LOCAL199 FLOODED!

Sisters and Brothers,

The recent flooding in Iowa has been a tremendously trying time for our SEIU Local 199 family. We know of at least fifty members who have had their homes ravaged or destroyed by this natural disaster, the full effects of which are just coming to be known now. Our hearts go out to them. Please know that we are in the process of assessing how many others might have suffered losses as a result of these floods, so that we can reach out to them as well.

We have created web pages (click link below) with information to help those dealing with the results of the flood as they

begin to rebuild their lives. Additionally, when we become aware of volunteer opportunities in our communities, we will pass that along to you as well.

More importantly, we have created the SEIU Local 199 Disaster Relief Fund, which will collect money to help our union brothers and sisters. If you would like to send a donation, you can do so by writing a check to the fund and sending it to:

SEIU Local 199
415 10th Ave Suite # 3
Coralville, Iowa 52241

As you no doubt have noticed, we have a new address. That is because our previous offices were destroyed in the flooding. So while we are helping our members get back on their feet, we are working hard to keep the union operating as seamlessly as possible.

Just as we are Stronger Together in the work place, SEIU’s combined strength will help us all weather this difficult period. I know that we will be a better union when we emerge on the other side of all this.

In Solidarity,

Cathy Glasson, RN

President

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