This morning we were devastated to hear about a shooting at a transit facility in San Jose had that injured and killed multiple Valley Transit Authority workers. Below is a message from our affiliate in the region, with a link to a fund you can donate to if you would like to support the victims and their families. Help the Partnership for Working Families stand up for our communities. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 
 

Dear John,

This morning we were devastated to hear about a shooting at a transit facility in San Jose had that injured and killed multiple Valley Transit Authority workers. Below is a message from our affiliate in the region, with a link to a fund you can donate to if you would like to support the victims and their families.

In solidarity,

Partnership for Working Families


Support victims of the tragedy at VTA

We were heartbroken to hear the news this morning of a mass shooting at the VTA light rail yard. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and all VTA workers. 

These are our brothers and sisters in the labor movement, and we are here for them with love, solidarity, and support.

Many of you have asked how you can help.

Tax deductible donations in support of victims and their families can be made through Working Partnerships USA's Union Community Resources program.

Donations will be used to support those directly impacted by this tragedy.

If you or anyone you know was impacted by this shooting, please call (408) 809-2122.

In solidarity,

Jean Cohen
Executive Officer, South Bay AFL-CIO Labor Council

Derecka Mehrens
Executive Director, Working Partnerships USA


If you'd prefer to make a donation via check, please mail it to:

Working Partnerships USA - Union Community Resources
2302 Zanker Rd
San Jose, CA 95131
Please include "UCR - VTA" in the memo line.