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It was noted that the national..." alt=""/><noscript><img src="https://www.21cpw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/west-pa-solidarity-hurricane-harvey-relief-800x429.png" width="0" height="0" style="width:0;height:0;" data-pin-description="August 30, 2017 The Committee was convened in an unscheduled meeting today to discuss and consider the effects that hurricane Harvey has had and is having on our sisters and brother post office workers and retirees in the affected areas of Texas and Louisiana. It was noted that the national..." alt=""/></noscript></div><p><strong>August 30, 2017</strong><br /> The Committee was convened in an unscheduled meeting today to discuss and consider the effects that hurricane Harvey has had and is having on our sisters and brother post office workers and retirees in the affected areas of Texas and Louisiana.</p><p><a href="http://postalrelief.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="alignright wp-image-56074 size-medium" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=" data-lazy-src="https://www.21cpw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/PERF-Harvey-300x294.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="294" data-wp-pid="56074" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.21cpw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/PERF-Harvey-300x294.jpg 300w, https://www.21cpw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/PERF-Harvey.jpg 438w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><noscript><img class="alignright wp-image-56074 size-medium" src="https://www.21cpw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/PERF-Harvey-300x294.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="294" data-wp-pid="56074" srcset="https://www.21cpw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/PERF-Harvey-300x294.jpg 300w, https://www.21cpw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/PERF-Harvey.jpg 438w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></noscript></a>It was noted that the national unions have publicized their reaction to the situation through various means such as email blasts, web site reports, and direct contact with activists throughout the country. An emphasis was placed on seeking monetary contributions to the <a href="http://postalrelief.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Postal Employees Relief Fund, or PERF</span></a>. Apart from this vehicle, several public relief and charity groups, such as the <a href="https://www.redcross.org/donate/hurricane-harvey" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="color: #0000ff;">American Red Cross</span></a>, are also seeking cash contributions. As has been the case recently, despicable scammers are out in full force attempting to siphon off funding from legitimate agencies into their own pockets.</p><p>On the local scene, various initiatives were discussed. However, since the full Committee was not able to meet on such short notice, final consensus was not possible. 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