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I October/November 2012 Vol. 46, No. 7 R TEAMSTERS FOR OBAMA

We urge all union members to vote for President Obama. He fights by our side in the War on Workers and advocates for middle- and lower-income families.

his election will go down in history lion who are not currently insured. Rom- as a turning point when American ney, whose plan focuses on controlling Tvoters decided, not simply between medical costs, has vowed to ban the so- two presidential candidates, but on two called “Obamacare,” a major social pro- sharply contrasting philosophies for guid- gram, if he is elected. ing the nation toward successful recovery I – Obama would preserve after the worst economic crisis since the this program for the elderly and trim costs Great Depression. President Obama has a by cutting payments to providers. Romney record of supporting community ideals would give future Medicare beneficiaries a and the social safety nets that protect the fixed amount, so-called vouchers, to pay greatest number of Americans. Mitt premiums for Medicare or private insur- Romney has a record of putting the needs ance. of the wealthiest few above the majority of I Medicaid – Obama would expand Americans. Teamster volunteers at Local 237 dial up members in swing states. Medicaid, a safety-net program for the poor As it does for each presidential election, the Each of us must make that choice by voting on and disabled. Romney would give each state a International Brotherhood of Teamsters set up November 6. With so much at stake as we struggle fixed amount and more control over deciding phone banks at Local 237 in City, at a in a stagnant economy to maintain our jobs, wages who gets coverage. Local in Chicago, and inside a tractor-trailer and lifestyles, it is important to know how each I Jobs – Obama stood up and fought for cruising through Washington State, where mem- candidate plans to lead us to a better future. Most Teamsters and union members. Taking action to ber volunteers call other members in swing importantly, we must vote, and encourage every save American automakers with a huge govern- states, including Ohio, Michigan, North Carolina, eligible voter we know to vote on Election Day. ment loan — which is being paid back — he pre- Florida, Indiana, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and served more than 10,000 Teamster jobs and more Why We Endorse President Obama: Iowa. The goal is to reach 30,000 members during than 160,000 jobs in the industry. the weeks before Election Day. Each call is an op- Health Care – Obama’s signature Afford- I I Economy – We’ve had 29 straight months of portunity to speak with a Teamster brother or sis- able Health Care act will provide near universal job growth during Obama’s first 3 years in office, as ter about the critical choices at hand. coverage to all Americans, including the 30 mil- he steered the nation out of the Great Recession.

Local 237 Endorsements for the General Elections in New York State, Tuesday, Nov. 6 Senate Nassau, Suffolk New York State Assembly 52 Joan Millman (D/WF) Kings (D) 9 Dean G. Skelos (R) Nassau 4 Steven Englebright (D/I/WF) Suffolk 54 Jr. (D/C) Kings 11 Tony Avella (D/C/I/WF) 5 Alfred Graf (R-I) Suffolk 56 Annette Robinson (D) Kings 12 Michael Gianaris (D/WF) Queens 6 (D/I/WF) Suffolk 59 (D) Kings 13 José Peralta (D/WF) Queens 60 (D/WF) Kings District/Candidate County 9 Joseph Saladino (R/C/I) Suffolk 15 Joseph Addabbo (D/WF) Queens 10 Joseph Dujmic (D/WF) Nassau, Suffolk 61 (D/WF) Richmond 1 Timothy H. Bishop (D) Suffolk 16 (D/I/WF) Queens 12 Andrew Raia (R/C) Nassau 63 (D/C/I) Richmond 2 Peter T. King (R) Suffolk 18 Martin Malave Dilan (D) Kings 13 Charles D. Lavine (D) Nassau 64 (R/C/I) Richmond 3 Steve J. Israel (D/I/WF) Suffolk 19 John L. Sampson (D/WF) Kings 14 David McDonough (R) Nassau 65 (D/WF) New York 4 Carolyn McCarthy (D/I/WF) Nassau 20 Eric L. Adams (D/WF) Kings 16 Michelle Schimel (D/I/WF) Nassau 66 Deborah J. Glick (D) New York 6 (D/I) Queens 21 Kevin S. Parker (D/WF) Kings 22 Michaelle Solages (D) Queens 67 (D/WF) New York 7 Nydia Velazquez (D/WF) Kings, Queens, NY 22 Martin J. Golden (R/C) Kings 31 Michelle Titus (D/WF) Queens 70 Keith L.Wright (D/WF) New York 8 (D/WF) Kings 23 Diane M. Savino (D/WF/I) Richmond, Kings 32 Vivian Cook (D) Queens 71 Herman D. Farrell, Jr. (D) New York 9 (D/WF) Kings 24 Andrew J. Lanza (R//C/I) Richmond 34 Michael Den Dekker (D-WF) Queens 74 Brian Kavanagh (D/WF) New York 10 Jerrold Nadler (D/WF) New York 25 (D-WF) Kings 35 Jeffrion Aubry (D/WF) Queens 75 Richard Gottfried (D/WF) New York 12 (D/WF) Queens 26 Daniel Squadron (D/WF) New York 37 (D-WF) Queens 76 (D/WF) New York 13 Charles Rangel (D/WF) New York, Bronx 27 (D/WF) New York 38 Michael Miller (D/WF) Queens 77 (D/WF) Bronx 14 (D/WF) Queens, Bronx 28 Liz Kreuger (D/WF) New York 39 (D/WF) Queens 78 José Rivera (D) Bronx 15 José Serrano (D/WF) Bronx 29 José Serrano (D/WF) Bronx 40 Inez Barron (D/WF) Kings 79 Eric Stevenson (D/WF) Bronx 16 (D/WF) Westchester 30 Bill Perkins (D/WF) New York 41 (D/I/WF) Kings 81 (D/WF) Bronx 17 (D/WF) Westchester, Rockland 31 (D) New York/Bronx 42 Rhoda S. Jacobs (D-WF) Kings 82 Michael R. Benedetto (D/WF) Bronx 18 (D) Westchester 32 Ruben Diaz Sr. (R/D/C) Bronx 43 Karim Camara (D/WF) Kings 83 Carl E. Heastie (D/WF) Bronx 19 Julian Schreibman (D/WF) Duchess 33 Gustavo Rivera (D/WF) Bronx 44 James F. Brennan (D/L/WF) Kings 85 (D/WF) Bronx 34 Jeffrey D. Klein (D) Bronx, Westchester 86 Nelson Castro (D/WF) Bronx New York State Senate 45 (D/WF) Kings 35 Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D/I/WF) 47 (D/WF) Kings 87 Luis Sepulveda (D/WF) Bronx 1 Kenneth P. LaValle (R/C/I) Suffolk Westchester 49 Peter Abbate Jr. (D/I/WF) Kings 89 Gary Pretlow (D/I/WF) Westchester 6 Kemp Hannon (R/C/I) Nassau 36 Ruth Hassell-Thompson (D) Westchester 50 Joseph R. Lentol (D) Kings 90 (D/I/WF) 8 Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. (R/C/I) 37 George Latimer (D/WF) Westchester 51 Felix Ortiz (D) Kings Westchester/Putnam 2 NEWSLINE, October/November 2012 Local 237 Member Services

UNION HEADQUARTERS Richard Hendershot, 212-924-2000 Vice President A Message From 216 West 14th Street Ruben Torres, The President New York, NY 10011-7296 Secretary-Treasurer LOCAL 237 DIVISIONS PERSONNEL, 5th Fl. CITYWIDE DIVISION, 2nd Fl. 212-924-2000 212-924-2000 Edmund Kane, Director and Donald Arnold, Director Chief Negotiator Al Soto, Law Enforcement POLITICAL ACTION & Director LEGISLATION, 5th Fl. Support Obama Like Your Life Randy Klein, Assistant Director 212-924-2000 HOUSING DIVISION, 2nd Fl. Local 237 protects members’ 212-924-2000 rights by helping to sponsor legis- Depends on It Remilda Ferguson, Director lation that is important to mem- James Giocastro, bers, and by opposing initiatives Deputy Director that would hurt members. t seems like before every presidential elec- stroy rather than improve public services. DIVISION Patricia Stryker, Director tion, we call it the most important one of Locally, we are helping bring attention to 631-851-9800 GRIEVANCES/DISCIPLINARY our time. In truth, every presidential elec- the many problems at NYCHA. Local 237’s 1727 Veterans Memorial PROBLEMS, 6th Fl. I tion is incredibly important. It decides who newly created NYCHA Task Force, com- Highway 212-924-2000 will be the leader of the free world and the prised of union and community representa- Suite 308 For grievances and job related commander in chief of the most powerful tives, is dedicated to providing solutions Islandia, NY 11749 problems, first contact your shop military on earth. Even more than that, it that will fix public housing for residents John Burns, Director steward and/or grievance repre- shows the national mood and says some- and workers alike. That is a good example Benedict Carenza, sentative. If they cannot resolve Deputy Director of the power we have if we work together the issue, they or you should con- thing about our values at the time. Long Island Welfare Fund: tact your business agent. That is why this election is different and use our voices to make real change. We For information on the various and more important. Our country is split must continue to push for change here but funds call 800-962-1145 Mal Patterson, Director of Grievances and Hearings into two clear sides that have never seemed also all around the country. If anti-govern- RETIREE DIVISION, 8th Fl. Todd Rubinstein, Esq. farther apart. One side still believes in the ment Republicans win the White House 212-807-0555 Grievance Coordinator power of government to do good and help and Congress, public housing will be one of Provides a variety of pre- and post- Debbie Coleman, Esq. all of us. The other is determined to tear the first things that they cut. The results retirement services, including pen- Grievance Coordinator down the government to further enrich the will be very real and immediate: lost jobs, sion and health insurance counsel- ing to members. (Pension coun- CIVIL SERVICE BAR ASSN most privileged and let the rest of the peo- less affordable housing and living condi- seling by appointment, Thursdays 6th Fl., 212-675-0519 ple fend for themselves. The winner of the tions getting even worse. only). General retirement counsel- Saul Fishman, President 2012 election will feel like their side has Regardless of what the latest polls ing and retirement planning series Aldona Vaiciunas, been given a mandate to remake the coun- show, Romney certainly has a chance to during spring and fall. Office Administrator and try in its image. win, which would be a disaster. It’s impor- Nancy B. True, Director Grievance Coordinator Those are the stakes. They have never tant to get out and vote, even though LOCAL 237 DEPARTMENTS John Picucci, Esq., been higher. We must help President Obama Obama will win in New York with no prob- (Citywide and Housing) Grievance Representative to victory, not just so he can remain presi- lem. I encourage you to help in other ways, CSBA Welfare Fund SKILLED TRADES, 2nd Fl. dent, but to demonstrate that the majority of whether volunteering at a phone bank or 212-924-2000 Alicare 866-647-4617 Americans have chosen a leader who repre- donating even a small contribution to Donald Arnold, Director COMMUNICATIONS, 8th Fl. sents their interests. We must stand up and Obama’s campaign. Every bit helps. HEALTH AND SAFETY, 2nd Fl. 212-924-2000 show that we want to live in a society Our efforts can raise awareness across 212-924-2000 Tania M. Lambert, Editor where we are all in this together, not alone. the country as Americans head to the polls Donald Arnold, Director Local 237 Newsline We must prove that labor still matters and in November. We are at a critical moment, Website: www.local237.org Diane Stein, Coordinator that middle-class working men and women when widespread determination to defeat MEMBERSHIP, 2nd Fl. EDUCATION AND TRAINING have a say about the direction of this nation. Obama will compel conservatives to come 212-924-2000 8th Fl. Don’t forget that we tried the other out to the polls. Driven by their anger, con- Provides membership services 212-807-0550 side’s approach for many years — where we servative voters will show up in droves and records, including address Provides a variety of training and cut taxes and business regulations and let and could change the course of history. In changes. educational advancement oppor- Laverne White, tunities for members. the rich do what they wanted — and it such an environment, our members must Administrative Manager Frederick Dunn, Director failed. It was not the wages or benefits of understand that doing nothing is the same WELFARE FUND, 3rd Fl. average working-class New Yorkers and as voting for the other side. We must mobi- USEFUL NUMBERS 212-924-7220 Americans that caused the recession and lize and win this election, not just for our- The Fund administers the eligi- FOR PRE-RETIREES the spike in government debt. It was greedy selves, but for the entire country. It’s a de- bility, enrollment, disability, NYCERS ( bankers not content to make mere millions cision about the kind of country we want optical and death benefits Employees Retirement System) a year. They drove our economy to ruin and to be in for the next four years. It’s just that directly by the Fund’s in-house By Mail: 335 Adams St., Suite important. staff, as well as prescription put our governments’ budgets and pensions 2300, , NY 11201-3751 and dental programs indirectly. in the challenging fi- Bernales Carlos In Person: 340 Jay Street, Carnell Joyner Jr., Director nancial position from Mezzanine, Brooklyn, NY 11201 LEGAL SERVICES, 4th Fl. which they now must Gen’l Information: 347-643-3000 fight to recover. 212-924-1220 Outside NYC toll-free: Lawyers advise and represent Mitt Romney firmly 877-6NYCERS members on covered personal believes that private en- legal problems, including domes- NYCERS Internet terprise is superior to www.nyclink.org/html/nycers tic relations (family court pro- government. That is ceedings, divorce and separation), NYC Department of Education why we must stop him purchase and sale of a primary Retirement System before he is able to residence, wills, adoptions, credit 65 Court St., Brooklyn, NY 11201 and consumer problems, tenant 718-935-5400 bring the same destruc- rights and bankruptcies. tive ideas to the federal Social Security Administration Office Hours: level. That is the same 800-772-1213 Mon.- Fri. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. attitude that led to the NY State and Local Retirement Mary Sheridan Esq., Director demise of public hous- Kenneth Perry Esq., Systems 518-474-7736 ing throughout our Deputy Director country. We’ve seen EXECUTIVE OFFICES, 5th Fl. again and again that 212-924-2000 privatization can de- Gregory Floyd, President NEWSLINE, October/November 2012 3 Floyd Was Delegate at Democratic Convention

President Gregory Floyd served as a Hunter, discussing key issues critical to delegate to the Democratic National labor, especially public employees. Convention in Charlotte, N.C., where Addressing the National Press Club he joined Teamsters General President following the Republican and Democrat- Jim Hoffa and Teamsters from through- ic National Conventions in September, out the nation to nominate President Hoffa described the Democratic event as Obama to run for a second term. a “big tent” of diversity, contrasting it “I was honored to have been a del- with the Republican convention, where egate and participate in a process that “all I saw was 1-percenters – it was like reaffirms our goal of reelecting the best a Rotary Club.” He also said, “We’re candidate to protect the rights of union fighting very hard to make sure we re- members, and sets a course for the fu- store balance in the country….This elec- ture of our nation and all its workers,” tion is going to decide whether the rich said Floyd, who also spent time with get richer, or whether we’re going to Vice President and his son, have food stamps and Social Security.” Teamster delegates gather at the Democratic Convention. President Floyd is on the stairs at left, and General President Jim Hoffa is near the top.

dezie arrested him for possession of HPOs Bag a Wanted Thief stolen property and petit larceny. On A patient in the emergency Armed with a detailed descrip- further investigation, HPOs learned room of Queens Hospital Center left tion of the perpetrator, hospital po- that the man was homeless and had her purse on a chair when she lice Lt. Robert Davis reviewed the two warrants for his arrest. walked outside the area to speak on surveillance video and found the in- Mondezie received an Excellent her cell phone. While she was out, a cident. With details confirmed, Hos- Police Duty Award from the Hospi- man seated nearby looked through pital Police Command provided a tal Police Department, Queens Divi- the purse and took her wallet. description of the perpetrator at roll sion 4, at the Annual Awards Cere- When she returned, she opened call for several nights. mony, and was promoted to detec- her purse and saw her wallet was On Sept. 12, the thief returned to tive. Randy Klein, assistant director, gone. The man, still sitting nearby, the emergency room. HPO Bernard Citywide Division, was also hon- said he found her wallet on the floor Mondezie was on patrol and spotted ored with the “One Vision One Det. Bernard Mondezie displays his and returned it to her. But when she the man. He detained and ques- Goal” Labor Management Achieve- award for collaring a thief at Queens opened it, her money was gone. As ment Award. tioned him, and found $100 in his Hospital Center. she left the room to report the theft pocket that the thief admitted steal- on Sept. 2, the man fled. ing from the woman’s wallet. Mon- HPO Residency Rules Eased ON AIR Hospital police officers employed by Health and Hospitals Corpo- Reaching Out With Greg Floyd ration are now permitted to reside anywhere in New York State. “Reaching Out With Greg Floyd” airs Saturdays at 3 p.m. on WWRL AM Local 237 won approval from HHC President Alan Aviles to expand res- 1600. This month Floyd welcomes Harry Farrell, president, Local 1-2, Util- idency requirements for hospital police officers. In a Sept. 21 memorandum ity Workers Union of America; and David Jones, president, Community to employees designated as peace officers, Aviles announced that under New Service Society. York State Public Officer Law peace officers are “required to be residents of Recently, Floyd’s guests were Man- New York State. They are not required to be New York City residents.” hattan Borough President Scott Aviles’ memorandum fulfilled a promise made by HHC to hospital police of- Stringer; Lesyllee White, director, mar- ficers several years ago when New York City passed legislation allowing munic- keting, AFL-CIO Housing Investment ipal workers to reside in six counties surrounding the city.The HHC agreement, Trust; and Dr. Dorian Warren, profes- however, is more permissive, allowing hospital police officers to live anywhere sor, Columbia University. in the state of New York. Since HHC is a non-mayoral agency,and not subject to An award-winning program, city law,President Aviles’ approval was required to go forward with the change. “Reaching Out With Greg Floyd” re- cently won a Bronxnet Beta Award for Floyd and Best Documentary in 2012. The winning documentary is a compilation of several videos produced by Local 237. Local 237 NEWSLINE See video excerpts of “Reaching Out With Greg Floyd” on Local 237’s website at www.local237.org/videos. The complete programs air on the 216 West 14 St., New York, NY 10011 NYC cable TV systems and Cablevision Long Island systems listed below. 212-924-2000 Website: www.local237.org e-mail Newsline: [email protected] Local 237: On the Air Local 237 Newsline (USPS 700-000 ISSN 1083-3536) is published bimonthly by Local 237, STATEN ISLAND COMMUNITY Time Warner Ch. 35, Cablevision International Brotherhood of Teamsters, 216 West 14 Street, New York, NY 10011. Periodical postage paid at New York, NY. Postmaster: Send address changes to TELEVISION (CTV): Ch. 68, Verizon Ch. 43, & RCN Ch. 83 Local 237 Newsline, 216 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10011. Time Warner Ch.34 & Verizon Ch.34 Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 7 p.m.; Fridays, 6 p.m. QUEENS PUBLIC TELEVISION Executive Board BRONXNET: (QPTV): Gregory Floyd Richard Hendershot Ruben Torres Patricia Stryker Cablevision Ch. 67 & Verizon Ch. 33 Time Warner Ch. 35, Verizon Ch. 35 President Vice President Secretary-Treasurer Recording Secretary Tuesdays, 7 p.m. & RCN Ch. 83 Edmund Kane Steven Gordon Curtis Scott Thursdays, 8 p.m.; Fridays, 7 p.m. Mondays, 11 p.m. Trustee Trustee Trustee NEIGHBORHOOD Time Warner Ch. 56, Verizon Ch. 36 Newsline and www.local237.org NETWORK (MNN): & RCN Ch. 84; Fridays, 11 p.m. Tania M. 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The Teamsters National Hispanic less will be the law of the land.” Caucus held its 2012 convention in Other key speakers included Los Angeles where more than 200 IBT General President Jim Hoffa, delegates gathered in late July. The Local 237 Secretary-Treasurer dominant theme was to “reverse the Ruben Torres, who coordinated the trend of attacks on workers over the convention, and the legendary Do- last few years,” said George Miranda, lores Huerta, who co-founded the president, Hispanic Caucus, Interna- United Farm Workers Union with tional vice president, and secretary- the late labor icon Cesar Chaves. treasurer of Local 210. “We need to “The most important thing for us focus on winning strong contracts to do is to educate our communities,” and organizing workers, and we need said Huerta. “Without unions we to focus on Hispanic workers, too.” wouldn’t have Social Security or dis- Ruben Torres, secretary-treasurer of Local 237, addresses the Teamsters Miranda also urged caucus mem- ability insurance or workers’ comp. Hispanic Caucus, as George Miranda, president of the caucus, looks on. bers to register Latinos to get out and Many people don’t know this and they board of directors, including Torres, Cantu, first vice president; Maria vote, noting that “if Mitt Romney be- won’t hear it from anyone but us.” who was re-elected secretary-treas- Perez, second vice president; Jessie comes president, right-to-work for Caucus members elected a new urer, and Ron Herrera, executive di- Miranda, recording secretary; and rector, who was appointed by the trustees Oscar Gonzales, Ernesto board. The other board members Medrano, Olga Gonzalez, Alexis Ro- Workers Rally in Philadelphia are: George Miranda, president; Art driguez, and Louie Diaz.

More than 40,000 members of Franklin D. Roosevelt in which he the labor movement, including outlined a Bill of Rights for workers, Local 237’s contingent, gathered in often referred to as America’s sec- Philadelphia for the Workers ond Bill of Rights. “I wholly support Stand for America rally. Organized its message of job equality, security by the AFL-CIO, the Aug. 11 rally and dignity as well as the rally’s demonstrated voting power as the theme: Working people should vote presidential campaign season for political leaders who abide by heated up. those principles.” “I am very proud that more than Armed with demands for fair 100 Local 237 members recently treatment of workers, the demon- joined with union workers from strators called for the right to full across our nation at the “Workers employment, living wages, collec- Stand for America Rally,” said Gre- tive bargaining, participation in the gory Floyd, president, Local 237. electoral process, retirement and The rally commemorated the final health-care benefits, and quality ed- inaugural address of President ucation.

Teamsters stand behind their banner at the Workers Stand for America rally, Union Fights for Higher Wage including Donald Arnold, director, Citywide Division, second from right, and Rates for Elevator Mechanics Diane Stein, coordinator, Health and Safety, far right. Fishman Elected CSBA President Local 237 took ac- tion to settle the pre- Saul Fishman, a veteran officer, direc- vailing wage rate for tor and member of the Civil Service Bar As- elevator mechanics at sociation, was elected president, succeed- a hearing on Oct. 2, at ing Gloria Johnson, who held the title for 17 the Office of Adminis- years. Saul and his slate members defeated trative Trials and Johnson by more than a 2-to-1 margin on Hearings (OATH). June 25. It was a rematch of their 2009 con- For more than a test, when Fishman’s slate narrowly lost to month, union mem- Johnson by 17 votes. bers, attorneys and As head of the attorneys’ union, Fish- man will serve a three-year term. He says staff will be making From left, Elevator Mechanic Tom Paul, and Elevator he looks forward to enhancing communica- their case to an admin- Mechanic Helpers Mark Drayton and Rudy Abraham tions to “engage members and better share istrative judge who were on hand to give testimony at the Office of information.” will decide which pre- Administrative Trials and Hearings. vailing wage rates are applied to In addition to upholding the A former CSBA board member, busi- Local 237 elevator mechanics, super- comptroller’s determination for su- ness agent and attorney at the New York City Department of Finance, visors and mechanic helpers. The pervisors and mechanics, Local 237 Fishman brings more than 25 years of experience to the table, and has final decision will apply to workers is fighting for elevator helpers to pledged to reinvigorate the union with new leadership. He is a gradu- employed by both the Housing Au- also be given the Local 1 rate. The ate of City University of New York Queens College and New York Law thority and the city. city and the comptroller’s office School. In addition, Saul is a member of the City Affairs Committee of Despite having fought for the both oppose providing the Local 1 the Association of the Bar of the City of New York (“City Bar”) and has higher Local 1 rate, which was grant- rate to elevator helpers. The Hous- taken numerous labor courses at Cornell University’s School of Indus- ed to supervisors and mechanics ing Authority has not yet made its trial Labor Relations. through the comptroller’s wage deter- position known. The CSBA is comprised of approximately 850 union members em- mination, Local 237 must now take on Both issues will be decided by ployed as attorneys by the City of New York and its authorities. It is the city, which objects to the determi- the OATH judge. For updates on the governed by its own officers and executive board, and is affiliated with nation and argues that the lower Local hearing, sign on to Local 237’s web- Local 237. 3 rate should apply to all three titles. site at www.local237.org. NEWSLINE, October/November 2012 5 Floyd Faults NYCHA Report, Creates Task Force

President Gregory Floyd testified ments. lidity of a report that bypassed the 237/NYCHA Task Force to tackle on Sept. 27 before the City Council “For the cost of $10 million, the valuable input of workers and ten- the many issues plaguing this Committee on Public Housing, recommendations are meager,” ants, Floyd was critical of the report’s agency for so long. It includes Local which was looking into a report by Floyd testified. “We would have suggestions for outsourcing jobs and 237 officials, representatives from the Boston Consulting Group paid given the advice for free and given it selling off assets, which add to the NYCHA tenants groups and com- for by the New York City Housing right away,” he added. “But no one climate of distrust felt by members. munity organizations. He also made Authority. The $10 million report, asked me or my members how to “It is not an entrepreneurial enter- several recommendations for im- which took two years to produce, improve NYCHA.” Floyd credited prise,” said Floyd, affirming that proving NYCHA, including an was supposed to recommend ways to the report with making one impor- NYCHA was and should continue to NYPD survey to determine where improve conditions at the develop- tant point, however, in its finding be “a great source of municipal security cameras should be placed; ments. Of the more than 9,000 mem- that “there is a culture of fear” pride.” and addressing long repair delays bers employed by NYCHA, 30 per- among many employees. To that end, Floyd announced at by improving the way repairs are cent also live in NYCHA develop- In addition to questioning the va- the hearing creation of the Local scheduled.

President Gregory Floyd testifies before the City Council Committee on Public Housing. Seated next to Floyd is Anthony Wells, president of Social Service Employees Local 371. On the right is a NYCHA tenant sporting a telling T-shirt at the hearing. Verizon Workers Mull Tentative Plan Islip Board

Tentative contracts were of tough negotiations, including a 401(k) accounts. A ratification vote Approves reached last month between Verizon massive two-week strike by Verizon is expected this month. Communications and unions repre- workers in August 2011, when Local “Because of what’s going on in Tax Hike senting 45,000 of its workers. The 237’s contingent joined in support at a America, every employer, regardless The Islip Town Board voted pacts with the main unions, Com- rally to decry proposed cuts to health of its financial wherewithal, be- unanimously to exceed a state- munications Workers of America care, pensions and other union bene- lieves it’s obligated to cut the costs mandated 2 percent property tax and the International Brotherhood fits. The strike ended when the phone of front-line employees,” Larry cap. The vote, supported by Local of Electrical Workers, preserved the company and the union agreed to re- Cohen, president of the communica- 237, followed a long public hearing current pension plan for existing sume bargaining. tions workers, was quoted as saying at Town Hall where residents workers, and called for an 8 percent The tentative contract, effective in . “But we fiercely opposed the move, remind- pay raise over four years, while re- Aug. 1, 2011, to Aug. 1, 2015, in- held our own. This is an incredibly ing Republican Supervisor Tom quiring workers to pay more for cludes an $800 ratification bonus profitable company, and the reality Croci that he campaigned last year health coverage. for certain titles, and replaces tradi- of today in America is if you hold on a promise of lowering taxes. The agreements follow 16 months tional pensions for future hires with your own, that’s a victory.” Croci, who last month intro- duced a $118 million budget pro- The Son Also Rises, and Wins a Scholarship posal calling for a 65 percent in- crease in residential property taxes, Sanju Bose, recipient of the superintendent at repeated at the hearing the urgent $10,000 James R. Hoffa Memorial Boston-Secor need to close a $26 million deficit Scholarship, finds inspiration in Consolidated by either raising taxes or cutting Leonardo DaVinci, the 15th Century Housing in the services. Officials said, “The aver- scientist, inventor and artist who Bronx, and has age tax bill on an assessed home painted the famed Mona Lisa. He 22-years of serv- value of $400,000 would be about also follows in the footsteps of his ice. He values ed- $18 more a month,” according to a sister, Sminu Bose, who received the ucation and com- report in Newsday. $10,000 Hoffa award in 2009, and is pleted several “This is the hardest possible a pre-med student at Johns Hopkins Civil Service Test thing for a fiscal conservative to University in Baltimore, Md. courses with have to wrestle with,” Croci was The 18-year-old freshman at Local 237’s Edu- quoted as saying in Newsday. “We Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in cation Depart- cut to the bone…It wasn’t what I Troy, N.Y., has already built robotic ment to advance President Gregory Floyd presents Sanju Bose with the Hoffa thought I would ever have to do my hands with individually controlled his career. His scholarship certificate as parents Bose Kuruvilla and Biji first year in office.” fingers. Bose says his goal is “to make wife, Biji Bose, is Bose look on. Earlier this year, the town dis- robotic technology that can help any- a former assistant housing manager. Kuruvilla said he was grateful for missed 47 workers, dissolving the one with anything they cannot do by President Gregory Floyd com- the union’s help with the two scholar- Department of Human Services, themselves.” He is an honored mathe- mended Bose for his outstanding ac- ships, adding that his daughter’s came and offered voluntary furloughs, matician, a talented artist, and a son complishment and congratulated his during a difficult time when he and among other attempts to cut who has brought great pride to his parents for a job well done, adding, his daughter were hospitalized a few spending. parents. “We are proud to have you in our years ago. “The union is always there Sanju’s father, Bose Kuruvilla, is a Teamster family.” for us.” 6 NEWSLINE, October/November 2012 We Celebrate La iving icking off the Sixth Annual Latino Heritage LCelebration, Ruben Torres, secretary-treasurer Kof Local 237, noted that the colors of all the flags decorating the union hall represent Latino nations and “symbolize the mosaic we have in our union.” Truly, the Latino culture displayed its finest colors in music, dance, foods, and accomplished individuals. President Gregory Floyd reminded guests that “We Above, Ray Rosa y Ritmo Cache serve up salsa big-band style. Below, Cita Rodriguez, daughter of the late salsa legend Pete “El Conde” Rodriguez, carries need to be together,” as tough times continue. He pre- on la tradición. sented President’s Awards to four members who have made outstanding efforts to promote unity in the union. Honorees included Lorraine Aponte, Housing

President Gregory Floyd and honoree William Herrera, community outreach officer, School Safety Division (SSD), are flanked from left by Ramon Garcia, director, SSD; New York State Sen. José Peralta addresses the guests. Ruben Torres, secretary-treasurer; Brian J. Conroy, assistant chief, SSD; and Mal Patterson, director, Grievances and Hearings.

Floyd presents the Lifetime Achievement Award to John Sepulveda, retired assistant director, Long Island Division.

Presidentʼs Award recipient Herrera is surrounded by youths of the School Safety Division Explorer Cadets. NEWSLINE, October/November 2012 7 We Celebrate Latino Heritage in g Color icking off the Sixth Annual Latino Heritage Division; and William Herrera and Elis Torres, City- Celebration, Ruben Torres, secretary-treasurer wide Division. John Sepulveda, a retired assistant di- Kof Local 237, noted that the colors of all the rector, Long Island Division, received a Lifetime flags decorating the union hall represent Latino nations Achievement Award. and “symbolize the mosaic we have in our union.” New York State Sen. José Peralta expressed his pride Truly, the Latino culture displayed its finest colors in in the gathered guests and their contributions to the music, dance, foods, and accomplished individuals. Above, dancers take turns performing with Bomba Yo y Los Robles de Casabe. labor movement. “You came here to live the American Below, Dr. Drum introduces the Bomba dancers. President Gregory Floyd reminded guests that “We Dream for yourself and your children,” said Peralta, need to be together,” as tough times continue. He pre- adding, “You deliver time and time again. I hope I can sented President’s Awards to four members who have deliver for you.” Among his initiatives in Albany is made outstanding efforts to promote unity in the the Family Leave Act, which he co-sponsored and union. Honorees included Lorraine Aponte, Housing looks forward to its passage.

President Gregory Floyd and honoree William Herrera, community outreach officer, School Safety Division (SSD), are flanked from left by Ramon Garcia, director, SSD; Ruben Torres, secretary-treasurer; Brian J. Conroy, assistant chief, SSD; and Mal Patterson, director, Grievances and Hearings.

Left, a guest Honoree applauds Lorraine Aponte comedian Jorge expresses Acevedo. gratitude for her Presidentʼs Right, Vice Award as Floyd President looks on. Richard Hendershot is joined by Yvette Camacho, business agent, Long Island Division.

Amigos gather for a portrait. Right, Elis Torres, Presidentʼs Award recipient, is joined by her husband. 8 NEWSLINE, October/November 2012 LONG ISLAND REPORT

Island Hopping

Port Jefferson School District John Burns, director, Local 237 Long Island Division, second from right, visits members at the district and is flanked, from left, by Walter Mruz, maintenance mechanic; Rich Lautato, crew leader and member of the Facility and Technology Supervisors Association; Brian Kendrick, net- work and system technician; and Gary Kenyon, shop stew- ard and head custodian.

Plainview Old Bethpage Schools John Hoffmann, far left, liaison for the district, visits workers who maintain the school buildings. Hoffmann keeps them up to date on workplace issues and gathers their feed- back.

Town of Babylon Maintenance mechanics are responsible for keeping sev- eral hundred pieces of critical equipment running smoothly, which in turn keep the town in shipshape. From left are Artie Staub, who maintains landscaping equipment for all the town’s facilities; James Blakley, an automotive mechanic, who single-handedly maintains the fleet of sweepers used on the town’s roadways; and Tom Coppola, a fleet maintenance foreman, who oversees the operation of all town equipment.

North Babylon School District Pictured from left in the top row are Brenda Krajewski, custodian, and Allison Zelen, custodian. From left in the bottom row are Andy Connors, chief custodian at Moses School and a member of CSEA; James Benizzi, grounds worker; and Anthony Ferrandino, who heads the mainte- nance division for North Babylon. NEWSLINE, October/November 2012 9

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We’d like to hear from you. If you’d like us to report on what’s SSA Publishes Book happening in your life, drop a line to Teamster Notes, Newsline, 216 W. 14 Street, NY 10011, or call 646-638-8636, When he’s not working at John Jay High or e-mail [email protected]. School as a school safety agent, or enjoying his family in Brooklyn, José Vasquez pursues his hobby as a science fiction writer. His new book, “Aliens Among Us,” involves government secrets, Raises and Promotions aliens and rapidly evolving human beings who co- exist in a SAUL FISHMAN was appointed CSBA Released Time Business world where Agent with pay, effective Sept. 11, 2012. His salary will be $432 per time travel, week ($22,464 per year). His monthly auto allowance is $860 per month cloning, technology and Greek mytholo- ($10,320 per year). As a released time employee, his medical and wel- gy intersect to expose the truth. fare benefits are paid by the City of New York. “I created this book from my • • • dreams and theories of how I perceive ALFRED KING received a $75 per week salary increase from the alien life,” said Vasquez. “When you rate of $497 per week ($25,844 per year) to a rate of $572 per week read it, you’ll have your own images.” ($29,744 per year). He will be reimbursed for his auto, travel and meet- He is now working on a children’s ing expenses on a monthly voucher. As a part-time business agent, he book. will receive no benefits and pay no union dues. “Aliens Among Us” is published by exlibris.com, a unit of Penguin Books, and is available online at Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and on CONDOLENCES TO... the author’s website, which is at …REMILDA FERGUSON, director, Housing Di- www.josemvasquez.com. vision, and her family on the death Aug. 17 of her father, Wilfred Ferguson, a former hospital police officer. Ferguson, who was 86, is survived by three children: Remilda, Know Your Rights Sandra and Roy; sisters Lillie Ferguson, Dorothy Moss and Shirley McFarlane, and several grandchildren and great grandchil- dren. Wilfred and Remilda Ferguson By Sanford Rubenstein • • • …DARRY MCEACHIN, a school safety agent L3 and shop steward, on the death of his son, Darry Hoyte-McEachin. Services were held July 30 in Brooklyn. Nursing Home Negligence • • • ...the family of SSA WILLIE RUSS, who died July 29, of a heart attack at age dmittance to a nursing home The tragic outcome would have 63. Russ, who was assigned to the Bronx East Command, is survived by may be the only option been avoided if this patient had re- his wife, two children and three grandchildren. The funeral for Russ was Aavailable for patients requir- ceived the level of care to which she held Aug. 15. ing 24/7 care and treatment. Many was entitled. Quick action and vigi- • • • patients who find themselves in lance is necessary to protect our ...the family of SSA STACY MAPLES, who died Aug. 17, at age 43. Maples, such a facility are unable to make loved ones. If you believe that a who was assigned to the Brooklyn North Command, is survived by her their needs or concerns known, loved one has been the victim of in- four children, her mother, two brothers and two sisters. which may result in their not receiv- adequate or negligent care in a nurs- • • • ing the level of care and attention ing home you should consult an at- ...the family of SSA FREDERICK BUTLER, who died Aug. 25, at the age of they require. torney to review the facts and dis- 45. Butler, who was assigned to the Queens North Command, is survived Consider the case of a woman in cuss your rights so that action can by three daughters, six grandchildren, his mother, three sisters and a her 70s who was transferred to a be taken, if appropriate. Most law brother. nursing home following a stroke. offices offer free consultation, as • • • Three months into the admission, does ours. ...SSA ERICA ALVARADO at Bronx West Command's Clinton High School on her family discovered that she had the death of her father, Roberto Alvarado, on Sept. 22, at the age of 62. He developed severe ulcers and pres- Sanford Rubenstein, Esq., is the is survived by his wife and three children. sure sores from not being properly senior partner at the Brooklyn law rotated in her bed. The wounds pro- firm of Rubenstein & Rynecki, which gressed and she developed a severe handles all types of cases for per- infection that ultimately claimed sonal injury, medical malpractice CORRECTION her life. The woman’s family was and cases involving police miscon- In the last issue of Newsline, on page 9, in “Added to the Roster of able to settle the matter for a sub- duct. The law firm can be reached at Retirees,” the article “Anchors Aweigh” misstated Ronald Peebles’ years stantial sum of money. 718-522-1020. of service. He retired with 40 years. 10 NEWSLINE, October/November 2012

About Your Prescription Drug Coverage and Medicare

Important Notice from Teamsters Local 237 Welfare Fund; Local 237 Teamsters-Brentwood School District Health and Welfare Trust Fund (collectively the Funds)

Creditable Coverage Active Employees scription drug coverage ends, you may pay more (a penalty) January 1, 2013 to enroll in Medicare prescription drug coverage later. If you go 63 days or longer without prescription drug cov- Please read this notice carefully and keep it where you can erage that’s at least as good as Medicare’s prescription drug find it. This notice has information about your current pre- coverage, your monthly premium will go up at least 1% per scription drug coverage with the Fund’s prescription drug month for every month that you did not have that coverage. coverage available for people with Medicare. It also explains For example, if you go 19 months without coverage, your pre- the options you have under Medicare prescription drug cov- mium will always be at least 19% higher than what most erage and can help you decide whether or not to enroll. At the other people pay, and you’ll have to pay this higher premium end of this notice is information about where you can get help as long as you have Medicare prescription drug coverage. In to make decisions about your prescription drug coverage. addition, you may have to wait until the following November 1. Medicare prescription drug coverage became available to enroll. in 2006 to everyone with Medicare through Medicare pre- scription drug plans and Medicare Advantage Plans that offer For more information about this notice or your prescription drug coverage. All Medicare prescription drug current Fund prescription drug coverage plans provide at least a standard level of coverage set by Medicare. Some plans may also offer more coverage for a Contact our office for further information. NOTE: You higher monthly premium. may receive this notice annually and at other times in the fu- 2. The Funds’ had determined that the current prescrip- ture such as before the next period you can enroll in Medicare tion drug coverage offered by the Funds to employees is, on prescription drug coverage, and if your Fund prescription average for all Plan participants, expected to pay out at least drug coverage changes. You also may request a copy. as much as the standard Medicare prescription drug coverage will pay and is considered Creditable Coverage. For more information about your options under Because your existing Fund prescription drug coverage is Medicare prescription drug coverage on average at least as good as standard Medicare prescription More detailed information about Medicare plans that offer drug coverage, you can keep your existing Fund prescription prescription drug coverage is available in the “Medicare & drug coverage and not pay extra if you later decide to enroll You” handbook. You will get a copy of the handbook in the in Medicare prescription drug coverage. mail every year from Medicare. You may also be contacted Individuals can enroll in a Medicare prescription drug directly by Medicare prescription drug plans. For more in- plan when they first become eligible for Medicare and each formation about Medicare prescription drug plans, visit year from October 15th through December 7th. Beneficiaries www.medicare.gov. leaving Fund prescription drug coverage may be eligible for a Call your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (see Special Enrollment Period to sign up for a Medicare pre- your copy of the “Medicare & You” handbook for their tele- scription drug plan. phone number) for personalized help, or call 800-MEDICARE You should compare your current Fund prescription drug (800-633-4227). TTY users should call 877-486-2048. coverage, including which drugs are covered, with the cover- For people with limited income and resources, extra age and cost of the plans offering Medicare prescription drug help paying for Medicare prescription drug coverage is coverage in your area. available. Information about this extra help is available If you choose to enroll in a Medicare prescription drug from Social Security Administration (“SSA”) online at plan, you will not be covered under the Fund’s prescription www.socialsecurity.gov, or you can call the SSA at 800-772- drug program. Whether or not you choose to enroll in a 1213 (TTY 800-325-0778). Medicare prescription drug plan will have no bearing on your coverage under any other healthcare related Fund programs Remember: Keep this notice. If you enroll in one of the (other than Fund prescription drug coverage). new plans approved by Medicare, which offer prescription drug coverage, you may be required to provide a copy of this Creditable Coverage Active Members notice when you join to show that you are not required to January 1, 2013 pay a higher premium amount.

As stated above, your current Fund prescription drug cov- Date: October 15, 2012 erage is on average at least as good as the standard Medicare Name of Entity/Sender: Teamsters Local 237 Welfare Fund prescription drug coverage. If this should change in the fu- Contact Position/Office: Carnell Joyner Jr., Director ture (i.e. Fund prescription drug coverage becomes on aver- Address: 216 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10011 age not as good as the standard Medicare prescription drug Phone Number: 212-924-7220. coverage), the Fund will notify you. If you don’t enroll in Medicare prescription drug coverage within 63 days after re- ceiving notice that the Fund prescription drug coverage is no longer as good as the standard Medicare prescription drug coverage on average, or if you drop or lose your Fund pre- scription drug coverage and don’t enroll in Medicare pre- scription drug coverage within 63 days after your Fund pre- NEWSLINE, October/November 2012 11

En Cuanto A su Cobertura De Receteas Médicas y Medicare

Aviso Importante de Teamsters Local 237 Welfare Fund; Local 237 Teamsters –Brentwood School District Health and Welfare Trust Fund (collectivamente los Fondos)

Cobertura Creditable Para Empleados Activos Medicare, o si usted abandona o pierde su cobertura de prescrip- Enero 1, 2013 ciones médicas bajo el Fondo y no se inscribe en la cobertura de prescripciones de Medicare dentro de 63 días después de termi- Por favor leas este aviso cuidadosamente y guárdelo donde nar su cobertura de prescripciones del Fondo, usted podría pagar pueda encontrarlo. Este aviso tiene información sobre su más (una multa) para inscribirse más tarde en cobertura de pre- cobertura actual de recetas médicas con la cobertura scripciones de Medicare. disponible a través del Fondo para personas que tengan Si usted demora 63 días o más sin cobertura de prescrip- Medicare. También explica las opciones que usted tiene bajo la ciones médicas que es por lo menos tan buen como la cobertura cobertura de prescripciones de Medicare y puede ayudarle a de prescripciones de Medicare, su prima mensual aumentará por decider si debe o no inscribirse. Al final de este aviso hay in- lo menos 1% por mes por cada mes que usted no tuvo esa cober- formación sobre donde puede obtener ayuda para hacer deci- tura. Por ejemplo, si usted se demora 19 meses sin la cobertura, siones sobre su cobertura de recetas médicas. su prima siempre sera por lo menos 19% más alto que lo que 1. La cobertura de recetas médicas por Medicare se hizo pagan la mayoría de personas, ye usted tendrá que pagar esta disponible en el 2006 para todos con Medicare por medio de prima más eleveda durante todo el tiempo que tenga cobertura de planes de prescripciones de Medicare y los Planes Medicare prescripción de Medicare. Además, usted quizás tendrá que es- Advantage que ofrecen cobertura de recetas médicas. Todos los perar hasta el próximo Noviembre para inscribirse. planes de prescripciones de Medicare proveen por lo menos un nivel standard de cobertura establecido por Medicare. Al- Para más información sobre este aviso o su cober- gunos planes también pueden ofrecer más cobertura a cambio tura actual de prescripciones médicas de un pago mensual mas elevado. con el Fondo 2. Los Fondos determinaron que la cobertura corriente de re- cetas médicas ofrecida por los Fondos a los empleados, en Póngase en contacto con nuestra oficina para más informa- promedio para todos los participantes del Plan, se anticipa, pa- ción. NOTA: Usted podría recibir este aviso anualmente y du- gará por lo menos lo mismo que pagaría el plan standard de pre- rante otros tiempos en el futuro, tal como antes del próximo scripciones de Medicare y es considerado Cobertura Creditable. período de inscripción para cobertura de prescripción de Debido a que su actual cobertura de recetas médicas con el Medicare, y si su cobertura de recetas médicas del Fondo cam- Fondo es en promedio igual a la cobertura standard de pre- bie. Usted también puede pedir una copia. scripciones de Medicare, usted puede quedarse con su cober- Para más información sobre sus opciones bajo la tura actual de recetas médicas del Fondo y no pagar cuota adi- cobertura de prescripciones de Medicare cional si más tarde decide inscribirse en la cobertura de pre- scripciones de Medicare. Información más detallada sobre los planes de Medicare La personas pueden inscribirse en un plan de prescrip- que ofrecen cobertura de prescripciones se puede obtener en ciones de Medicare al principio de ser elegibles para Medicare su folleto “Medicare & You.” Medicare le enviará una copia y cada año desde Octubre 15 a Diciembre 7. Los beneficiarios del folleto por correo cada año. Usted también podría ser con- que dejen la cobertura de recetas médicas del Fondo pueden tactado directamente por planes de prescripciones de ser elegibles para un Período de Inscripción Especial para is- Medicare. Para más información sobre los planes de prescrip- ncribirse en un plan de prescripciones de Medicare. ciones de Medicare: Visite www.medicare.gov. Usted debe comparar su cobertura corriente bajo el Fondo, Llame a su Agencia de Asistencia de Seguro de Salud del incluyendo qué medicinas son cubiertas, con la cobertura y el Estado (vea su copia del folleto “Medicare & You” para el costo de planes que ofrecen la cobertura de prescripciones de número de teléfono) para ayuda personalizada, o llame al 800- Medicare en su área. MEDICARE (800-633-4227). Usuarios de TTY deben llamar al Si usted decide inscribirse en un plan de prescripciones de 877-486-2048. Medicare, usted no será cubierto bajo el programa de prescrip- Para las personas con ingresos o recursos limitados hay ciones del Fondo. Si usted decide o no inscribirse en un plan ayuda disponible para pagar por la cobertura de prescripciones de prescripciones de Medicare no tendrá ningún efecto sobre de Medicare. Se puede obtener información sobre esta ayuda su cobertura bajo cualquier otro programa del Fondo rela- adicional de la Administración del Seguro Social (“SSA”) en cionado al cuidado de salud (solamente su cobertura de pre- su página electrónica www.socialsecurity.gov, o llamando la scripciones del Fondo). SSA al 800-772-1213. (TTY 800-325-0778).

Cobertura Creditable Para Miembros Activos Acuérdese: guarde este aviso. Si usted se insribe en uno Enero 1, 2013 de los nuevos planes aprobados por Medicare que ofrecen Según lo declarado anteriormente, su cobertura actual de re- cobertura de prescripciones médicas, probablemente se le cetas médicas del Fondo es en promedio por lo menos tan bueno exigirá proveer una copia de este aviso cuando usted se in- como la cobertura standard de prescripciones de Medicare. Si en scriba para demostrar que usted no tiene que pagar una can- el futuro esto llegara a cambiar (por ejemplo, si la cobertura de tidad mayor de la prima. prescripciones del Fondo lleguen a ser en promedio no tan bueno como la obertura standard de prescripciones Medicare), el Fecha: Octubre 15, 2013 Fondo le notificará. Si usted no se inscribe en cobertura de pre- Nombre de entidad/Remitente: Teamsters Local 237 Welfare Fund scripciones de Medicare dentro de 63 días después de recibir no- Cargo de Contacto/Oficia: Carnell Joyner Jr., Director tificación que la cobertura de prescripciones del Fondo ya no es Dirección: 216 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10011 tan bueno como la cobertura standard de prescripciones de Teléfono: 212-924-7220 L NEWSLINE Parade Day American African workers. all movement’sfor labor goals the mirroring ment, empower- economic unity,and was justice theme its nation, the in rades pa- black largest the of One . in Boulevard Powell Clayton Adam along Parade Day American African Annual 43rd the in marched Floyd, year.election presidential a during important especially strength, their show to unions for chance a was event The Council. Labor YorkCentral New City the by organized Parade, Day Labor 130th the Avenuein Fifth Manhattan along in stripes all of workers with marched THERH O OO PERIODICALS R D B Gregory President by led members, 237 Local 16, September On members, Board Executive by led contingent, our 8, Sept. On O L F A

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