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As one of the biggest industrial actions in recent history enters its fifth week in the United States, the Communications Workers of America is asking for donations to striking Verizon workers determined to protect decent jobs at America’s largest wireless telecoms provider.

“The decision to strike is never easy,” says CWA President Christopher Shelton. “A strike brings financial stress not just to the strikers, but to their families, their communities, and everyone who depends on them.”

Union members have gone weeks without a paycheck and Verizon has terminated their health care coverage. As a result the CWA has set up the Verizon Striking Families Solidarity Fund to make sure that members who are facing financial hardship during the strike have a place to turn.

Donations may be made by going to StandUpToVerizon.com/solidarity. Checks should be made out to Verizon Striking Families Solidarity Fund and mailed to Strikers Solidarity Fund, 501 Third St NW, Washington DC 20001. Contributions will go to help CWA and IBEW strikers.

Any financial support will help the most vulnerable strikers and their families.