Contributions to the relief fund for the victims of terrorist attacks

Letter from LA County Federation of Labor
9-12-01

Los Angeles trade unionists were stunned and angered by yesterday's acts of terrorism against American citizens. Our hearts and prayers go out to the thousands of families who have been devastated by these actions. Many union members lost their lives performing their duties in this time of national crisis.

In the wake of the tragedy, the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor is in complete support of the National AFL-CIO's Emergency Response to assist in the immediate aide to those directly affected by this deplorable act of cowardice.

The Federation is prepared to offer help and support in coordination with other local and national human services organizations. The fund will help provide relief services, including emergency food, blood, clothing, counseling and supplies to victims of the terrorist acts.

We ask that local union members assist not only by providing finances, but also donating blood and volunteering to answer phones for the American Red Cross here in Los Angeles. To schedule a time to donate blood call 1-800-GIVE LIFE. To help answer the overwhelming number of phone calls to the Red Cross, contact American Red Cross Labor Liason Cheryl Dowden at 213-739-4510.

To donate to the Emergency Response Fund, please make checks payable to Union Community Fund designated for the September 11th Relief Fund. Checks should be mailed to Union Community Fund, 815 16th Street NW, Washington D.C. 20006. Union members can also go to the UCF web page and make donations on line at www.unioncommunityfund.org. All contributions are tax deductible as allowed by law and will go to non-profit organizations engaged in relief efforts.

For further information you may contact Armando Olivas, Director AFL-CIO Community Services at 213-427-9044. Your help in this cause will not only be appreciated by those victims of this horrific tragedy, but also the great people of this great nation. Thank you for your consideration.

In unity,
Miguel Contreras
Executive Secretary-Treasurer

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