The ICEM supports the International Trade Union Confederation-led trade union appeal for victims of the earthquake disaster in Haiti. The trade union relief work is being carried out primarily by ITUC’s affiliates in the Dominican Republic, in cooperation with Haitian colleagues across the border.

We urge ICEM affiliates to support this Appeal.

Funds for the appeal can be transferred to the following ITUC bank account:

No. 375-1008200-61
Banque ING, Brussels Branch Institutionals, 1 rue du Trone, B-1000 Brussels
Code IBAN: BE 62375100820061
Code BIC/Swift: BBRUBEBB

The ITUC requests that the words “SOS Solidarity – Haiti” are included with each transfer to this account.

ITUC General Secretary Guy Ryder has called for the cancellation of Haiti’s debt, in the aftermath of the disaster, to increase the country’s chances of reconstruction.

As has been widely reported in the mainstream media, the huge earthquake hit Haiti on 12 January, and was followed by a number of aftershocks. Along with the reported death toll of over 100,000, Haiti’s infrastructure has been severely damaged, with many buildings and roads completely destroyed. The humanitarian situation is desperate and aid is needed.

Once the immediate humanitarian effort passes, the solidarity campaign will continue to use funds raised to help Haitians in their recovery from this natural disaster.