Electrical Workers Donate Gear To Hospitals In Essex, Elsewhere

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Electrical workers in North Jersey recently pitched in for a big donation of personal protective gear to 17 local hospitals.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 164 donated $50,000 in PPE to seventeen hospitals in Bergen, Hudson, and Essex counties. The donations included KN95 masks, gowns, hand sanitizer and food.

“On behalf of IBEW Local 164 and our 3,000 members, thank you to all of our hospitals for your courage and leadership during these trying times,” Business Manager Daniel Gumble said. “Your experience and expertise saved countless lives and your work brought pride to our community. As this pandemic continues, IBEW Local 164 will continue to support you in any way we can.”

“At this time, we have beaten this virus back, but the fight is not over,” Assistant Business Manager Thomas Sullivan added. “We are hopeful these supplies will ensure you will be sufficiently stocked up for the second wave we all fear.”

IBEW Local 164 has more than 3,000 members who live and work in Bergen, Hudson, and Essex counties.

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