The union supporting Democrat National Committee (DNC) staffers launched a GoFundMe after workers were laid off.
The campaign aims to raise $25,000 to aid the staffers.
“Last week, 2/3 of DNC staff was laid off with little notice and no severance. We are heartbroken to see our colleagues—who dedicated countless hours to electing Democrats up and down the ballot—depart under these circumstances, and we are furious with DNC leadership for failing to provide severance to those affected,” the GoFundMe page says.
“As such, we are creating a relief fund which will directly aid staff members, including single parents and workers expecting children, impacted by the recent layoffs,” it continues. “The funds raised will be distributed equally to any laid-off member who opts in to receive funds. We hope these funds can soften the economic blow for those impacted.”
The funding page noted that the contributions are “not a replacement for the severance we are still fighting for on behalf of our colleagues.”
“This fund is overseen by current and former DNC Staff Union leaders, who pledge to make the administration of this account transparent. For questions or concerns, reach out to us.”
A DNC spokesperson told Fox News Digital in a statement on the matter, “Every cycle, political organizations scale up to meet the demands, and as the cycle comes to a close, it’s a tough reality of our industry that we must part with talented, hardworking staff.”
At the time of writing, the GoFundMe has raised $17,206, or 69% of its goal.
