LTB 248/25 - HELP PROVIDE VITAL AID, DONATE TO THE CWU DISASTER FUND NOW

No. 248/25

To:   All Branches

Dear Colleagues,

HELP PROVIDE VITAL AID, DONATE TO THE CWU DISASTER FUND NOW

The CWU have been approached by branches asking them to co-ordinate an urgent appeal to help members families living in Jamaica.

Hurricane Melissa a devastating category 5 storm has caused catastrophic damage across Jamaica devastating parts of the island, killing at least 32 people, and more than 120,000 housing structures damaged affecting some 900,000 families.

Along with violent winds of up to 185 miles per hour, the storm brought torrential rainfall up to a metre high in mountainous areas, triggering widespread flooding and landslides. The damage left by the strong winds and flooding has been devastating, leaving many communities still cut off. 

It’s vital that aid goes towards proving families with food and clean water and helping them to rebuild their homes into properties that can withstand a future hurricane.

CWU will be working with CWU Humanitarian Aid who are speaking with organisations who are on the ground to see how best we can support them.

If your branch would like to donate towards this appeal, please make BACS payment to the account below:

Unity Bank 

S/C: 60-83-01

Acc No: 33019822

Ref: Jamaica Appeal

Updates will be given by CWU/CWUHA on the progress of the appeal, including how your donations are being used.

If you have any questions or need any further information, please contact Carl Webb, CWUHA on cawebb@cwu.org .

Yours sincerely                         

Dave Ward      

General Secretary          

Carl Webb                                                      

CWUHA    

LTB 248/25 – HELP PROVIDE VITAL AID, DONATE TO THE CWU DISASTER FUND NOW