Service + Solidarity Spotlight: ATU Donates $25K to Labor’s Ukraine Relief Fund

Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story.

The Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) announced a donation of $25,000 to the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) relief fund to provide immediate support to Ukrainian refugees. The relief fund is helping the ITUC’s Ukrainian labor organizations and providing basic needs for the growing number of refugees.

“We are beyond inspired by the strength and courage of the Ukrainian people bravely defending their country in this war with Russia,” said ATU International President John Costa. “Many Ukrainian civilians have tragically lost their lives. Families have been torn apart and forced to flee their homes amid the destruction and violence of the war. We are hopeful that this donation for the millions of refugees will help those most in need of care.”