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OFL Calls for Haiti Support
By CEP 975
Published: February 5, 2010

January 18, 2010

TO: ALL AFFILIATES

Greetings:

By now most of us know that Haiti has been devastated by a massive earthquake that has killed thousands and left hundreds of thousands of survivors without the bare necessities of life. The earthquake is being reported as the largest to hit the area in over 200 years and the sheer scope of this disaster is unimaginable to most of us.

We are calling on our members and allies to mobilize all efforts possible to provide assistance to the people of Haiti who have suffered a great loss of life and the collapse of vital infrastructure and public services as a result of the earthquake.

There is an urgent and immediate need for disaster relief assistance, including clean water, food, shelter and medical assistance on the ground. We must stand in solidarity with our Sisters and Brothers in Haiti to ensure that the emergency aid provided today will contribute to long-term improvements, sustainable development and a better tomorrow for the Haitian people.

The Canadian Labour Congress in cooperation with the Canadian Red Cross, is working to provide an easy way for our members and local unions to make a donation to help the victims of the devastating earthquake and instantly receive a tax receipt.

We invite you to support the urgent fundraising appeal by going to the CLC home page at http://www.canadianlabour.ca and completing the form to make your donation.

Union member in Canada have a proud tradition of helping those in need. Workers in Haiti, their families and their communities need our solidarity, and our help.

In Solidarity

Patrick (Sid) Ryan

President

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