MUA widow donates union aid appeal

Union workers across the nation are taking action into their own hands

The hotel union activists have called on local management to match dollar-for-dollar money raised by the union at this site.

NSW LHMU Secretary, Annie Owens, said her union backed this important initiative.

" Where ever our members are raising money in the workplace employers will be called upon to match workers' donations," Annie Owens said.

NSW LHMU financial members, whose families are directly affected by the tsunami crisis, are being asked to contact Mark Boyd, the NSW LHMU Assistant Secretary - at 02 8204 7204 or nswlhmu@lhmu.org.au - to discuss possible financial help and support.

The LHMU has now donated a minimum of $30,000 to the trade union initiative with the LHMU National Secretary, Jeff Lawrence, predicting more money will be raised by his 130,000 union members.

- Read more about the LHMU activity in raising money for tsunami aid

- Get info about making a donation through Union Aid Abroad - APHEDA

- Read how unions across the globe are responding

For further comment and information

ACTU's Ian Wilson 0408 513 849

Annie Owens LHMU NSW Secretary, 02 8204 7200 or 0425 214 881

For further information

Contact:	Andrew Casey
Union:	Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Workers Union
Phone:	8204 7206
Fax:	92821 4480
Email:	andrewc@lhmu.org.au
WWW:	http://www.lhmu.org.au/