CSA helps keep Teamster rolling

Gabriel Rozzi Sr. has been a UPS driver at the Lauren Center in Laurel, Maryland for eight years. The Teamsters Local 639 member lives with an auto-immune issue that compromises his ability to fight infections, making him especially at-risk to the coronavirus. Two weeks ago, with Gabriel’s life at risk, his physician pulled him off the job, but he could only take sick leave without pay, which created a financial hardship. Gabriel (photo) reached out to the Community Services Agency, which, through its Emergency Assistance Fund, was able to help him with his car payment. In an interview with Union City yesterday, Gabriel expressed his appreciation to the labor movement for this timely assistance. “We’re happy to have been able to help our union brother out in his time of need,” said CSA Executive Director Sonte DuCote, “and we wish him continued health.”

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