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EPMU Pike River Miners Family Support Trust

26 November, 2010
The Engineering, Printing & Manufacturing Union (EPMU) is setting up a fund for the 29 families affected by the Pike River mine tragedy.

“Eleven of the 16 miners killed were our comrades in the union, including EPMU delegate Blair Sims,” says EPMU national secretary Andrew Little.

“The cause of the disaster is not known and is unlikely to be known for many months, and the families will face hardship.”

“Now is the time to give practical support to the families.”

“The EPMU is assisting by setting up the ‘EPMU Pike River Miners Family Support Trust’ to collect donations to support the 29 families.”

“Half of the funds donated will be contributed to the community fund being administered by the Grey District Council and half will be used to establish a dedicated fund for the education of the children of those killed. The trustees will be local union members.”

Donations can be made at any Kiwibank branch or direct to bank account: Kiwibank 38-9011-0165987-00

Cheques made out to "EPMU Pike River Miners Family Support Trust" can also be sent by post, care of EPMU, PO Box 14-277, Kilbirnie, Wellington 6241.

ENDS

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