A Race To Help
While much of this blog focuses on the tragedies that happen surrounding construction accidents in New York, a bright spot has been found. Father Brian Jordan ran the New York City marathon on Sunday with a specific goal in mind: to help start a fund for families of construction workers killed on the job.
Jordan is a priest who was a spiritual advisor to crews at the World Trade Center site. He was particularly affected by two crane accidents that killed eight workers last spring. He decided to run to honor all 21 city construction workers who have died this year and to launch a foundation to help those who are left behind.
"Construction workers work by the hour. Even though they’re members of the unions, there’s no widow and children’s benefit fund for them. So myself and a bunch of labor leaders began to discuss this," said Jordan. "As of Monday, we are beginning a construction worker’s relief fund."
The Building Trades and Construction Council will oversee the fund. Jordan says anyone can donate money towards the cause.