John —
Federal workers dedicate their careers to public service and the greater good. That's particularly true in the DC region, which is home to the highest share of federal workers in the country.
The unprecedented disruptions happening right now in the federal government will create uniquely difficult hardships in our region. While the labor movement fights to keep workers in their jobs, our communities can also work to reduce the impact of these hardships.
The Federal Worker Solidarity Fund, hosted by the Community Services Agency of the Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO, is a way for everyone to support fired federal workers who are now experiencing financial hardship. Donate to the Fund today to support workers in our region:
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Donate to the Solidarity Fund
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Federal workers dedicate their lives to our communities. Now, as thousands of workers in our region have been unjustly fired from their jobs, it's time to give back.
Your donation to the Fund will help fired federal workers put food on the table, get life-saving medication, and remain in their home during this time of hardship. More information about the Fund is available on our website and donations are 100% text deductible. Donate today to the Federal Worker Solidarity Fund.
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Applications to the Fund are now open. Federal workers part of a union or non-unionized who have lost the job as a result of recent terminations, firings, and lay-offs due to no fault of their own are eligible to request support from this fund. Workers must live in the jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO or the Northern Virginia Labor Federation.
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This Fund will cover up to $500, one time, for emergency financial needs including food, prescriptions, or past-due bills for rent, mortgage, utilities, cell phone, internet, car payments, insurance, or medical bills. Payments will be made directly to creditor institutions, not individuals, and supporting documents verifying financial need and federal government employment status are required.
The labor movement is built on solidarity, and now is a moment to put that into action. Donate to or request support from the Federal Worker Solidarity Fund and be part of helping federal workers throughout the DC region.
Sincerely,
Community Services Agency
of the Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO
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