Page 19 - Work Force January 2016

Workers key to a successful State Fair
From left, Maintenance Supervisor Dean Sauro, Utilities Worker Sam Stuenzi and Mason Tom Fox spread hot asphalt over the midway parking lots to patch holes.
Forward together: fight for fair wages
“By joining the fight to increase the minimum wage to a living wage we are building power that will strengthen our union and improve the lives of our families and neighbors.”
The Capital Region’s CSEA Seals took to the icy waters of Lake George in November to raise funds for the programs and services of Special Olympics. From left, Jeff Decker, Capital Region Membership Committee chair, reacts to an extra splash from Brenda Facin, Capital Region 2nd vice president.
Speaking together
voice
“For us as activists, we have to go out to people. One-to-one, face-to-face. Talk to our members.”
— Nilda Palau-Lopez, Bronx County
My Union
Your Union Our
Tomorrow
Hudson Valley DDSO Local activists Carole Jeannot, seated, and Barbara Jones get creative in telling their stories during a leadership workshop.
Respect!
“It’s very important that we stay active,
we come together as a union and we fight to bring back dignity.”
— Teri Rella, Westchester County
“Member involvement ... that’s pretty much
“On the job fairness ... everyone should have a fair life, a fair living.”
— Hattie Johnson, Dutchess County
it.”
— Stefan Diachuk, Broome County
with one
January 2016
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