Every day across North America UA members are involved in community projects and a whole host of charitable activities that support families and those in need, regardless of union affiliation.
This generosity exemplifies what is best about the UA—the spirit of brotherhood and sisterhood that is the true heart of the UA.
Justin Walters
Local 78
Last week our brothers and sisters at UA local 78 experienced a tragic loss. Justin Walters organizer, union brother, and a personal friend of mine passed away. He leaves behind a beautiful family who needs our help. Please help here.
Nin Burns
Local 398
Hello, My name is Nin S. Burns Sr. and I am fundraising for My Uncle Richard Loyd brother to my father Benjamin S. Burns Sr. I am raising funds to bring his 3 sons who are having financial difficulties from New York to California for their father’s funeral who they have not been able to see since approximately 2020. Please donate what is in your heart. I appreciate your time to care for our family! Thank you & God Bless. Please help here.
Devin graduated from the apprenticeship last year, but was unable to attend his graduation because he needed to be with his wife who was in the hospital. Devin has been a hand for ACCO for the last three years and has only worked for two contractors. Devin, his wife and daughter need our help. Please read their story here.
Matt Fulkerson
Local 398
November 10, 2023, Matt was pulling in to his own drive way when his vehicle was struck by a drunk driver. As of today 11-13-2023 Matt remains in a comma. Matt has a wife and 7 month old that need our help.
Thomas Ortega
Local 398
October 14, 2023 at approximately 8:30pm, Thomas Ortega and Lizz Mason Ortega, were in a tragic motorcycle accident on Amargosa Road, in Victorville, CA. They left behind three children that could use our help.
Rachel Ordunez
Local 398
Rachel is integral part H.L. Moe team. Rachel is no longer able to work and Juan, as her primary caretaker, is now tasked with taking care of Rachel and their children which has pulled him away from his work as a plumber where he has been a member of Local 398 for nearly 20 years. They need our help. Please read her story here.
Local 398
Cole WATTS
Son of Dan Watts, Local 398
Cole has just had a Major Spinal Surgery. He was diagnosed with Scheuermann kyphosis a few years back, which is a very debilitating Spinal Disease, which limits his movement, and times causes severe pain, which is almost unmanageable with pain meds or injections, or epidural. Yesterday at St Josephs Hospital, he had a Posterior Spinal Instrumented Fusion procedure done. Basically, a Metal Rod in his spine with many Screws. The Surgery went well but Cole has a long road to recovery. It will take about 1 year for him to get 80% heeled, and Months of Physical Therapy. We are putting together a nice care package for Cole when he comes home from the hospital. I have been approached by many asking if they can help, so If anyone would like to donate, we welcome any contributions you would like to make to his care package. Thoughts and prayers are also welcome.
UA Local 398, the Benchmark for Productivity 