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Democracy Awakening Communique I 2 before themeeting withhermanager. She neededto vent, butshewasatwork anddidn’ttrustherco-workers. officeher manager’s to discussadditionaljobdutiesthatwillbeassignedto her. Narishawasalready stressed enough well. TheicingonNarisha’sfocusing intheworkplace. Herdayisnotgoingvery cake comeswhensheiscalledinto andsheishavingproblems Narisha Smithson*isexperiencingsomechallengesathome,shefellonherwayto work, *Hypothetical Local 1180 members 1180 Local *Hypothetical headed her way. Her manager If Narishathought shehadabad dayatwork earlier, shedidn’trealize what was immediately sentitto themanager. a mutualfriendof is herboss.Whenshe saw Narisha’sfriend atwork, post, thefriend What Narishadidnotrealizethat oneof is herFacebookalso her friends,whois by name inher post, but used alltypes of profanityto her supervisor as shevented. would validate her feelings. Herein liesthe problem, however. Shenotonlyreferred Narisha told shewould be on herself Facebook on her own time and that her friends know hermanageranyway. of “freefall into thecategory speech”—andbesides,her Facebook friendsdonot Facebook and figured there would be little harm inventing, as her comments would Narisha went home andcouldnot still shake her anger of the day. Shesignedonto done via social media. Your Wednesday night plans posted on Facebook can easily While co-workers usedto gather around the water cooler to gossip,now it’s also where itmight behoove you to thinktwice. ofget aglimpse whoyou are outsidetheconfinesof thework environment.is This with your boss, or a co-worker follows you on Instagram, you are allowing them to search process, butin“checking in”ontheir employees. Whenyou become“friends” boss canbe, too. Management uses socialmediaasakey tool notonlyinthe job per day.logging 1.72hours Whileyou are checkingyour social mediaaccounts, your ing 17timesaday, wakinghour, meaningatleastonceevery withtheaverage user ing to recent research, peopleintheU.S.checktheirsocialmediaaccountsastagger Social media was born in the new when millennium Facebook was launched. Accord- privilegewasrevoked.of thesystem, herFMLA was foundguiltyand suspended for 25 dayswithout pay. Asaresult of Brandi’s abuse and as aresult, Local 1180 for assistance. Brandi had charged her time off to FMLA, approached by her manager for a meeting about her time off and she had to engage social mediaand showed her posts to management. When Brandi returned, she was toNeedless say,of some Brandi’s friendsatwork were also connected to hervia whole experienceonFacebook and Instagram. went to Florida to relax with her girlfriends, was having a great time, and shared the though she waseventually approved, shefeltstressed andinneedof avacation. She Brandi had a difficult timewith the application process,Leave and al- Act (FMLA). daily activity at work so sheapplied for time off through the Family and Medical In aseparate case,BrandiBeyer* developedthat were healthissues impacting her 25 dayswithoutpay, althoughtheUniondidsave herjob. ous reasons. She was found guilty of her actions and as a result, was suspended for that required aLocal1180representativetask forobvi- defendingher—notasimple and upper management called her in for a meeting Social Media Social Media - nocuous you thinkitmightbe— couldbemisinterpreted bythepowersthat be. all the time you are spending on social media, or whether your post — however in- Before you “like” your friend’s status update, consider whether your bosswilllike trail thatconnectsback to you andyour family. posting, then you should not be posting it. Remember that social media is a written as the case may be. If you have to think twice about what youor don’t work, are ways and bad. Now social mediaisraisingthe stakes by disrupting the way we work, Advancing technology has long been a catalyst for change in the workplace, in good from work isconsidered time,orstillwork time. personal accesssocialmediaontheirbreaks,ers asitleadsto thequestionof whether a break A large devices brought problem to ariseswhen work work. portable their personal does not prevent people fromcertainly usingsocialmediaon their own time from more thanhalfof nowblock socialmediaaccessattheworkplace, U.S.employers it reality isthat you were postingduring the work day. Recent trends show that while the phoneortablettoyou postduringabreak are from usingyour ownsmart work, from work andfrom home.You nevergoing to knowwhois seethem.Two, even if The problem ismulti-faceted. One, be extremely careful with your social mediaposts maximizesocialbusiness.com sumsitallupbest: tocess sofar in fighting for members keep their jobs, the following that appeared on caught in socialmediasnafus. WhiletheUnionhashadsomesuc- defend members Unfortunately, Local 1180 hasbeen in the position numerous timesof having to in linewhenlayoffs occur, allbased onyour unflattering socialmediaactivity. seriously, you could beskippedover forapromotion, oryoufirst mightfindyourself friends inreal life.Eventhat co-workers is worse couldtake andmanagers you less become foodforfodder. People whoare your Facebook “friends”mightnotbeyour employee’s claimbedismissed.” ployer did justthatand the General Counselof theNLRBrecommended that the with “F”)]. . . FIRE ME . . . Make(starting my day . . .” And, guess what? The em- staying away fromme, you knowIdon’tbite[tongue] my anymore, [EXPLETIVE among other things that the employer is “fullof [expletive] .Theyseemto be help anemployee who participated inaFacebook ‘group message’and posted, hot water. Forexample,ina decision from May 2013, not even the NLRB could are not protected, and they get themselves, and their Facebook friends, into of posts, videos,or photos, personal people often find ways to postthingsthat find waystosometimes saythat laws or ‘free types speech’shouldprotect certain were Facebook friends. While the National Labor Relations Board andthe Courts ing, andthenaco-worker asupervisor/manager, orworse, it becausethey sees “People get ‘Facebook Fired’ when they post thingsthey should not be post

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Almost everyone is on social media these days, including your boss and the HR department. Although Facebook has been around for 10 years, it seems people still haven’t learned to think about how their posts could impact their careers. Take a look at your social media accounts; are you posting something that could lead to your termination? By now, most companies have social media policies. Do you know yours? If not, familiarize yourself with it. If your company doesn’t have a formal policy in place —and even when they do — it’s better to be safe than sorry by keeping the following guidelines in mind: DO DOn’t Be smart about what you post Friend co-workers you don’t trust or your boss It’s obviously a bad idea to complain about your boss or co-workers or Be careful about which co-workers you’re friends with online as you to say anything negative about your employer on social media. Grip- never know how good a “friend” they really are. Since your boss can ing online may feel therapeutic, but it can also hurt your career. make your work life wonderful or miserable, avoid the latter by keeping social media out of the equation. Help shed a positive light on your employer Many companies like to use your network to promote what they are Complain about work doing and keep people engaged. So it’s great to add all your new co- It’s Thursday night and you have to stay late to finish an expense re- workers if you don’t use social media as a place to vent or post what port while your friends are out tasting margaritas at a new happy hour could be considered inappropriate or questionable material. hotspot. Yes, that’s very frustrating. No, you should not share that any- Be proactive and thoughtful where on the internet. Keep your complaints out of the virtual world. Make conscious decisions about which of your social profiles are public and which are private. A lot of new graduates choose to make Be too casual Twitter public and Facebook private, but make those choices based Make sure your posts reflect the best version of you. That means no catty on what you are most comfortable with and what you can stick with. comments, snarky replies, or mentions of hot button topics like religion Eliminate things you wouldn’t want a superior to see. or politics that might be inappropriate for some workplaces. Keep your language clean and professional. Be authentic There is a fine balance to be struck between being you and being inap- Play hooky and tell propriate. Look to your new peers who have been at the company for Whether it’s cutting work for a doctor’s appointment, to sleep late, or a few months or years to see how they are walking that line. phoning in sick so you can catch a movie, make sure you don’t post about your adventures where anyone might see. Consider the following Will you be able to stand in front of others and speak freely about Post about something illegal your post without wavering? Is your post considered social media Whether it’s sharing a cocktail recipe if you’re under 21, pictures with bullying or stalking? Would you be able to defend your post to a drug paraphernalia, or a silly pose with a stolen street sign that has your union representative, judge, or current or future employer if neces- name on it, don’t post about it publicly. sary? Is your post teetering on the edge of sexism, racism, gender bashing, etc.? Post harmful information Remember Social media should not be used in the workplace or to harm anyone. Social media is used by potential employers, law enforcement and The result of a potential harmful post can be considered unlawful and in some cases, current employers. People put so much information legal action could be taken against you. on social media that authorities/employers can easily investigate and learn all about you before they ever meet you.

Taken in part from “Career Advice”

When in doubt, use The Communique test: If you wouldn’t want it on the front page of the Communique, don’t put it anywhere on the web! CWA 1180 Retirees Division Years and Still Going Strong! It’s been said 20 According to data released by the that retirement is when Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Retirees generally spend their new found free 1. time sleeping a little later, working you stop living at work and around the house, and watching a lot more TV.” But it is much more than that. It is a great time for you to enjoy the many activities you always loved and begin working at living. It’s Currently Local 1180 dreamed of and now have more time to has more than do! Thanks to the vision of CWA Local 1180 nearly 20 years ago, retirees can also been said that retirement is find plenty of opportunities to fill their time right at the Union itself. “We do it all,” Suzanne Beatty, Director of CWA having the ability to do what you 6,000 1180 Retiree Division, said regarding Retirees the events and programs offered in the Division. “We offer computer want, when you want. No matter technology, exercise classes, benefits counseling, exciting trips, and special events. One thing all the events have in common is that everyone is glad to see how you look at retirement, it’s you, and you feel most welcome. This is particularly important because retirees, not knowing what to expect, can often something that is on the minds of feel isolated in new environments. WE DO IT ALL WE DO IT Come try it out. You decide; you won’t be disappointed. After all, it’s your almost every worker around the benefit, come and use it.”

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retirees are asked is what they 2. While no longer considered active members, retirees are far from inactive. “Most people who are employed full time spend seven or more hours at work each day. plan to do with all their spare Once you retire, much of the time you used to spend working turns into leisure time. People ages 65 to 74 spent an average of about seven hours per day on time now that they don’t leisure activities in 2012,” according to the most recent American Time Use Survey, “compared to just over five hours among the total population age 15 and older.” have to work. That’s where the CWA Local 1180 Retiree Division comes into play. Born as a result of the vision of President Arthur Cheliotes and the Executive Board, the Union wanted to develop a program for retirees that would meet their social, educational, and lifestyle needs and interests in retirement. So in 1996, Cheliotes and the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to create this new Division. Barbara Bailey, a union member who had recently retired at the time, was appointed Acting Director until a permanent Director was hired. The Union was looking for a Certified Social Worker to manage and direct the programs. Communique I 4 Communique Most retirees are prepared for more free time and less stress, but some other aspects of retirement could be unexpected. A hardy personality and positive mental attitude will help you find meaningful CWA 1180 Retirees Division engagement during this exciting time of life and help you navigate the unpredicted twists and turns of retirement. Years and Still Going Strong! by Carole Silverman

On March 31, 1997, Suzanne Creary-Beatty was hired to direct the Special Events; Lynda Hogan, Assistant to the Director, Retiree Benefit; Amber Retiree Division. She is a LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker), Mathis, Administrative Assistant; Jonathan Lane, Retiree Member Specialist; Certified as AWSW-G (Advanced Social Work in Gerontology), and and Indra Subryan, Retiree Benefits Specialist, fill in to manage the numerous 3. holds multiple specialty certificates. Suzanne and her staff of five are daily tasks that make the Department a success. friendly, keep a positive attitude, and always look out for the retirees Creary-Beatty said “the importance of having a Retiree Division in a union by trying to keep them happy and satisfied with the many interesting is two-fold. First, retirees have benefits through Collective Bargaining, such programs offered in the Division. as general medical, optical, prescription drugs, and dental benefits. The With such a busy division, it takes an entire staff to meet the needs Retiree Division is a benefit program providing services related to wellness, of the 6,000-plus retirees. That’s where Suzanne’s five staff members education, leisure and lifestyle aimed at improving the lives of the retirees come into play — Diane Mason-Smith, Assistant to the Director, throughout the course of their retirement. Funds are provided in order to actualize this benefit for the welfare of the members. Second, it is a great way The Retiree Division sponsors a number of classes for retirees to keep retirees connected to the union, its mission, and activities. throughout the year, including the highly popular computer 4. classes on how to use Facebook, taking control of your Iphone and Ipad, Smart phone and tablet photography, and making flyers and letters with Microsoft. Staying fit 5.Seminars as a retiree is also important and the Retiree Division does its Monthly seminars and events educate best to help retirees lead a healthy lifestyle. Exercise classes retirees on their benefits and bring vary by fitness ability but include Hudson River Walking, important speakers like city landlord which gets everyone outside to the beautiful river as a group; activists, and Medicare and home chair dance, which gets you fit while sitting down; stretching, health care experts. The monthly Mix which helps to increase range of motion; Zumba and line and Mingle offers retirees a chance dancing that shake things up with fast paced, to get together in an informal social 6. The Retiree Division also offers energetic aerobic dance to Latin and Salsa beats. setting based on the theme of the special trips throughout the year. (see next page for full schedule of events and times.) month. For example, Valentine’s Day in This year, in celebration of its 20th February, St. Patrick’s Day in March, and anniversary, the Retiree Division the holiday party in December. Other will be going to Lake George and Classes events like luncheons marking Martin Lake Placid for four days, Hudson Luther King, Jr. Day, Mother’s Day, and Valley for three days, Nashville, Father’s Day provide a lovely meal and Tennessee for six days and Amish time to celebrate. Movie Mondays are Country for two days. These trips a great way to catch up on the latest fill up fast, so as soon as retirees movie you may have missed at the local TRIPS get notice of the events, they movie theatre. should contact the Retiree Division and sign up immediately. [Full list of retiree classes on page 18]

Creary-Beatty said the Local 1180 Retiree Division wants to make sure that retirees do not spend too much time alone by giving them plenty of options for activities that will allow them to socialize. “Without a job to go to every day, retirees could find themselves spending an increasing amount of time alone. Ac- cording to some recently statistics by the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 44 percent of Americans ages 65 and older live alone. Unless you sign up for a volunteer position or make an effort to socialize on a regular basis, you could become bored and lonely, she said.

Currently the union has more than 6,000 retirees — 4,000 in the New York area and 2,000 across the country. The Division holds a Southern State Conference once a year to bring together union Retirees, Every day for the keep them updated on health benefits, and offer a chance to meet other retirees in their area. So far, next the Division has held conferences in Tampa, Atlanta, Charlotte, West Palm Beach, and Ft. Lauderdale. 20 years, another With all that the CWA Local 1180 Retiree Division offers, members have something to look forward to when they retire. g 8,000 boomers will turnbaby 65. In 2015, people aged 65 and older accounted for 15% of the population in the That’s roughly one person U.S. By 2050, they are expected to make up more than 22% of the population. (U.S. Census Bureau, 2016) every 10 seconds.

know? (AARP, 2015) Seniors spend a lot of time doing leisure activities, seven to eight hours a day. did you

(Bureau of Labor Statistics, June 24, 2015) Communique I 6 Security Benefit Fund &HealthandHospitalization Updates Local 1180 PRESCRIBED PREVENTATIVE onJuly1,2016,asfollows: Benefit Planwillchangestarting CBP, your prescription drugcoverage andthatof your dependents undertheCWA Local1180SecurityBenefitsFundPrescription you are coveredAs aresult of byGHI changesto theGHICBPMedicalPlanadopted byEmblemHealth,if(and onlyif) EMBLEM GHI CBP MEDICATIONS Medical Plan $0 COPAYMENTS Preventative Medicationsalsoeffective July1,2016. without charge to you . Local1180nolongerwillprovide coverage forthese listed below will beprovided byyour Emblem GHICBPcoverage onJuly1,2016, As mandated under the Affordable preventative Care Act, certain medications These changesdon emblemhealth.com/city specialty physicianpracticeof AdvantageCare Physicians(ACPNY), pleasevisit Care Physicians(PCP)orspecialists affiliatedFor alistof withthemulti- Primary • • • • • • Physical Therapy Radiology MRI/CAT/Hi-Tech Diagnostic/Lab Urgent Care Providers All otherSpecialty All otherPCPs ACPNY Specialist ACPNY PCP Benefits Summary smoking cessationprogram. these products, willonlybeeligiblethereafter iftheyare members ina Smoking cessationproducts –genericonly. sixmonthsof After providing Fluoride ingenericpillform forchildren sixmonthsupto agefive. pregnant through age50. Folic acidingenericform, .4to .8mg.once/dayforwomen who maybecome orlongtermnursing care facility). Vitamin D in generic form twice/day for those in an adult community (i.e., a or hospitalsuchasatapharmacy. Influenza andpneumoniaimmunizationsgiven outsideof adoctor’s office 55-79. Aspirin, genericonly, formenwho are age45-79andwomen whoare age or acpny.com t apply t $15 copay $15 copay $15 copay $15 copay $15 copay $15 copay $20 copay $15 copay Current Copay BENEFITNEWS S o Retiree $20 copay $50 copay $20 copay $50 copay $30 copay $15 copay $0 copay $0 copay July 1,2016Copay

call Empire BlueCross BlueShield hospitalbenefits, If you have anyquestionsaboutchanges to your City of NewYork Officeof Labor Relations atNYC.gov/olr. the website atemblemhealth.com/city. Monday to Friday, 8a.m.to 6p.m.ForTTY/TDD, please call711,orvisit at1.800.624.2414, benefits, pleasecallEmblemHealth Customer Service If you have any questions about the changes to your GHI CBP medical Questions be sure to destroy your previous card onceyou receive your newone. your plan changes.Pleasebeginusingitwhen claimingbenefits,and you approximately 10dayspriorto theJuly1,2016,effective date of Your newEmblemHealth(GHICBP)memberIDcard willbemailedto Emblem Health (GHICBP)MemberIDCards These services willbeavailable with$0copayments. These services be substantial. between theprovider’s feeandGHI’s reimbursement, whichmay applicable out-of-network cost-sharing plusthedifference to your current out-of-pocket costs. You will still pay any When usingout-of-network providers, there willbenochanges Routine physicals available. to network preventive services, The GHICBPprogram willenhancecoverage to provide for in- Non-Medicare EligibleDependentsONLY A please call212.966.5353. information onthe1180Prescription DrugProgram, For further Medicare eligibledependents. GOLD, orGHIMedicare andtheir eligiblemembers VYTRA EMPIRE BLUE CR CIGNA, AETNA, to note thatthesechangeshave onHIP, noeffect It isimportant Mammograms • • • • , andtheir ctives, Non-MedicareRetirees emblemhealth.com/city 1.800.433.9592, through NewYork CityPICAProgram, notthrough GHI. prevention ofdrugs from breast primary cancerare covered Prevention of Breast Cancerinwomen age35andolder. Allother version of the brand name Evista) is only covered for the Primary Prevention Roloxiphene of breastPrimary cancer: (genericonly prescriptions per365days. Bowel Preps: Ages50through 75;genericonly;limittwo Emergency contraception–presently, onlyPlanBisavailable. generic only. iii)vaginal rings.iv)IUDs,v)Femalecondoms.vi) FDA approved contraceptives: i) oral - generic only. ii) patch - Iron supplementsupto oneyear of age,genericonly. ? l Birth control prescriptions Birth l Immunizations or visite mpireblue.com/nyc for acomplete listof preventive services such asthoselisted below. Pleaserefer OSS BLUE SHIELD, METR l Colonoscopies You canalsovisitthe OPLUS

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Communique I 8 were onthesidelinesand didn’tgetinvolved Until theygot‘theBern,’ thesemillennials in politics.Nowtheyrepresent the bright sideof Americanpopulism. like Jeb Bushinfavor of Trump of establishment Republicans The rank-and-file’s rejection ago. tion of acentury them to thewhite Christianna and voting rightsandreturn they couldturn back civilrights stronghold over corporations, licans couldstop government’s what they should fear. If Repub- taxes, andregulations were government, unions,corporate porate elites convincedthem segregated communities;cor once hadprivilegesintheir based ongenderidentity. They their children into bathrooms guns orforce themto send was goingto take awaytheir tions suchassayingObama Party whileitcreated distrac Party wingof theRepublican Yet, they remained intheTea stole theirpensions. them from theirhomes, and sent theirjobsoverseas,evicted who riggedtheeconomyand ing theirelite corporate donors was onlyinterested insupport the Republican Establishment Many finallyfigured outthat back to theJimCrow days. ern strategy would bringthem licans followingNixon’s south- on thepromise thattheRepub - their owneconomicinterests porate Kool-Aid, voted against For decadestheydrankthecor Republicans. of aging,white, middle-class andhate to reveal thebigotry words andothereuphemisms ious rhetoric unmaskingcode emboldenedbyhisobnoxers - many DonaldTrump support represented inlargeby part a darkside.Thesideis it hasbothabrightsideand populism isawakening and The sleepinggiantof American American Populism —Which SideAre You On? President Arthur Cheliotes ------

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The dictionary defines democracy as a movement being instrumental in creating In the United States, a democratic country, system of government in which all the the minimum wage, social security, eight- every citizen has certain basic rights that people of a state are involved in making hour work day, weekend and overtime the state cannot take away. These rights decisions about its affairs. It consists of pay, Americans with Disabilities Act, and are universally recognized and guaran- four key elements: the Occupational Safety and Health Act. teed. Everyone has the right to their own beliefs, including their religious beliefs. • A political system for choosing and HUMAN RIGHTS Everyone has the right to seek different replacing the government through free Human rights justifiably belong to every sources of information and ideas. Every- and fair elections person and arise from simply being a hu- one has the right to associate with other man being — rights such as free speech • The active participation of the people, people, and to form and join organiza- and expression, education, a fair trial, and as citizens, in politics and civic life tions of their own choosing, including protection from torture. According to trade unions. • Protection of human rights of all many activist organizations, these human citizens rights came about after World War ll in It is very important to understand your • A rule of law in which the laws and reference to the treatment of Jews and rights so you can exercise them. Our fore- procedures apply equally to all citizens other groups by Nazis. In 1948, the United fathers in many cases sacrificed their lives Nations General Assembly adopted the to get and preserve many of the rights we Universal Declaration of Human Rights have today. However, the powers that be “As in the definition of democracy, we must hold and we now have the right to be treated in the 1 percent are counting on the 99 with respect and dignity. percent to be lackadaisical on these mat- all of our elected officials — those in the city council, ters. In some states it is now required to CIVIL RIGHTS state legislature, and congress — accountable for show government ID to vote. This passed It is well documented that civil rights are because we were not paying attention. their actions.” those rights that became law. Many of these rights originated between 1955 DEMOCRACY and 1968 with what is known as the As in the definition of democracy, we must UNIONS Civil Rights Movement that ended the hold all of our elected officials — those Unions have been around since the 1800s. segregation of black people. The move- in the city council, state legislature, and The purpose of unions was for workers ment consisted of non-violent protests, congress — accountable for their actions. to band together as one voice to ad- strikes, and civil disobedience acts like We have the power to put them in office dress their working conditions. Through the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Also, there and must utilize that same power to vote the years, unions have grown as more were various sit-ins because blacks were them out. We must be engaged in the workers see the benefits of being a part not allowed to enter restaurants. Most political process not just at election time of the labor movement. Union members notable were the ones in Alabama and but all the time. Although the 1 percenters today, through contract negotiations, have Greensboro, as well as the Selma-to- have money to donate to the politicians, seen the positive impact on their wages, Montgomery march. the 99 percent must rely on people power, bond together to make a difference, and benefits, working hours, health and safety Through these efforts came the Civil preserve our rights, not just for ourselves issues, and their due process rights. There Rights Act of 1964 that banned discrimi- but for our family and community. are more members in public sector unions nation based on color, race, religion, sex, than in private sector unions but all or national origin in employment practices It is time to stand up for your unions are under attack. and ended the unequal application of According to a Forbes 2012 article, the av- voter registration requirements and racial union rights, human rights erage annual income of the top 1 percent segregation in schools, workplaces, and but most importantly stand of the population is $717,000, compared public accommodations. up for democracy. Remember to the average income of the rest of the The following year, the Voting Rights democracy is for the people not population, which is around $51,000. Yet, Act of 1965 was enacted. It restored and despite this grandiose income, the top 1 protected voting rights. Section 2 of this the corporations. Get involved percent are doing their best to destroy act is very important as it is a general now! g unions. provision that prohibits every state and Some of this 1 percent are those who local government from imposing any funded the recent Supreme Court Case voting law that results in discrimination Friedrich vs. California Teachers Asso- against minorities. Other general provi- ciation that threatened the solvency of sions specifically outlaw literacy tests unions. With the sudden death of one of where individuals are required to pass the nine justices, however, the decision re- reading and writing tests in order to vote sulted in a 4-4 tie. The 1 percent will most and other devices that were historically likely continue their quest to dissolve used to disenfranchise minorities. unions as they are threatened by the labor Communique I 10 Standing Strong with Verizon Strikers end, thestrike cameto anend. unity to demandafaircontract.OnMemorialDayweek of Verizon workers bystandingtogether instrength and pated inamarch andrallyinlower Manhattaninsupport sisters from- Local1102.OnMay5th,1180partici in Staten strikingVerizon Islandto support brothers and Acevedo stopped onHylanBoulevard andNewDorpLane butions to healthcare costs.Recording Lourdes Secretary and demandedthatretirees greatly increase theircontri demanded therightto outsource callcenter jobsoverseas brothers andsisters withoutsidecontractors. Verizon with noregard to seniority, andreplace ourdisplaced the rightto transferworkers anywhere, implementlayoffs demands atthebargaining table.Verizon wasdemanding ship for45daysdueto Verizon’s unreasonable andgreedy Striking Verizon workers suffered incredible financialhard- Alan Goldblatt Retires Former Exec Board Member said. him well in his retirement," Cheliotes could always be counted on. We wish cal, andapleasure to work with.He "Alan was a great addition to our Lo- held inhishonor in Chelsea. a party presented Goldblatt with a plaque at retired. Cheliotes President Arthur AlanGoldblatthas Chairperson ties Committee onPeople withDisabili tive Board memberandCWA 1180 former longtimeCWA 1180Execu - inHRA, of43 years After Cityservice g Members

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- - the NewYork State AFL-CIO. Lane, DemocraticClubPresident, andontherightisDenisHughes,former President of received theJohnW. Lavelle Democratof theYear Award. isGary Pictured ontheleft He joinedotherhonorees, includingtheHon.LetitiaJames, NYC PublicAdvocate, who Jr. Labor Award onApril7bytheRichmondCounty(Staten Island)DemocraticClub. Cheliotes Van (center)President wasawarded Arthur withtheprestigious Harry Arsdale, to LaborMovement Honored for Commitment In Action these children. the recipient of thecollectioninorder to helpeasetheirload of providing for has doneremarkable work sofar. TheWomen’s Comittee choseCOPWA as Parents WithAIDS(COPWA). Theorganization wasestablishedin1995and and hatsduringthe2015holiday seasonthatwere donated to Children of The CWA Local1180Women’s Committee onceagaincollected socks,scarves, Holiday Collection Women’s Committee g g Press Conference on NYC Gender Wage Gap

On April 11, 2016, Public Advocate Letitia James released a report entitled “Advanc- ing Pay Equity in New York City: An analysis of the gender wage gap in New York City’s workforce.” We invite you and your mem- bers, supporters, and colleagues to join us as the Public Advocate shines a light on the wage gap in our City’s workforce. The report reveals that women employed by the New York City government experience a gender wage gap three times larger than women working in the private for-profit sector, and two and a half times larger than women working in the private not-for-profit sector. Additionally, the report finds that wage dis- parities for women of color in New York City are significantly worse than the national average. The report delivers five recommendations to remove remaining barriers women face in achieving pay equity. “Wage disparity strikes at the heart of our City’s values and sets us all back,” said Public Advocate Letitia James. “There is simply no excuse for women to be paid less than men. Whether you work in the public sector or the private sector, equal work must mean equal pay. As a government, we should be particularly alarmed that there is a disproportionately higher wage gap among municipal employees. While this issue isn’t new, it must be addressed with a focus and vigor worthy of our progressive city.” Attending the press conference from CWA Local 1180 were Vasiliki Seremetis, Zenola Fields, Union Attorney Yetta Kurland, First Vice President Gina Strickland, Secretary-Treasurer Gloria Middleton, and Execu- tive Board members Hilary Bloomfield, Lisa Lloyd, and Denise Gilliam. Also pictured with Public Advocate James are representatives from various advocacy groups. g

Prom Dress Drive 2016

This year, with the help of CWA members donating more than 100 dresses, shoes, and accessories, the Civil Rights & Equity Committee helped make a great impact on the lives of 300 young ladies with the Annual Cinderella Project Prom Dress Give- away, hosted by the CEO and Founder Gwen Richardson. As Local 1180 members assisted the ladies with their selections, it was overwhelming to see their excitement. Members of CWA once again made a positive impact by giving back to the com- munity. The Committee thanks everyone who donated. Pictured from left are Regina Kelly, Helen S. Jarrett, Stephanie Lindo (retiree), Carol Griffith, Hazel O. Worley, Kianna “Kee-Kee” Beckles, and Dana Holland. g

Harlem Hospital Union Day

CWA Local 1180 members visited Harlem Hospital with other union leaders to tout the benefits of belonging to the Union and why it’s important for everyone working for the City to band together in a sign of solidarity. From left: Anthony Scruggs, Executive Vice President of Local 768; Patti Jacobs, CWA Local 1180; Andre Green, Assist Director Law Enforcement Division of Teamsters Local 237; Roxanne Romney, NYS Nurses Associa- tion Representative; Nola Brooker, DC37 Director of Professional Division; Nate Franco, Local 768 Shop Steward; Herbrena Young, Local 1180 Shop Steward; and Darren Welty, Local 1180 Staff. g Women’s Committee Holiday Collection Day of Action

Members of the Bronx Community Coordinating Committee participated in an immigration mobilization event. Attending from the Union were Lilieth Ferguson, Michael Pricoli, Carolyn Chamorro, Marie Johnson, Darren Stukes, Hilary Bloomfield. g Lobbying What IsLobbyDay? true today. citizens and/orinterest groups hadto standinthelobbyto inorder meetwiththeirlegislators to dotheir“lobbying.” Inaway, thisisstill To bettertheword understand lobby, withtheoriginsof you have theword. to start Theterm lobbyhasbeenaround sincethe1800swhen legislators orgovernment officials, oradvocacy groups (interest groups). cies. Lobbyingisdonebymanytypesof people,associationsandorganized groups, includingindividualsintheprivate sector, corporations,fellow Lobbying istheactof attempting to influencedecisionsmadebyofficials inagovernment, mostoften ofagen legislators ormembers regulatory

Communique I 12 with thelarger, often more vocal groups. own separate lobbydaysinorder notto compete tion, itsregional orlocalaffiliates mayholdtheir ofmay beheldbythenationalleadership anorganiza- legislation relevant to them.Whileanationallobbyday various oroppositionfor levels to advocate andexplainsupport at often meetpoliticiansorpublicservants annual,whenlaymembers Lobby Dayisaterm usedbyorganizations andgroups forselectdays, 3. 2. 1. Why Local1180LobbiesinAlbany What Local1180Lobbied forinAlbanythisYear cost astheprogram issponsored by theUnion. theireducation with24 undergraduate to and24graduatebers further credits atno the generous grants itprovides to the MurphyInstitute, allowingLocal1180mem Brown saidtheUnionalso usesLobbyDayasachance to thank theLegislature for hour forallworkers, to tacklethis. andassuch,isincreasing lobbying efforts keeping up,Local1180believes thatthe minimumwageshouldberaisedto $15and Raise minimumwageto $15 butBrownsome managers, said thisneedsto bereplaced withanaffordable onastatewide level. program foreveryone porarily stop employmentinorder to take care of aloved anexpensive one.Onlyrecently paid familyleave theCitystarted for require two incomes,it’s forpeopleto knowthattheywill bepaid forsomeof important thattimeoff shouldtheyneedto tem- Paid familyleave. Somelawsallowworkers to take familyleave butwithoutpay. Brown saidintoday’s times,whenmostfamilies their district don’t always know enough about rent stabilization and how drastic an impact this has on hundreds of thousands of City residents. with Legislators asmanyare noteven aware of howseriousaproblem thisisintheCity. buildingsin Legislators whodonothave apartment affordable housing Preserve

and organizations throughout thestate partake intheprocess? of lobbying,whatitis,orwhythousandsofevent, yet theimportance howmanyactuallyunderstand groups and legislationthathasadirect impact Several onitsmembership. busloads of partake intheyearly members year Local1180headsto Albany onaTuesdayEvery inAprilto lobbytheNew York State Legislature onissues . Brown saidthatifyou don’ttalkaboutitenough,theissueof affordable housing willgoontheback burner . Withthecostof livingescalatingandincomes not 2016 Lobby Day Members metwithSenators JamesMembers andLeroy Sanders Comrie(atleft). fast foodworkers andhomecare workers intheirfightto raisetheminimumwageto $15anhourwithpaid sickleave. ity astheyfightto defendtheirissues.Forexample,Local1180recently helpedmake thevoices louderforthousandsof battles like paid sickleave, decentwages,paid holidaysandhealthbenefits.Local1180alsojoinsotherunionsinsolidar Local 1180hasLobbyDayinAlbany to ensure needsare thatourmembers’ addressed andto maintainunion-won tors knowtheywillbehearingfrom Local1180.” ment officials sothatwe have apresence,” Brown said.“We wantto make sure thatwhenthere isa laborissue,legisla- “We work to establishrelationships withState Congressional andCityleaders, representatives, andeven localgovern- for Local1180to bewell knownbylegislators atalllevels ofimportant government. of billsthatwould helplabor, orsimplyto express anopiniononahottopic thatisbeingdebated thatyear. Hesaidit’s ington, DCforavariety of reasons, labor, includinggettinglegislators to vote againstbillsthatmighthurt vote infavor Brown saidLocal1180lobbiestheState Legislature inAlbany, theCity Council inManhattan,andCongress inWash-

or individualwhohires them. to influencelegislationonbehalf of agroupis trying as abusiness.Professional lobbyistsare peoplewhosebusiness Vice President GeraldBrown ­ legislative happenings­ son from aspecificorganization tasked withkeeping aneye on legislator’smight befrom district,theymaybeaper aparticular Lobbyists comeinallshapesandsizes,meaningsomelobbyists What IsALobbyist? - by SheilaBoyd — asisthecasewithLocal1180’s Second — ortheymayengageinlobbying - Local 1180 members attend an an attend members 1180 Local issue briefing session during during session briefing issue Lobby Day. Lobby - State Senator Bill Perkins Perkins Bill Senator State - Dis CWA Sikora, Pete with trict 1 Research Economist. Research 1 trict - Spotlight on Shop Stewards by Quinella Williams

Sabrina Graves Sabrina Graves has been Shop Steward for the Fire De- Certificate from the City Uni- about her rights as a union Administrative Manager employed by the City of partment, Graves joined the versity of New York, Murphy member, Sabrina would like New York for 28 years. She Civil Service Committee to Institute and looks forward to see the Communique works at the New York City help advance her knowledge to continuing her studies write an article on “How do Fire Department at 9 Metro of Civil Service Rules and there. In her spare time, we better our Union?” Also, Tech in Brooklyn. Her Shop Regulations. The more she Graves likes to write; her cur- list the “Job Requirements Steward career began three learned, the more insightful rent project involves writing of Staff Representatives and years ago when the former information could be passed about women assertiveness Establish Term Limits”. Shop Steward recommended on to the workers at her site. in business, self help, life and she run for the position. While attending meetings at spirituality. In addition, she The best way to contact Graves’s interest in the Union the Union, she learned that enjoys painting and public Ms. Graves is on her cell at stems from her belief that the Union offers services speaking, and partakes in 917.736.8593. g “the Union Strong helps all. like education assistance, events as a motivational Members cannot do their legal help, and prescription speaker. During all of her jobs without the strength coverage. Graves utilized endeavors, Sabrina finds time and support of the union, the educational services by to focus on a weight loss What Is A Lobbyist? a strong union is a strong receiving her Public Admin- program to stay healthy. In middle class.” In her role as istration and Public Policy her venture to find out more

Norma Lynch Norma Lynch has been nated from her job at the rights that include contract tion, the union paper should negotiations, educational as- Principal Administrative Associate employed by the New York Department of Homeless provide the websites for job sistance and promotional op- Level 1 City Department of Homeless Services one week before the opportunities, enhancement Services at 33 Beaver Street year’s probationary period portunities.” While attending of skills, and DCAS available in Manhattan for 10 years, ended. At that time, she meetings at the Union, she exams. In her spare time, where she serves as a Pay- fought a long, tiring battle joined the Disability, Organiz- when Lynch is not at a Union ment Analyst. Her career as to get back her job. Lynch ing and Political Action, and function, she enjoys reading, a Shop Steward began four won the war when it was the Brooklyn Borough com- writing, and bowling. and a half years ago when determined that her termina- mittees. Lynch would like to CWA 1180 had vacancies at tion was unreasonable. The see the Communique write The best way to contact her work location. The inter- decision to finally become a an article reminding employ- Ms. Lynch is on her cell at est to know about her rights Shop Steward was to avoid ees about being professional 917.995.6824 or by email as a union worker lingered being a victim again. She in the work place, consisting at Normalynch67@yahoo. from her time in DC37 Local believes that “the union is of behavior, dress code and com g 1549 when she was termi- for the workers and worker’s work performance. In addi-

Diana Craigwell Diana Craigwell has worked her office being rolled back Service and Queens Commu- time she has, Diana likes to for the New York Depart- to Clerical Associates, but nity Coordinating commit- read and listen to jazz and Principal Administrative Associate ment of Transportation for 29 continuing to perform the tees. She believes the Union prayer worship music. She Level 2 years. Her office title is Su- same duties. Her complaint has many services that are would like to see the Com- pervisor of Customer Service was validated and the staff underutilized by the mem- munique list instructions on for Disability Parking Permits, that was promoted to Princi- bers, but she herself has used “How To get started on a located at 30-30 Thomson pal Administrative Associate the prescription, vision, and grievous, the Steps process, Street in Queens. Diana be- was no longer supervised by her share of education ben- who to contact and what in- came a Shop Steward three Clerical Associates. Ms. Craig- efits. She recently finished formation the member needs years ago to disseminate well believes that “we have her last graduate course at to bring when going to the information to co-workers a good union that supports the CUNY Murphy Institute Union to meet with the staff that would provide a more their members, provides to receive a Master’s Degree representative. balanced perspective of work insightful information to the in Urban Studies in May. “If it life and help members feel members, and pays attention wasn’t for CWA 1180 paying The best way to contact more empowered. Years ago, to the social environment for 24 of the 30 credits of my Ms. Craigwell is by call- she contacted the Union to and address concerns that Master’s, it would have been ing or texting her cell at ask about the provisional affect the members.” In her close to impossible if I had to 347.239.0277.g Principal Administrative role as Shop Steward, Ms. pay for the entire graduate Associate (Supervisors) in Craigwell has joined the Civil program.” In the little spare

Editor’s Note: Thanks to all the Shop Stewards for the story suggestions. Watch for stories on these topics to appear in future editions of the Communique. CWA Local 1180 Executive Board Meeting Minutes

December 16, 2015 cused on the upcoming Supreme Court Case: HRA The next General Membership Meeting will be Friedrichs vs. California Teachers Association, 150 Greenwich Street, Manhattan held on Wednesday January 13, 2016, at 6:00 Meeting called to order at 6:35 p.m. which may have serious ramifications on labor p.m. at Hunter College, 695 Park Avenue, New HRA-Income Resource Enforcement Agency Executive Board Members in Attendance unions. York, NY 10065. 151 W. Broadway, Manhattan Officers December 10, 2015 — President Cheliotes at- Motion was duly made seconded and carried to HRA-SNAP Arthur Cheliotes, President; Gina Strickland, tended the State Federation holiday party. accept the Secretary-Treasurer’s Report. First Vice President; Gerald Brown, Second Vice 45-12 Long Island City, Queens December 14, 2015 — President Cheliotes at- President; Gloria Middleton, Secretary-Treasur- HHC-Elmhurst Hospital December 3, 2015 — Member-at-Large Hilary tended the New York City MLC Executive Board er; Lourdes Acevedo, Recording Secretary 79-01 Broadway, Queens Bloomfield attended the Panelist Discussion meeting. Karen Ignagni, President and CEO at Columbia University announcing the open- Members-at-Large Emblem Health, made a presentation. Later HHC-Metropolitan Hospital ing of former Mayor David N. Dinkins Archives. Robin Blair-Batte, Hilary Bloomfield, Charles that day, President Cheliotes met with Henry 1901 1st Avenue, Manhattan Artifacts from the collection and photo exhibit Garcia, Denise Gilliam, Lisa Lloyd, Debra Paylor, Garrido, Executive Director of DC 37, and John HHC-Henry J. Carter Hospital donated by Arthur Cheliotes were displayed. Hazel O. Worley, Venus Williams Pescitelli from M3 Technologies. Mr. Pescitelli 1725 Park Avenue, Manhattan Absent: Lenora Smith, Member at Large made a presentation on how his company has November 9, 2015 — Members-at-Large Lisa helped CWA Local 1180 members. That eve- HHC-Coler Facility Lloyd and Debra Paylor attended the Citizen’s Minutes of the November 16, 2015, meeting ning, President Cheliotes attended the Bronx 900 Main Street, Manhattan Action Gala. were presented. Motion was duly made, sec- Community Committee Meeting. onded and carried to accept minutes with nec- NYC Buildings Department The next Executive Board Meeting is scheduled essary corrections. President Cheliotes distributed and discussed 280 Broadway, Manhattan for January 28, 2016. the status report, dated December 1, 2015, from NYPD Pension Fund Motion was duly made, seconded and carried to our Attorneys Mirkin & Gordan, P.C. listing legal President’s Report 233 Broadway, Manhattan adjourn at 8:40 p.m. President Cheliotes opened the discussion matters they are working on for Local 1180. In with a letter from Arelis Tavares, Community addition, he presented the December 2015 or- Administration for Children’s Services Respectfully submitted, ganizing report prepared by Stephen M. Ferrer. 66 John Street, Manhattan Outreach Director at the New York State AFL- Lourdes Acevedo He also presented the Policy Research Group CIO, dated December 14, 2015, to the Execu- NYC Dept. of Citywide Administrative Service Recording Secretary Update Reports on Collective Bargaining and tive Board requesting to become a dues pay- 109 E. 16th Street, Manhattan ing member of CWA Local 1180. A motion was on the New York City Economy. NYC Dept. of Youth & Community Development duly made, seconded, and carried to accept the A motion was duly made, seconded and carried 2 Lafayette Street, Manhattan member’s request. to accept the President’s Report. January 28, 2016 Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings President Cheliotes discussed the highlights Meeting called to order at 6:15 p.m. 66 John Street, Manhattan of his schedule since the last Executive Board First Vice President’s Report Executive Board Members in Attendance Meeting: First Vice President Gina Strickland reported the Officers following: Second Vice President’s Report November 17, 2015 — President Cheliotes Arthur Cheliotes, President; Gerald Brown, Second Vice President Gerald Brown reported held a conference call with Margarita Hernan- Department of Homeless Services (DHS) Second Vice President; Gloria Middleton, Sec- all complaints for the June 13, 2015, Adminis- dez, CWA District 1 Organizing Director for the December 15, 2015 — Commissioner Gilbert retary-Treasurer; Lourdes Acevedo, Recording trative Manager Exam were scanned and for- Working Families Alliance, regarding leadership Taylor announced his resignation from DHS, ef- Secretary warded to DCAS Commissioner Stacey Cum- development of CWA members for the Political fective January 1, 2016. Action Fund Drive. Later that day, President Ch- berbatch as per her request. The complaints Members-at-Large eliotes and Secretary-Treasurer Middleton met Human Resources Administration (HRA) will be reviewed by DCAS and a meeting will be Robin Blair-Batte, Hilary Bloomfield, Charles with Mayor Bill de Blasio to discuss the Admin- It has been announced that HRA Commissioner scheduled in February 2016. Garcia, Denise Gilliam, Lisa Lloyd, Debra Paylor, Steve Banks and First Deputy Mayor Anthony Lenora Smith, Hazel O. Worley, Venus Williams istrative Manager’s EEO case. Exam preparation is underway for the April 30, Shorris will oversee Department of Homeless 2016, exam for Computer Associate Technical Sup- Absent: Gina Strickland, First Vice President November 18, 2015 — President Cheliotes held Services and review in coordination with May- port (Promotional and Open Competitive). DCAS a conference call with CWA President Chris Shel- or’s Office of Operations. They will be looking to Minutes of the December 16, 2015, were pre- filing for the exam will close on December 22, 2015. don, Secretary-Treasurer Sara Steffens, and CWA restructure the organization that has not seen sented. Motion was duly made, seconded and District 1 Vice President Dennis G. Trainor to dis- any changes in 20 years. Workplace Literacy courses for spring 2016 are carried to accept minutes with necessary cor- cuss the Unity at Mobility Bridge SIF request. available for registration on our website www. rections. NYPD and FDNY 911 Operations November 19, 2015 — President Cheliotes at- cwa1180.org. New York Police Department (NYPD) and Fire President’s Opening Comments tended the New York City Central Labor Coun- Department of New York (FDNY) 911 Call Cen- In January, will issue an update on the Adminis- President Cheliotes introduced Kathy Loughran cil’s (CLC) Executive Board meeting. Later that ter Operation will move to 315 McLean Avenue, trative Manager list movement. Pappas, Representative of the National Income day, President Cheliotes met with NYC DCAS Bronx, N.Y. Life Insurance Company (NILCO), for the pur- Commissioner Stacey Cumberbatch and her NYS Senator James Sanders, Jr. will challenge pose of discussing no cost benefits and services staff to discuss issues regarding the adminis- June 2016 will start Phase I with the Call Assis- Congressman Gregory W. Meeks for the 5th to the members of Local 1180. After discus- tration of the Administrative Manager (OC and tance Operators. Meetings with Office of Labor Congressional District of Queens in the June sion, motion was made, seconded, and carried Prom) Exams held on June 13, 2015. Also in at- Relations (OLR), FDNY, NYPD, DOITT, DDC, and 2016 Congressional Primary. Senator Sanders to sign and approve NILCO for our members. tendance were Vice Presidents Gina Strickland all affected Unions will continue. A walkthrough has requested a meet-and-greet with the Ex- President Cheliotes introduced NYS Senator and Gerald Brown and Secretary-Treasurer Glo- of the facility will take place in January 2016. ecutive Board of CWA Local 1180. James Sanders, Jr. who is challenging Congress- ria Middleton. That evening, President Cheliotes Right to Work Political Action Fund (PAF) CWA District 1 has announced their Annual man Gregory W. Meeks for the 5th Congres- attended the CLC Delegates meeting to vote on Presentation Lobby Day for March 8, 2016. Local 1180 will sional District of Queens in the June 2016 Con- changes in their constitution. This program ran for five weeks with the follow- participate in the event and Affordable Housing gressional Primary. A motion was duly made, November 20, 2015 — President Cheliotes held ing results: will top the agenda. seconded, and carried to endorse NYS Senator a conference call with CWA Defense Fund Over- • 14 worksite visits Motion was duly made, seconded and carried Sanders. Site Committee (DFOC) to discuss grants for • 2 Borough Committee Meetings to accept the Second Vice President’s Report. retiree health benefits and organizing the ski • 362 Members educated President’s Report industry. That evening, he attended the Bronx • 65 agency fee signed dues cards President Cheliotes meetings since the last Ex- Secretary-Treasurer’s Report Coordinating Community Committee Meet- • 245 members resigned dues cards ecutive Board Meeting: Secretary-Treasurer Gloria Middleton presented ing preparing members to meet with council • 65 new PAF cards totaling $9,594 in revenue the Transaction Detail report for November December 22, 2015 — Met with Paul Newell, members. for the year 2015, as well as the Check Register. She advised Democratic District Leader of New York’s 65th November 24, 2015 — President Cheliotes held First Vice President Gina Strickland reported the that the T.D. checking account has a balance of Assembly District, who is gearing up to replace a conference call with the Working Families following Staff Representative activity for the $968,513.58 as of C.O.B. December 18, 2015. Assemblyman Sheldon Silver. Later that day, Party Advisory Council regarding the presiden- month November 2015: met with Billy Imandt, President of the Court tial election endorsements. The National CWA Secretary-Treasurer Middleton led a discus- Officers Association of Nassau County. They conducted a member poll and has endorsed Activity November sion on the Annual Budget for October 1, 2015 discussed bargaining for 10 Local 1180 mem- through September 30, 2016. A motion was U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders for President in the Agency Walk-Through 4 bers with the new Administrative Judge in the duly made, seconded, and carried to adopt the 2016 Primary Election. G.O. 15 NYPD 3 Court System. budget. December 1, 2015 — President Cheliotes held a Hearing Preparations 3 December 24, 2015 — Held a conference call weekly staff meeting. Hearings 12 Secretary-Treasurer Middleton submitted a with Bob Linn, Commissioner of OLR, and Dom Investigative Hearings 7 memorandum from Linda Jenkins, Chairperson Williams, Chief of Staff of the 1st Deputy Mayor, December 2, 2015 — [President Cheliotes] pre- Labor Management Meetings 4 of the Education Committee, to the Executive in response to the Mayor’s request to find so- sided over the general membership meeting. Off-Site Member Meetings 6 Board advising of the following 2016 commit- lutions to settle the Administrative Manager’s December 3, 2015 — President Cheliotes held a Supervisory Conferences 2 tee plans: EEO case. Site Member Meetings 16 conference call with Attorney Yetta Kurland, CWA The committee wants to offer an American Walk-Ins 2 January 4, 2016 — Held a meeting with David Local 1180’s lawyer, regarding the EEO case. Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Seminar, “How to Appointments 4 Casey, President of CWA Local 1181, regarding is- Interact with the Police” in February (dates to December 4, 2015 — [President Cheliotes] held Telephone calls received 636 sues in his local and how we can help resolve them. a conference call with DFOC to discuss anti-Wall be determined) with invited guest speakers. The January 5, 2016 — Held a combined Executive Street education and the Chicago News Guild Committee developed a Job Readiness Training Site Meetings for November 2015 Board and Staff Meeting in order to discuss Strategic Industry Fund grant requests. for Members’ children ages 17-21. It will be of- HRA–EBT fered on three consecutive Saturdays starting 2016 plans. December 3, 2015 through December 10, 2015 277 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn March 26 through April 9, 2016. They will of- January 6, 2016 — Attended a Request for Pro- — The President attended the 38th Annual NYS fer an additional date for resume writing and HRA/FIA posal meeting in Washington D.C., to review Public Employee Conference regarding state interviewing skills. The Committee will offer the 4 World Trade Center, Manhattan how investments are being made for the CWA Communique I 14 Communique legislative issues. Extensive discussion was fo- entire program again in June. Defense Fund. January 8, 2016 — Chaired a conference call Agency Number/Name Number of Agencies that have appointed from lists with tended a HHC site meeting with Desiree Waters. with CWA Defense Fund Over-Site Committee Provisionals less than three eligibles On January 28, 2016, she attended a DHS site (DFOC) regarding the Kentucky SIF and internal CCHR: Appointed #1 (one on list) meeting with Robin Blair-Batte. 010 Borough President organizing. City Planning: Appointed #1, 2 Manhattan...... 5 Personal privilege, Secretary-Middleton wel- (two on list) January 11, 2016 — Attended a press confer- comed back Member-at-Large Lenora Smith. 012 Borough President OMB: Appointed #2 (two on list) ence in front of Governor Cuomo’s NYS Office Brooklyn...... 1 Tax Commission: Appointed #1 (one on list) The next Executive Board Meeting is scheduled to call on the Governor to restore funding to 015 Office of the Comptroller...... 31 for February 24, 2016. CUNY. That afternoon he held a Condo Board *Agencies that have not appointed anyone from meeting. Later that afternoon, met at the New 017 Office of Emergency their list. Motion was duly made, seconded, and carried York City Central Labor Council’s (CLC) with Vin- Management...... 1 to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. Rev. 12/31/15 ny Alvarez, President NYCCLC, regarding unions 021 Tax Commission...... 1 Respectfully submitted, coming together in order to purchase a house Motion was duly made, seconded and carried 030 Dept. of City Planning...... 2 of labor. That was followed by a meeting with to accept the Second Vice President’s Report. Lourdes Acevedo Dr. Raju, President of the Health and Hospital 032 Dept. of Investigations...... 1 Recording Secretary Corporation (HHC). Later that evening, he at- 041 Teachers Retirement System...... 19 Secretary-Treasurer’s Report tended the Local 1180 Brooklyn Borough Co- Secretary-Treasurer Gloria Middleton presented 057 Fire Department...... 30 ordinating Committee meeting at Borough Hall. the Transaction Detail report for December 072 Dept. of Corrections...... 2 2015, as well as the Check Register. She advised January 13, 2016 — Presided over the General February 24, 2016 that the T.D. checking account has a balance of Membership Meeting at Hunter College. 127 FISA...... 10 $816,923.49 as of C.O.B. January 27, 2016. Meeting called to order at 6:20 p.m. 132 Independent Budget Office...... 1 January 14, 2016 — Met with the Municipal Executive Board Members in Attendance Secretary-Treasurer Middleton submitted the Labor Civil Service Committee to strategize 134 Civil Service Commission ...... 1 Monthly Membership Activity Report as follows: Officers on exam scores. Later that day, met with Trudy 261 Dept. of Youth and C.D...... 27 Arthur Cheliotes, President; Gina Strickland, Goldberg, chair of the National Employment Oct Nov Dec 601 Community Boards — Manhattan. . . . 1 First Vice President; Gerald Brown, Second Vice Coalition, on dealing with unemployment and New Member President; Gloria Middleton, Secretary-Treasur- raising the minimum wage. 602 Community Boards — Bronx...... 2 Enrollments 72 52 74 er; Lourdes Acevedo, Recording Secretary 801 Dept. of Business Service...... 27 January 15, 2016 — Discussed training for the Terminated 51 5 5 Members-at-Large community borough coordinating committees. 806 Housing Preservation Hilary Bloomfield, Charles Garcia, Denise Gil- Later that day, attended the Local 1180 Queens and Development...... 3 Deceased 0 1 0 liam, Lisa Lloyd, Debra Paylor, Lenora Smith, Borough Coordinating Committee meeting. 810 Dept. of Buildings...... 76 Total Active Hazel O. Worley, Venus Williams January 27, 2016 — Conducted the CWA Local 820 OATH ...... 3 Members: 8,527 8,617 8,647 Absent: Robin Blair-Batte 1180 Board of Trustees Meeting discussing nu- 827 Dept. of Sanitation...... 17 Note: 300 Non-For-Profit Members merous issues. Minutes of the January 28, 2016 meeting were 841 Dept. of Transportation...... 36 CWA Local 1180 Scholarship Fund is on the way. presented. Motion was duly made, seconded, January 28, 2016 —Met with Kathy Loughran 846 Dept. of Parks and Recreation. . . . 168 Nicole Perez, CWA Local 1180 Counsel, is aiding and carried to accept minutes with necessary Pappas for a follow–up discussion of the no cost in the preparation of the by-laws. corrections. benefits and services to the members of Local 858 DOITT...... 43 1180. That afternoon, met with CWA Local 1180 The Board discussed and approved Hilary 860 Dept. of Records and Info. Services...... 2 President’s Opening Comments Attorneys Yetta Kurland and Joel Spivak regard- Bloomfield and Hazel O. Worley to attend the 866 Dept. of Consumer Affairs...... 2 President Cheliotes opened the meeting by in- ing the upcoming arbitration and EEOC Case for 2016 NYS AFL-CIO Cornell Union Leadership troducing Adam Clayton Powell IV, who is run- Administrative Managers. Later, met with Daniel 868 DCAS...... 21 Institute. ning for the U.S. House of Representative seat in Limmer, Certified Financial Planner, in order to 902 District Attorney — Bronx...... 1 Secretary-Treasurer Middleton presented a fact the New York’s 13th congressional district. coordinate retirement strategies that empower 903 District Attorney — Kings...... 28 sheet and News and Opinion article provided clients to live the life they deserve. That eve- President’s Report by Edward Yood regarding the Mumai Abu- ning, he prepared and conducted the monthly 904 District Attorney — Queens...... 4 President Cheliotes meetings since the last Ex- Jamal Case. Mr. Yood would like Local 1180 to Executive Board meeting. ecutive Board Meeting: Update to the 51 Administrative Manager Pro- write a resolution. It has been tabled. President Cheliotes advised that the National January 29, 2016 — Chaired a conference call motional lists (#6529) Expiration Date: July 29, The next General Membership Meeting will be CWA conducted a member poll and has en- with CWA Defense Fund Over-Site Committee 2016. held on Thursday, February 25, 2016, at 6:00 dorsed U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders for Presi- (DFOC) regarding a variety of defense fund p.m. at SEIU 32BJ, 25 W. 18th Street, New York, dent in the 2016 Primary Presidential Election. Agencies with Viable Administrative grants. That afternoon held a meeting with NY 10001. The March 2016 General Member- A motion was made for Local 1180 to follow the Manager Promotional Lists Richard Weinstein who serves as the Local’s ship Meeting will be held at Harlem Hospital, National CWA and endorse Bernie Sanders for Last number appointed and number of eligibles State Lobbyist. (date to be determined). The April 27, 2016, President of the United States. Of the 12 Board on list. General Membership Meeting will be held at January 30, 2016 — Welcomed Shop Stewards members voting, the motion was carried with a Agency Highest # # of Eligibles the Borough of Manhattan Community College at the CWA Local 1180 Steward Assembly. vote of 7 in favor and 5 abstaining. Appointed on List (BMCC) Theatre #2, 199 Chambers Street, New February 1, 2016 — Municipal Labor Commit- President Cheliotes distributed and discussed ACS...... 14...... 165 York, NY 10007. The May 2016 General Mem- tee (MLC) meeting regarding health care issues. the status report, dated December 1, 2015, from CCRB...... 2...... 5 bership Meeting is to be determined. our Attorneys Mirkin & Gordan, P.C., listing legal *DA-NY...... 0...... 4 February 2, 2016 — Held the weekly staff meet- Motion was duly made seconded and carried to matters they are working on for Local 1180. In DDC ...... 7...... 7 ing. Later that day, met with Michael McKee to accept the Secretary-Treasurer’s Report. addition, he presented the December 2015 or- DEP...... 31...... 100 discuss what the Tenants Political Action Com- ganizing report prepared by Stephen M. Ferrer. *DFTA...... 0...... 13 Charles Garcia, Member-at-Large, reported that mittee is doing in targeted political races, and He also presented the Policy Research Group DHS...... 12...... 33 on January 4, 2016, he attended the Cypress how we might collaborate. That evening, at- Update Reports on Collective Bargaining and DOE...... 29...... 80 Hills East New York City Planning Commission tended the LCLLA Hotel Motel Trades Council on the New York City Economy. DOHMH . . . . . 48...... 129 hearings on affordable housing. The plan was meeting. FINANCE. . . . . 108...... 135 rejected by the community because they would A motion was duly made, seconded and carried February 3, 2016 — Attended the MLC General HRA...... 142...... 662 lower the yearly wage for one bedroom from to accept the President’s Report. Membership meeting. That afternoon attended *LAW...... 0...... 10 $30,000 per year to $20,000. The next meeting a press conference at City Hall supporting Ber- *NYCERS . . . . .0...... 10 will be held on February 18, 2016. On January 8, nie Sanders for President. Later that day, held a Second Vice President’s Report NYCHA ...... 75...... 113 2016, he was re-elected as the Third Vice-Pres- NYC Regional Advisory conference call discuss- Second Vice-President Gerald Brown reported NYPD...... 22...... 141 ident of the Labor Council for Latin American ing endorsements for the 17th City Council Dis- at a recent New York City Central Labor Coun- OPA...... 6...... 9 Advancement. On Sunday, January 17, 2016, he trict in the Bronx. cil Meeting there was a discussion on the NYS *PROBATION. . . .0...... 13 attended the Save El Diario press conference June 2016 Congressional Primary. It appears Agencies where lists are exhausted. with guest speaker Vinny Alvarez, NYCCLC; Pe- February 4, 2016 — Held a strategy meeting that Congresswoman Nydia M. Velasquez and Buildings DOT ter Szekely, President of News Guild of NY Lo- with Kevin Gallagher regarding the develop- Congressman Jerrold Nadler may have races. Business Services DYCD cal CWA 31003; and Eddie Rosario, President ment of 6 Harrison Street. Later that afternoon, The CLC will monitor the situation. Comptroller Fire of LLCLA-AFL-CIO. Charles also reported the met at the New York City Central Labor Coun- passing of Jason “Reavey” Rodriguez, son of cil’s (CLC) with Vinny Alvarez, President NYC Local 1180 will interview candidates running Consumer Affairs FISA Eddie Rodriguez, President of DC37 Local 1549. Central Labor Council, regarding unions coming to replace Congressman Charles Rangel in the Correction HPD Additionally, Charles requested the Executive together in order to purchase a house of labor. June 2016 Primary. DA-Bronx NYCTA Board approve his attendance to the 2016 La- DA-Kings Parks February 5, 2016 — Chaired a conference call Second Vice President Brown reported that bor Notes Conference to be held from April 1, DA-Queens Police Pension Fund with CWA Defense Fund Over-Site Committee President Cheliotes hosted the MLC/Civil Ser- 2016 through April 3, 2016. Motion was duly DCAS Sanitation (DFOC) regarding defense fund grants. vice Committee at Local 1180 on January 14, DJJ TLC made, seconded and carried to accept Mr. Gar- 2016. At the meeting, he stated that he wants DOI TRS cia’s request. February 8, 2016 — Met with NYS Assembly the Civil Service Committee of Local 1180 to Speaker Carl Heastie and State Senator Diane DOITT Member-at-Large Lisa Lloyd attended the Com- represent the local at the monthly meetings of Savino regarding funding for the Murphy Insti- munity Board Training in Queens on January the Civil Service Merit Council. The meetings tute. Agencies that never had a viable list (less 5, 2016. On January 7, 2016, she attended a are held at the offices of the Organization of than three eligibles) fund-raiser for New York State Assemblywoman February 9, 2016 — Was a guest speaker for Staff Analysts at 220 East 23rd Street in New Actuary Landmarks Preservation Rebecca A. Seawright. On January 8, 2016, she Balcony’s radio show discussing issues relating York City. Business Integrity OLR attended a site meeting at the New York City to unions. Later that day met with Commis- November 30, 2015 — Quarterly Provisional CCHR OMB Department of Sanitation with Gina Strickland sioner Steve Banks regarding homeless services. Report contains 566 Provisional Administrative City Clerk Tax Commission and Robin Blair-Batte. On January 15, 2016, Ms. February 14, 2016 - February 17, 2016 — At- Managers in the following agencies: City Planning TBTA Lloyd attended her second Community Board tended the National Labor Conference, and on DORIS Training in Queens. On January 20, 2016, she at- Communique I 16 CWA from thelist. adhere toCall Listprocedure DCAS whencalling & 3Law. Also discussedhow DOHMH failed to 1 that we deem was in violation of Civil Service list ministrative from Managers service thecivil (DOHMH) to discuss their appointments of Ad- ofDepartment HealthandMentalHygiene CWA Local 1180 metwith the New York City ing date. Still awaiting response from NYCERS for meet Law Department. — Scheduledmeetingwith 26,2016 February Probation. — Scheduledmeetingwith 25,2016 February appointments. to reviewAging and they had started list for of— MetwithDepartment 7,2016 February office. Theywillreview andgetback to us. 1, 2016 —Met with Manhattan DA’sFebruary Administrative ManagerLists: AdvocacyAgencies to meetingswith move of Aging,andNYCERS. ney, NYC of Department Probation, Department NYC Manhattan District Attor Law Department, from theirAdministrative Managerlists. Five agencieshave madezero appointments Administrative ManagerListMeetings attendance fortheassembly. their co-workers. Onehundred Stewards were in cations to educate andgetduescardssigned by fees. Stewards are to holdmeetingsat work lo- unions’ abilityto collectfair share dues/agency nia Teachers Association.The case threatens case Friedrich vs. Califor the Supreme Court sembly to educate and mobilize Stewards on 30, 2016 —Held a Shop StewardJanuary As- Shop Steward Assembly following: VicePresidentFirst Gina Strickland the reported VicePresident’sFirst Report to acceptthePresident’s Report. A motion was duly made, seconded, and carried forPresident. Bernie Sanders 1180 endorsed five reasons why the National CWA and Local the NewYork CityEconomy. Lastly, presented date Reports on Collective Bargaining and on also presented the Policy Research Group Up- preparednizing report, byStephen M.Ferrer. He orga 2016 - addition, hepresented theFebruary matters theyare working onforLocal1180.In our Attorneys Mirkin & Gordan, P.C., listing legal 1,2016,from dated February the statusreport, President Cheliotes distributed anddiscussed ecutive Board meeting. 24,2016—Chaired themonthlyEx- February ing of theAdministrative Manager list. regardingment of thecall- Services Homeless fromevening, metwithmembers theDepart held the weekly staffmeeting. afternoon, That ee titlesopposedto uniformed employees. That disparate treatment of non-uniformed employ- Administration (OCA) meeting to discuss Court 23,2016—Attended the Office ofFebruary posed healthcare savings. Meeting regardingGeneral Membership pro- 22,2016—Attended a specialMLCFebruary mittee Meeting. nicipal Labor Committee (MLC) Steering Com- 21,2016—Attended a specialMu- February trative list. Managers regardingmissioner movement of theAdminis ofpartment HealthandMentalHygiene Com- grants. Later that day, held a meeting with De- ternoon,conference heldaDFOC callregarding AFL-CIO, regarding union issues.Later that af with MarioCilento, President NewYork State 19,2016—Heldaconference call February Executive Board were re-elected. Presidents. President Cheliotes and the entire CLC Delegatesmeeting inorder to vote inVice tive Board meeting. That evening, attended the 18,2016—Attended theCLCFebruary Execu- equality. 15,2016,madea presentation on in- February Loc al 1180Exe ------

cutive Board Meetinginutes to VicePresident’s accepttheFirst Report. Motion was duly made, seconded, and carried 132 W. 125thStreet, Manhattan HRA- SNAP#14 94 FlatbushAvenue, Brooklyn HRA- Brownsville #73 Street,125 Worth Manhattan DOHMH 160 Water Street, Brooklyn HHC-Homecare 210 JoralemonStreet, Brooklyn NYC of Department Finance 3030 Third Avenue, Bronx NYC of Department Finance 33 Beaver Street, Manhattan NYC of Department HomelessServices 1 Centre Street, Manhattan Office of Administrative Tax Appeals 82-68 164thStreet, Queens HHC- QueensHospital 44 Beaver Street, Manhattan NYC of Department Sanitation 130 Livingston Street, Brooklyn New York CityTransit Authority(NYCTA) 255 Greenwich Street, Manhattan DOITT Boulevard,32-20 Northern Queens HRA- SNAPF43 1225 Gerard Avenue, Bronx Health andHospitalCorporation(HHC) 1910 Monterey Avenue, Bronx HRA- SNAPCrotona 120 Broadway, Manhattan City Planning 1375 Jerome Avenue, Bronx HRA-SNAP Concourse 930 Zerega Avenue, Bronx Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP) 250 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP) 26 Bleeker Street, Manhattan Planned Parenthood 14-14 HazenStreet, Queens NYC of Department Corrections 100 Church Street, Manhattan NYC LawDepartment 2016 Site MeetingsforJanuary Telephone callsreceived Appointments 2 Site MemberMeetings Conferences Supervisory Off-Site MemberMeetings OATH 1 Labor ManagementMeetings Investigative Hearings Hearings 9 Hearing Preparations Command Disciplines Agency Walk-Through Activity 2016: month January following staff representative activity for the VicePresidentFirst Gina Strickland the reported two endingMarch years 21,2018. 22, 2016. Contract is for on January its members gotiated contract that was ratified by their first ALIGN —Staff Representative Kevin Lynch ne- Private Sector Shops awarded ustheAdministrative Managertitle. of Collective Bargainingthat (OCB)decision ministrative Manager position aspertheOffice that haveleast 18positions beendeemedAd- We alsoaddressed at DOHMHreclassifying uled to challenge Gregory Meeks inthe Con- uled to challenge Gregory pended hiscampaign. Mr. wassched- Sanders sional District#5,James Jr., Sanders, has sus- candidateOur endorsed fortheNYSCongres - the following: Second VicePresident Gerald Brown reported Second VicePresident’s Report January 799 22 2 2 11 2 6 1 1

to accepttheSecondVicePresident’s Report. Motion was duly made, seconded, and carried be setto discusstheissue. er. When the review is complete, a meeting will June 13,2015,examforAdministrative Manag plaints from relating Local 1180 members to the reviewingstill advised thatitis DCAS com- decision. making anendorsement other candidates intherace before interview sional Districtof NewYork. Inthefuture, we will Adam Clayton Powell IVforthe13thCongres- Earlier tonight theExecutive Board interviewed ongoing. for Computer Associate Technical are Support Trainingfor theApril30,2016,exam Courses July 6,2016. Open Competitivescheduled tois list expire on 2017, andthePrincipal Administrative Associate 23, scheduled tois tional list expire onFebruary rent Principal Administrative Associate Promo- scheduled to expire onJuly29,2016.Thecur tional list,which was establishedin2009,is The current Administrative Manager Promo- for a New York State Constitutional Convention. ence to the2017ballot questionfor a “no” vote New York.continued inrefer Thediscussion CWA DistrictOneAnnualLobby Day inAlbany, We continue to mobilizefor the March 8, 2016, Tuesday, November 8—ElectionDay Tuesday, Day September 13—Primary Tuesday, June28—Congressional Primary Tuesday, April19—Presidential Primary four electionsinNewYork State for2016: Vice President Brown that there reported are gressional primary. to accepttheSecretary-Treasurer’s Report. Motion was duly made, seconded, and carried tomorrow night. Meetingbeingheld next General Membership at the a presentation on“BlackLives Matter” The CivilRightsand Equity Committee willmake Member CharlesGarcia. President LindaJenkinsandExecutive Board egates to the CLC, replacing retired Vice First and DebraPaylorBloomfield to becomeDel- The Board discussed and approved Hilary $723,855.56 asof C.O.B. 24,2016. February the T.D. checkingaccounthasabalance of as well astheCheckRegister. Sheadvisedthat the Transaction 2016, for January Detailreport TreasurerSecretary Gloria Middleton presented Secretary-Treasurer’s Report Family Paid Leave rally. Member-at-Large Debra Paylor attended the Victim AssistanceProgram. ration of bags for the Domestic Violence gift Member-at-Large Lisa Lloyd suggested prepa- Colon Williamsrequest. duly made, seconded, and carried to accept Ms. 18, 2016through March 20,2016.Motionwas Conferencethe Somos inAlbany from March to committee andherself attend members, approve CharlesGarcia, Debra Paylor, two requestedMs. ColonWilliams for the Board Conference. Dueto schedulinghedeclined. American Advancement (LCLLA) Somos Spring at theupcomingLabor CouncilfortheLatin President Cheliotes to be a guest speaker advised that DC37’s Carmen Flores invited Member-at-Large Venus ColonWilliams to accepttheRecording Secretary’s Report. Motion was duly made, seconded, and carried surer theresolution. Middleton willdraft Mr. MumaiAbu-Jamal inprison.Secretary-Trea- ofa resolution medicaltreatment insupport to write aresolution. Amotionwasmadeto adopt Jamal Case.Mr. Yood would like Local 1180 to by Edward Yood regarding theMumaiAbu- provided sheet andNewsOpinionarticle Recording presented thetabled fact Secretary a QWLCommittee. that the NYC of Department Probation now has Recording Lourdes Acevedo reported Secretary Recording Secretary’s Report - - - Recording Secretary Lourdes Acevedo Respectfully submitted, to adjourn at8:45p.m. Motion was duly made, seconded, and carried for March 30,2016. The next Executive Board Meeting is scheduled Bill deBlasio. the Legislative CaucusinAlbany. ShemetMayor Member-at-Largeattended Bloomfield Hilary to acceptMr. Garcia’s request. Motion was duly made, seconded, and carried core. and would like back to foranen- invite Arthur by private sector unionists who were impressed Advancement meeting. He was well received tended theLabor Council forLatinAmerican 2, 2016, President Cheliotes at on February Member-at-Large Charles Garcia that reported Albany. ing forSchoolof Labor at State Legislature in March 3,2016­­ chairing theHANAC Board Meeting. providers. That evening, held conference call includinginsurance it would benefiteveryone, make apresentation onsinglepayer and how that MemberRichardAssembly N.Gottfried a conference call with Lou Gordon requesting for the Murphy Institute. Later that day he held regardingRamon Martinez budget allocations March 2, 2016 —Helda conference call with were alsodiscussed. tive Manager hearings in April and Pay Equity Institute. In addition, the upcoming Administra- Member Daneek Miller regarding the Murphy that dayhemetwithNewYork CityCouncil Barron regarding the Murphy Institute. Later met with New York City CouncilMember Inez (GVS). he Thatafternoon, Service General Vision March— Heldameeting regarding 1,2016 CUNY Schoolof Labor. the progressdiscuss of of theestablishment the stitute Greg MantsiosandScottLevinsonto with the Director of the Joseph S. Murphy In- 29,2016—Heldaconference call February Borough Coordinating Committee’s. preparation of theCWA Local1180Community grants. Later thatday, chaired the training (DFOC) regarding avariety of DefenseFund with CWA DefenseFund Over-Site Committee he chairedThat afternoon, aconference call list.Noappointmentshaveager’s beenmade. garding movement of theAdministrative Man- at NewYorkDivision re CityLaw- Department Eichenholtz, Chief, Labor and Employment Law 26,2016—Heldameetingwith Eric February Union (SEIU)32BJ. Employees International meeting atService ning, he presided over the general membership of theAdministrativeThat evelist. Manager’s - ofpartment Probation regarding movement 25, 2016 — Held a meeting with De- February ecutive Board Meeting: President Cheliotessince thelastEx- meetings President’s Report corrections. and carried to accept minutes with necessary presented. Motionwasdulymade,seconded, 24,2016,meetingwereMinutes of theFebruary liams lor, Lenora Smith, HazelO. Worley, Venus Wil- Garcia,Lisa Lloyd,Gilliam, Denise DebraPay- Bloomfield,Robin Blair-Batte,Hilary Charles Members-at-Large Lourdes Acevedo, Recordinger; Secretary President; GloriaMiddleton, Secretary-Treasur VicePresident;First Gerald Brown, Second Vice Cheliotes, President; GinaStrickland,Arthur Officers Executive Board inAttendance Members Meeting calledto order at6:20p.m. March 30,2016 — Attended theMurphy Fund- - - March 4, 2016 — Met with Erin Mahoney to dis- March 25, 2016 — Held a follow-up conference First Vice President Strickland will be scheduling and Adriana Espilliat. Bill Perkins dropped out cuss what is needed and how do we develop call with Senior Vice Chancellor and Board Sec- a meeting with the new NYC Health and Hospi- of the race. staff to handle non-public sector units. That retary Jay Hershenson regarding the Murphy tal Corporation Director of Labor Relations to Need volunteers to phone bank for Bernie afternoon, held a strategy meeting with Nu- Institute. Later that day, he was a panel speaker discuss various issues concerning our members Sanders. Penn, Kevin Gallagher, Al Berlowitz and CWA at the Public Sector Unions on the Line: Right- at HHC. Local 1180 Fund Administrator Dwight Kearns, Wing Attacks and Labor Movement Responses March 8, 2016 — Annual Lobby Day was a great First Vice President Gina Strickland reported the regarding the development of 6 Harrison Street. workshop at the Murphy Institute. success. Three buses of CWA members and re- following Staff Representative activity for the That evening, he chaired a conference call tirees were in attendance. March 28, 2016 — Attended a meet and greet month February 2016: with CWA Defense Fund Over-Site Committee of Darcel D. Clark, Bronx County District Attor- Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky is running for the (DFOC) regarding defense fund grants. Activity February ney. That afternoon, he conducted another Ad- NYS 9th Senate District seat on LI, vacated by Agency Walk-Through 2 March 7, 2016 — Met with the Senior Vice ministrative Manager arbitration prep session Dean Skelos. Motion was duly made, seconded, Command Disciplines 3 Chancellor and Board Secretary Jay Hershenson with Joel Spivak. and carried to endorse Kaminsky. Counseling/Warning Sessions 2 regarding the Murphy Institute. March 29, 2016 — Met with Steve Schlapp, the Hearing Preparations 7 Motion was duly made, seconded, and carried March 8, 2016 — Was a guest speaker for CWA Union’s accountant. That afternoon, chaired the Hearings 19 to endorse Jon Kaiman for the 3rd Congres- District One Annual Lobby Day in Albany. Later weekly staff meeting. Investigative Hearings 6 sional District on Long Island. The seat will be that day, he met in State Assembly Member Labor Management Meetings 9 vacated by retiring Congressman Steve Israel. March 30, 2016 — Met with Joel Spivak and Ste- Peter J. Abbate, Jr.’s office to lobby for the Of- OATH 2 phen M. Ferrer to continue preparation for the Hold the date: CWA District 1 will hold a labor fice of Court Administration’s pending litigation Off-Site Member Meetings 4 upcoming Administrative Manager Arbitration walk in Rockville Centre, Long Island on April regarding the extension of the Long Beach deci- Supervisory Conferences 5 hearing. That evening, he chaired the monthly 16, 2016. sion to clean up provisionals that is scheduled Site Member Meetings 23 Executive Board meeting. to expire. That evening, attended an event hon- Walk-Ins 2 Earlier today, March 30, on behalf of CWA Local oring State Senator Diane Savino. President Cheliotes distributed and discussed Appointments 2 1180, Second Vice President Brown spoke at a the status report, dated March 1, 2016, from Telephone calls received 613 NY City Council hearing regarding Civil Service March 9, 2016 — Attended the Civil Service our Attorneys Mirkin & Gordan, P.C., listing le- and a provisional employee reduction plan. Committee meeting at DC 37 headquarters. gal matters they are working on for Local 1180. Site Meetings for February 2016 Daneek Miller, Chair of the Council’s Commit- March 10, 2016 — Attended the Fiscal Policy In addition, he presented the March 2016 or- HRA-MISCA tee on Civil Service and Labor, chaired the hear- presentation by Ramon Martinez at City Hall ganizing report, prepared by Stephen M. Ferrer. 505 Clermont Avenue, Brooklyn ing and was very impressed with the testimony regarding the budget request for the Murphy Lastly, he presented and discussed the Fiscal from Vice President Brown. Miller and the other HRA-MISCA Fair Hearings Institute. Later that day, attended the CUNY Ris- Policy Institute’s Presentation Briefing Report members of the Committee asked key ques- 111 Livingston Street, Brooklyn ing Mass Rally, March and Meeting. on Mayor de Blasio’s Preliminary FY 2017 NYC tions on the issue. Budget. New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) March 11, 2016 — Met with CWA Local 1180 at- DCAS Queens testing center to open this fall. 23-02 49th Avenue, LIC Queens torney Joel Spivak and Linda Jenkins in order to A motion was duly made, seconded, and carried prepare for the upcoming arbitration hearing. to accept the President’s Report. HRA-MISCA Secretary-Treasurer’s Report 260 11th Avenue, Manhattan March 14, 2016 — Met with Dwight Kearns, Secretary-Treasurer Gloria Middleton presented Kevin Gallagher, and Joe McDonnell regarding First Vice President’s Report HHC-North Central Bronx Hospital the Transaction Detail report for February 2016, the development of 6 Harrison Street. First Vice President Gina Strickland reported the 3424 Kossuth Avenue, Bronx as well as the Check Register. She advised that following: the T.D. checking account has a balance of March 15, 2016 — Met with Micah Lasher, Chief NYC Fire Department (FDNY) $579,265.40 as of C.O.B. March 30, 2016. of Staff to Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, Administrative Manager List Meetings 9 Metro Tech Center, Brooklyn who is considering running for the Manhattan February 25, 2016 — NYC Department of Pro- March 10, 2016 — The CWA Local 1180 Schol- HHC Jacobi Hospital Senate seat currently held by Adriano Espail- bation. Met with Probation advocating move- arship Committee met again. There has been 1400 Pelham Parkway South, Bronx lat. That afternoon, he chaired the weekly staff ment of the list containing nine candidates. progress in the development on how the schol- meeting. Later that evening, he held a confer- NYC Department of Buildings arship will be distributed. The Scholarship Com- March 28, 2016 — Probation. Advised that all ence call with the Working Families Party and 280 Broadway, Manhattan mittee will meet again on April 14, 2016. nine candidates will be appointed. NYC Advisory Council regarding the congres- NYC Department of Finance April 7, 2016 — President Cheliotes will be hon- sional election. February 26, 2016 — Met with NYC Law Depart- 144-06 94th Avenue, Queens ored in the Annual Richmond County Demo- ment. March 16, 2016 — Met with Greg Mantsios re- cratic Club recognition dinner. NYC Department of Finance garding the Murphy Institute. That afternoon, March 28, 2016 — NYC Law Department ad- 345 Adams Street, Brooklyn April 12, 2016 — The CLC will host its Annual he attended the Joseph S. Murphy Institute vised they have no Administrative Manager Awards Reception. working group meeting to discuss the next positions available as their units must be super- NYCERS steps in Murphy becoming its own school. That vised by a lawyer. Will put them in contact with 345 Adams Street, Brooklyn April 18, 2016 — Will be the Day of Civil Disobe- evening, he chaired the Administrative Manager other agencies that have created appointments dience. CWA will march in front of the Supreme NYC Department of Education meeting at the United Federation of Teachers and they will again review and get back to 1180. Court in Washington, DC. Those interested are 333 7th Avenue, Manhattan (UFT). to report to CWA Local 1180 at 3:00 a.m. to March 21, 2016 — New York City Police Depart- Taxi and Limousine Commission board the bus provided by CWA District One. March 17, 2016 — Attended the New York City ment (NYPD). Agency creating new title Per- 31-00 47th Avenue, LIC Queens Central Labor Council’s (CLC) delegates meeting. sonnel Administrative Manager that will utilize April 27, 2016 — Will be the CWA Local 1180 the Administrative Title. NYPD is scheduling an Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings monthly membership meeting being held at March 18, 2016 — Met with Jon Kaiman, special upcoming pool for approximately 21 appoint- (OATH) BMCC. advisor on Super Storm Sandy relief to Gover- ments. NYPD will review positions CWA Local 100 Church Street, Manhattan nor Andrew Cuomo, who is running for the seat April 28, 2016 — Will be Alan Goldblatt’s retire- 1180 presented that we believe are Administra- vacated by Steven J. Israel, U.S. Representative HRA-SNAP 79 ment party after 43 years of City service. tive Manager Positions. for New York’s 3rd Congressional District. That 219 Beach 59th Street, Queens Motion was duly made, seconded, and carried afternoon, he chaired a conference call with NYC Department of Aging — Advised they will HRA-Investigation, Revenue and Enforcement to accept the Secretary-Treasurer’s Report. CWA DFOC regarding defense fund grants. Lat- be making appointments and are currently Agency er that day, met with Council Speaker Melissa working on the list. Member-at-Large Debra Paylor attended the 250 Livingston Street, Brooklyn Mark-Viverito’s staff regarding proposed legis- Spring SOMOS Conference in Albany, New Manhattan District Attorney — This request is lation in order to identify where discrimination HHC Lincoln Hospital York, from March 18-20, 2016. As a member of being reviewed by their Human Resources Di- exists and correct it. 234 149th Street, Bronx the CWA Local 1180 Hispanic Committee and rector. Executive Board, she extended her gratitude March 21, 2016 — Met with NYPD personnel HHC Cumberland Hospital NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for affording her the opportunity to attend who have informed CWA Local 1180 that they 100 North Portland Avenue, Brooklyn (DOHMH) — Still reviewing their appointments this Conference. She also thanked the Hispanic will be appointing 20 additional Administrative under the 1 in 3 Rule. DOHMH- Vital Records Committee Chairperson Venus Williams. She Managers. 125 Worth Street, Manhattan explained that the SOMOS organization stands NYC Employee Retirement System (NYCERS) March 22, 2016 — Met with Joel Spivak in order committed to addressing the needs of the His- — Meeting scheduled for Thursday March 31, HRA-Brownsville #73 to prepare for the upcoming Arbitration Hear- panic population and ensuring that more His- 2016. 94 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn ing. That afternoon, he chaired the weekly staff panic youths will get the opportunity to partici- meeting. Later that day, made the final prepara- March 7, 2016 — Unions met with NYC De- HRA-SNAP #14 pate in the Hispanic Leadership Institute (HLI) tion for the monthly membership meeting. That partment of Citywide Administrative Services 132 W. 125th Street, Manhattan internship, scholarship, and apprenticeship evening, he attended an event honoring Karen (DCAS) administration, which presented DCAS programs. DOHMH-Family and Child Health Koslowitz, Council Member for the 29th District procedures concerning appointments from Civil 16 Court Street, Brooklyn The Somos el Futuro Spring Conference proved of the New York City Council. Service List. to be a remarkable and a very educational ex- DCAS March 23, 2016 — Held a conference call with March 11, 2016 and March 18, 2016 — Lobby perience. Elected officials, students, and many 210 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn Joe Garba and Greg Mantsios regarding the Day Training for the Borough Committees was more community leaders attended the Confer- progress of the establishment of the CUNY held to train committee members to meet with Motion was duly made, seconded, and carried ence. Member at Large Paylor had the privilege School of Labor. their Council members. These meetings are to accept the First Vice President’s Report. of speaking and taking a picture with her Coun- seeking the support of the Council members to cil Member Melissa Mark-Viverito, Speaker of March 24, 2016 — Met with Laurie Cumbo, urge the City to stop contesting a court order to the New York City Council. Council Member for the 35th District of the New Second Vice-President’s Report release requested data to CWA Local 1180. Staff York City Council, regarding the Administrative Second Vice President Gerald Brown reported March 25, 2016 — Ms. Paylor attended the Representatives Desiree Waters, Olivia Lyde, Manager arbitration and failure of the City to the following: Public Sector Unions on the Line: Right-Wing and Venus Colon-Williams, and Member’s-at- release the EEO data to CWA Local 1180, to Attacks and Labor Movement Responses Large Hilary Bloomfield and Denise Gilliam fa- Candidates for the 13th Congressional District. identify where discrimination exists in order to workshop. It was an all-day workshop held cilitated the training for 60 members. We interviewed Adam Clayton Powell IV and are correct the problem. That evening, he chaired attempting to get interviews with Keith Wright Continued on page 19 the monthly General Membership meeting. Arthur Cheliotes President New Shop Stewards Congratulations to Shop Stewards elected between January and May 2016 American Populism — Which Side Are You On? David Arroyo...... HHC/ Gouverneur Hospital...... 1/5/2016 Continued from page 8 Shakima Ivory...... NYCHA...... 1/5/2016 Tyra Manigault...... School Construction Authority...... 1/11/2016 Trump has little to offer in the way of concrete policies but his ability to Sherifat Prout...... School Construction Authority...... 1/11/2016 push the emotional buttons of the nation cannot be underestimated. He Patricia Bussey ...... New York City Planning...... 1/15/2016 is, after all, a master of media manipulation. Desiree Deloatche. . . . HRA/Snap 45...... 1/20/2016 The Sanders program is a recognizably working-class one: higher mini- Marie Guery ...... Department of Finance...... 1/25/2016 mum wage, free college for all, labor unionism, and a re-regulation of Debra Jones...... HRA/FIA/Snap 43...... 5/4/2016 finance with steep taxes on the 1%. His actual politics go far beyond that. He has spent his entire life preaching the necessity and righteousness of class war, he calls out our oligarchs by name and asks us all to question “who benefits from this exploitation?” Yet the corporate media chooses not to listen. exploitation of workers don’t fit into an easy, elite-friendly framework. The Demo- cratic Party then has two options: blame the individual moral failings of workers or call Despite off-the- into question the very nature of the rigged system itself. For most American workers, charts wealth in- there’s no political party looking out for their interests — only ones telling them to do equality, Democratic more with less. Party leaders have been concerned not The middle class is central to a meaningful progressive politics because they have the with an egalitarian numbers, the economic incentive, and the potential power to build a truly democratic reckoning to unite society out of this miserable oligarchy we all find ourselves stuck in today. the have-nots and It becomes clear with Sanders’ popularity that the 1% has made out like bandits simply the haves, but with by keeping portions of the large (and potentially powerful) middle class from uniting inclusion — bring- in a single political party behind a social-democratic program, and that such a scenario ing different “inter- would be nothing short of a disaster for them. est groups” into the While the media doesn’t pay as much attention to Bernie as they do to Trump, he professional class remains the only candidate inspiring voters to take back our democracy while we still while managing everyone else’s expectations downward. They change can. His fundraising has shown that the American people disagree with recent Su- the people but not the system. preme Court rulings and are willing to support a candidate who chooses not to play by Class stratification, capital flight, and the war against organized labor are their rules. His fundraising is a message to all candidates that if you are willing to stand sidestepped. The liberal elites are spared from having to question the up for the American people, they will stand with you — and that is what American fundamental injustices of the rigged system. The miseries, hardships, and populism should be about. g 20 Years and Still Going Strong! CWA 1180 Retirees Division Classes and Programs

Computer ClasseS

Using your Computer-Basics for Beginners 2 — Mondays 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Take Control of Your Android & Smartphone and Tablet — Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Take Control of your IPhone & iPad — Tuesdays 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Microsoft PowerPoint — Mondays, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Photography on the Move: Smart Phones, Tablet and Cameras — Thursdays 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Exercise Classes Seminars & Special Events

Line Dancing — Fridays 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. See monthly calendar for details Yoga — Tuesdays 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Movies — Mondays 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Dance with Margaret — Tuesdays 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Health Benefit Counseling Chair Dancing — Mondays 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon Call for appointment or stop in to see a Retiree Benefit Specialist Zumba — Fridays 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon Retirement can have many meanings. No matter Hudson River Walking — Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon what you choose to do, it’s important to stay Stretching — Tuesdays 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. active and get involved. Enjoy your retirement and Fridays 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. years; you have earned them. Communique I 18 Communique Executive Board Minutes

Continued from page 17 IN MEMORIAM at the Murphy Institute and was extremely Hudson Street. Hold the date, this year’s informative. Ms. Paylor found the panel Annual Picnic will be held on September 3, discussion regarding the effects that the 2016, at Holiday Hills in Connecticut. NAME Agency Deceased Fredrich vs. California Teachers Association The next Executive Board Meeting is sched- case would have on unions to be the most uled for May 5, 2016. William Balot...... Queens Borough President...... 1/8/2016 interesting. Motion was duly made, seconded, and car- Alafair Beasley...... Dept. of Education...... 1/11/2016 Members-at-Large Lisa Lloyd and Lenora ried to adjourn at 8:10 p.m. Pauline Block...... Dept. of Education...... 2/15/2016 Smith attended the U.S. Law Conference on March 14, 2016. Respectfully submitted,

Grace Bonaro ...... Health & Hospital Corp ...... 3/6/2016 Member-at-Large Hazel Worley advised Lourdes Acevedo Deborah Boyce...... Dept. of Health & Mental Hygiene. . . . 2/15/2016 that the Prom Drive is going well. The Recording Secretary dresses will be donated to the Cinderella Eunice Branch...... Office of the Comptroller...... 1/26/2016 Project Organization. The May Day Carnival Arline Brown Downs . . . . Health & Hospital Corp ...... 1/1/2016 will be held Saturday, May 7, 2016, at 97 Myrna Capizzo...... NYC Housing Authority...... 1/5/2016 Virginia Caulfield...... Police Department...... 1/15/2016 Frances Comitini...... Dept. of Personnel...... 3/13/2016 Esseline Crawford...... Dept. of Social Services...... 12/28/2015 COMMUNIQUE Anastasia Cyrus...... Housing Preservation & Development. . 1/4/2016 Helen De Nigris ...... Health & Hospital Corp ...... 1/2/2016 Official Publication Janet Defabbia...... Dept. of Education...... 12/16/2015 New York Administrative Employees Local 1180 Communications Workers of America, AFL-CIO Phyllis Digirolomo. . . . . Dept. of Education...... 2/12/2016 6 Harrison Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10013-2898 Blanche Dudley...... Coler Hospital & Nursing Facility. . . . .12/30/2015 www.cwa1180.org Madeline Georgoulakos. . . Fire Department...... 2/10/2016 Telephone: 212.226.6565 Phyllis Goldstein...... Health & Hospital Corp ...... 1/5/2016 Security Benefits: 212.966.5353 Delores Greene...... Dept. of Social Services...... 3/20/2016 Retiree Benefits: 212.966.5353 Claim Forms Hotline: 212.925.1091 Anita Harris...... NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission. . . .3/28/2016 Retiree Division: 212.226.5800 Estelle Hoffman ...... Dept. of Education...... 2/8/2016 Tape Message: 212.226.1180 Frances Isaac...... NYC Transit Authority...... 3/18/2016 Marilyn Leggett ...... Dept. of Social Services...... 3/10/2016 For Out-of-Town Retirees Retiree Division: 800.801.2882 Salvatore Luna ...... Administration for Children Services. . . 3/20/2016 Retiree Benefits: 888.966.5353 Maxine Mahon...... Dept. of Social Services...... 1/20/2016 Ethel McDonald...... Dept. of Education...... 3/23/2016 Executive Board Louvenia McDonald. . . . . Dept. of Social Services...... 12/9/2015 Arthur Cheliotes, President Gina Strickland, First Vice President James McNamara...... Dept. of Education...... 12/9/2015 Gerald Brown, Second Vice President Shirley Mellon Asro. . . . . Dept. of Social Services...... 1/31/2016 Gloria Middleton, Secretary-Treasurer Howard Mollin...... Finance Administration...... 3/13/2016 Lourdes Acevedo, Recording Secretary Ann Moreli...... Health & Hospital Corp...... 2/10/2016 Members at Large Claire O’Grady...... Health & Hospital Corp...... 1/14/2016 Robin Blair-Batte, Hilary Bloomfield, Charles Garcia, Denise Gilliam, Christine Parker...... Dept. of Health & Mental Hygiene. . . . 1/13/2016 Lisa Lloyd, Debra Paylor, Lenora Smith, Venus Williams, Hazel Worley Elbers Pierce...... Dept. of Investigation...... 2/4/2016 Communications Director Ulalie Pile...... Health & Hospital Corp ...... 3/6/2016 Communique Editor/Designer Edwin Santiago...... Dept. of Info. & Telephone Technology. . 2/15/2016 Marci Rosenblum Annie Shand...... Dept. of Social Services...... 1/14/2016 RWD Group, Inc. l www.rwdgroup.com Eileen Shaughnessy. . . . . Housing Preservation & Development. . 3/29/2016 Editorial Committee Diane Smalls...... Dept. of Social Services...... 1/9/2016 Gerald Brown, Gloria Middleton — Committee Facilitators Grace Thoma...... Law Department...... 2/26/2016 Catherine Alves, Robin Blair-Batte, Sheila Boyd, Dan Cunningham, Edward Valarezo...... Parks & Recreation...... 2/14/2016 Robin Person, Evelyn Rodriguez, Carole Silverman, Desiree Waters, Quinella Williams, Edward Yood Beverly Vibudulu ...... Dept. of Social Services...... 1/16/2016 Printed by DG3 North America Blanche Wachs...... NYC Transit Authority...... 1/1/2016 Ron Koff l [email protected] Dorothy West...... Finance Administration...... 2/6/2016 Amelia Williams...... Dept. of Correction...... 1/14/2016 Bernice Wiseltier...... Youth & Comm. Development...... 12/11/2015 About our Members • Condolences to Secretary-Treasurer Gloria Middleton on the death of her sister Margaret Spradley on May 14, 2016. g

• Congratulations to Carmen Sejuelas, CWA 1180 staff member and the telephone voice of CWA 1180, on recently being honored with a prestigious award at a CWA 1180 membership meeting by the Women’s Committee. g

• Condolences to Shop Steward Norma Lynch of the Committee on People with Disabilities and Political Action committees on the loss of her brother Charles Lynch on May 15. g

• Condolences to Shop Steward Audrey Henderson (TLC) on the death of her father Fitzherbert Henderson on March 13, 2016. g

• Condolences to Elaine Cummings (Administative Manager, Queens St. Maintenance) on the death of her brother Reginald Oliver Cummings. g

• Congratulations to Deborah Valentin (Administrative Manager at HPD) on the birth of her fourth grandchild, Rue Lynn Valentin, on April 28, 2016. g NON-PROFIT-ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Communique NEW YORK, NY Communications Workers PERMIT NO. 8190 of America, Local 1180 6 Harrison Street New York, NY 10013-2898

Democracy Awakening In a long sea of red, lining the streets of Washing- process. All of this is a gross injustice ton, D.C. in April 2016, more than 200 organizations, for Americans.” including many CWA members and those from Local This landmark mobilization will press for 1180, representing a diverse array of movements and reforms and ways to build a stronger hundreds of thousands of people banded together democracy that works for all Americans. to demand a democracy that works for all of us. That means fighting obstruction of The three-day event included an array of actions, President Obama’s constitutional obliga- from demonstrations, teach-ins, and direct action tion to nominate the next Supreme trainings, to a Rally for Democracy, and pressing for Court justice, restoring and expanding a Congress of Conscience through non-violent direct essential voting rights protections, and action and advocacy. curbing the power of wealthy special “We live in a nation controlled by money and power,” interests and corporations in elections. said Local 1180 Secretary-Treasurer Gloria Middle- “Our demands are varied, but we speak ton, one of those from the Local who made the trip for everyone,” she said. “We need and to D.C. “We need to change the way business is we are entitled to a voice, rather than done so that we are truly a nation of, by, and for the having a government that is run by and people.” speaks for a few.”

Joining in the march with Middleton was 1180 We need a Congress that stands up President Arthur Cheliotes, several Executive Board for democracy rather than stands in its members and Shop way. Here’s the agenda we’re calling for We live in a nation Stewards, as well as a Congress to pass: host of dedicated CWA controlled by money • Fair consideration of the nominee members. and power ... We need to fill the Supreme Court vacancy, American democracy is including timely hearings and a to change the way premised on the fun- vote by the full Senate. business is done so damental tenet, “one • The Voting Rights Advancement person, one vote,” but that we are truly a na- Act (H.R. 2867, S. 1659), legislation since the very begin- tion of, by, and for that would restore the protections ning, we’ve had to fight the people. against voting discrimination that for every voice to be were struck down by the U.S. Su- heard and every vote to be counted. preme Court in its Shelby County Middleton said that the Democracy Awakening was v. Holder decision, and make additional, critical • The Government By the People Act/Fair Elections to shine a light on the need for change on a myriad updates to the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Now Act (H.R. 20 and S. 1538), a small donor of fronts — racial justice, workers’ rights and fair • The Voter Empowerment Act (H.R. 12), legislation empowerment measure that would encourage pay, safe food and water, health care, peace, immi- to modernize voter registration, prevent decep- and amplify small contributions from everyday gration reform, and improvements in education. tive practices that keep people from the ballot Americans. “A barrage of obstacles keep everyday Americans box and ensure equal access to voting for all. The CWA reform agenda is aimed at creating a democ- shut out of the political process, and that has to • The Democracy For All Amendment (H.J.Res. racy where every voice is heard and every vote counts change,” Middleton said. “We face restrictive voting 22, S.J.Res. 5), a constitutional amendment that equally — in other words, a democracy that works laws suppressing the voting rights of people of color, would overturn U.S. Supreme Court decisions for all of us. Together we’re pushing for a Congress seniors, students, and low-income Americans, we like Citizens United and allow elected represen- of Conscience, one that stands up for our democracy have archaic campaign financing that allows big cor- tatives to set commonsense limits on money in rather than stands in its way. porations and the extremely wealthy to control the elections.