It’s impossible to describe just how hard the last two weeks have been for the millions of Haitians both in Haiti and in the US. As the hours and days ticked by, the hope of rescuing people has dwindled. The country is faced with the grim reality of the magnitude of their loss while the immense task of recovery and rebuilding looms before them.
Thousands of Haitian nurses, nursing home workers and home care attendants are members of SEIU, and as a union, we have been working to support them and their families in this difficult time. As Haiti continues picking up the pieces in Port au Prince and the surrounding areas, our continued support will be critical. Just ask Roberson Louis Jeune, one of our members from near Pittsburgh: