Laborers Local 110 donates $10K to $5 for the Fight fund

By SHERI GASSAWAY
Assistant Editor

Sunset Hills, MO – Laborers Local 110 has donated $10,000 to the St. Louis Labor Council’s Robert E. Kelly $5 for the Fight fund to help union families facing financial hardship.

The Fight Fund is administered by the United Way and makes payments directly to vendors and service providers to help union members with rent and mortgage payments, utilities, medical bills and other needs. The fund is now a 501c3 charity, so all donations are tax deductible.

“We are so grateful for the donation,” said Missouri AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Merri Berry. “It helps keep the lights on, a roof overhead and food on the table for a union member in need. This makes a difference for those who may be struggling in life.”

Local 110 President Rob Reed said the union usually gives its members gift cards to Schnucks during its annual Christmas party, and Schnucks in turn donates a percentage of the total purchase back to the union.

“We used the money Schnucks returned to us for last year’s gift cards to make the Fight Fund donation,” Reed said. “We are always happy to help our union brothers and sisters in need, and for some, the need can be great.”

YOU CAN HELP
Donations to the $5 for the Fight Fund can be made by check or online. One hundred percent of each donation goes directly to the fund. There are two ways to donate:

• Mail a check or money order to $5 for the Fight, c/o St. Louis Labor Council, 3301 Hollenberg Drive, Bridgeton, Mo. 63044; please include your union affiliation.
• Online – Visit labortribune.com/5-for-the-fight to make a secure one-time donation or an automatic monthly deduction.

All efforts to promote and service the fund are donated by the Labor Council, United Way and the Labor Tribune.