Ohio Council 8 Leadership Rallying Help for Haiti.

January 21, 2010

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

At this moment of urgent need, the Haitian government - and the people of Haiti - have asked for help from the world community. Those of us who can must heed this call in whatever way possible.

AFSCME International is donating $25,000 in relief funds to the Solidarity Center's Earthquake Relief for Haitian Workers fund and AFSCME Ohio Council 8 is donating $5,000.

In addition, we encourage affiliates, members and staff to go to the AFLCIO Solidarity Center website at: www.solidaritycenter.org and click on the words "donate now." Please type "AFSCME" when asked for your union affiliation. You can also send a check to:

Solidarity Center Education Fund

888 16th Street, N.W., Suite 400

Washington, DC 20006

Designate the name of the fund (e.g., Earthquake Relief for Haitian Workers) in the memo line of the check. The Solidarity Center Education Fund is a tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

After making your contribution, please contact Edie Spears, (614-841-1918) our Executive Assistant, with the amount. Locals and individuals making donations will be acknowledged.

In Solidarity,

John A. Lyall, President

Harold Mitchell, First Vice President