Our deepest sympathy goes to Damian Moore, a member of Teamsters Local 831 in New York City. He and his wife Glenda lost their two boys, Brandon, 2, and Connor, 4. They were swept away by the storm Monday night.
The death toll nearly reached 100 on Friday. In New Jersey, entire neighborhoods are covered by seawater. Power is still out for millions, supplies are slow to reach some areas and a gasoline shortage makes it hard to get around -- let alone keep emergency generators working.
Teamster families across the mid-Atlantic and Northeast have been harmed by the superstorm. A number of members lost their homes and local unions remain closed or have been severely damaged.
"They need our help," was the message from Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa and General Secretary-Treasurer Ken Hall. They asked all locals to consider donating money to the Teamsters Disaster Relief Fund, a charitable 501(c)3 for helping victims of natural disasters.
Individuals may send donation checks to: Disaster Relief Fund, c/o International Brotherhood of Teamsters, 25 Louisiana Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20001.
