway 2nd Floor,
New York, NY 10019

TWU Creates Disaster Relief Task Force

The TWU Disaster Relief Task Force was formed on Saturday, Jan. 16, to enable the union act immediately to help Haiti and stay for the long run. The Task Force will be headed by TWU Int'l Organizer Georges Exceus with the assistance of Legislative and Political Representative Alex Garcia and COPE Political Field Assistant Terry Daniels, and locals in the Miami area (locals 568, 291, 570).

Outreach to local media and radio stations has been implemented, and the Task Force has started coordination and distribution plans for getting donations to Haiti and those in need.
The TWU International Building in Miami will be used for the storage of donated supplies, and a drop off location for any "TWU Disaster relief fund" checks from the south Florida area. TWU state conferences and others will be contacted to help the Task Force establish other locations around the TWU system, specifically in the Northeast.

All donations can be sent to:

TWU of America
5705 NW 38 ST
Miami Springs, Fl 33166
305-871-6090

The Task Force can be reached at 305-790-9120 and by email:
Georges Exceus: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Alex Garcia: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Terry Daniels: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)


Remember, every little bit helps! So please send what you can!