tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35829081662824596452024-03-13T14:22:42.233-04:00Voice ReporterOfficial blog of CSEA Monroe County, N.Y. Local 828The Voice Reporterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10281144038343930690noreply@blogger.comBlogger1393125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3582908166282459645.post-14552713086442299272023-02-23T10:34:00.000-05:002023-02-23T10:34:09.785-05:00Join Us For A General Membership Meeting. We Are Always Looking For Ways To Improve Your Union.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyzWu25lzgsLo2uSHuY87YoQcDB8yCy3K2WgvYKKfTWOutDRLOSj-w-bRridWTlvUYfyi5S8-rcSgnxD8WpFoVGXZGB1W8R0b8ffezNL-bTF1iVY7obdP_7DofbLL_Tl3A0csUBzRGlJvntKtWzTZnC66o_jI8Fdstd4uZIDvfD5oBow0-lNTEGWGc/s799/Capture.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="799" data-original-width="633" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyzWu25lzgsLo2uSHuY87YoQcDB8yCy3K2WgvYKKfTWOutDRLOSj-w-bRridWTlvUYfyi5S8-rcSgnxD8WpFoVGXZGB1W8R0b8ffezNL-bTF1iVY7obdP_7DofbLL_Tl3A0csUBzRGlJvntKtWzTZnC66o_jI8Fdstd4uZIDvfD5oBow0-lNTEGWGc/w508-h640/Capture.PNG" width="508" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>The Voice Reporterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10281144038343930690noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3582908166282459645.post-77600051796261414312023-02-14T14:20:00.001-05:002023-02-14T14:20:10.309-05:00Scholarship Season Is Here. 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Their gains will come from our loss.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfFaj1mCr446GrSC7wy_pQbQD1rtTukGVQWQNuSahCbWSZBOGnQ546bcbbYrax_M-LJutPakMSq5CqWfvrcQN5EmifYwX01lvz0JoYoLFutWC6D8gtWxVo63J_TGUEkZkpC53U7gH1LY24aJc0sHg0mca-FOwtV9p5NMjVxXAEmEOjTUeYtL1gWlqB/s841/Capture.PNG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="600" data-original-height="841" data-original-width="646" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfFaj1mCr446GrSC7wy_pQbQD1rtTukGVQWQNuSahCbWSZBOGnQ546bcbbYrax_M-LJutPakMSq5CqWfvrcQN5EmifYwX01lvz0JoYoLFutWC6D8gtWxVo63J_TGUEkZkpC53U7gH1LY24aJc0sHg0mca-FOwtV9p5NMjVxXAEmEOjTUeYtL1gWlqB/s600/Capture.PNG"/></a></div>The Voice Reporterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10281144038343930690noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3582908166282459645.post-56225117415695940362022-11-09T13:43:00.001-05:002022-11-09T13:43:14.081-05:00Join Us As We Honor Our Veterans. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi71W_NE0t4ehO0TqFWejlfT1Vh6xsAtSYDXu1Yjpp-7E_XxUMFZy6GbGhVA_LNW3K1PDHbyJyuTkBAEtJ1SNJkAa5P-7We6qHXnjZevpFDCDl_ZpnTSxGB3_rfGkbaCk74f3jwL3PL6Kh7zcUyyjVzsA0WwS3CIcUfyYQMk2I5ItTvdXT9yIqmBPf6/s868/Capture.PNG" style="display: block; 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Sign up your High School seniors now.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VmC0YaoUQHs/YJAWPX6Ot4I/AAAAAAAAFUE/2lIBesRtYuER574devSTACMV-YcjqOPQwCLcBGAsYHQ/s751/Capture.PNG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="320" data-original-height="751" data-original-width="574" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VmC0YaoUQHs/YJAWPX6Ot4I/AAAAAAAAFUE/2lIBesRtYuER574devSTACMV-YcjqOPQwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Capture.PNG"/></a></div>The Voice Reporterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10281144038343930690noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3582908166282459645.post-11691977594694317272021-02-17T11:37:00.001-05:002021-02-17T11:37:28.992-05:002021 CSEA Scholarship Announcements<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FZdgcIlSlWk/YC1GJCobXvI/AAAAAAAAFTA/aIaW_h_x4oARcwjZ5AH3PJuazAkRBRy_gCLcBGAsYHQ/s867/Scolarship%2Bpost.PNG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="600" data-original-height="867" data-original-width="648" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FZdgcIlSlWk/YC1GJCobXvI/AAAAAAAAFTA/aIaW_h_x4oARcwjZ5AH3PJuazAkRBRy_gCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Scolarship%2Bpost.PNG"/></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fkGqCNYq2-A/YC1GLLhTC3I/AAAAAAAAFTE/r1A-oTILteIfFAaONJWuRTsf6DbIugzFACLcBGAsYHQ/s800/Scholarship2.PNG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="600" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="619" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fkGqCNYq2-A/YC1GLLhTC3I/AAAAAAAAFTE/r1A-oTILteIfFAaONJWuRTsf6DbIugzFACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Scholarship2.PNG"/></a></div>The Voice Reporterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10281144038343930690noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3582908166282459645.post-87255188045659581572020-08-21T11:16:00.001-04:002020-08-21T11:16:45.988-04:00Members Benefits Event<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XWEdeDe5ezk/Xz_kdWmVYwI/AAAAAAAAFQw/L3IMPcchUWkCkZ8qet0zgIAWKCAEI4ZcACLcBGAsYHQ/s1040/Capture.PNG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: none;"><img alt="" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="805" data-original-width="1040" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XWEdeDe5ezk/Xz_kdWmVYwI/AAAAAAAAFQw/L3IMPcchUWkCkZ8qet0zgIAWKCAEI4ZcACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Capture.PNG"/></a></div>The Voice Reporterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10281144038343930690noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3582908166282459645.post-68287616065835363712020-01-29T07:42:00.000-05:002020-01-29T07:42:53.274-05:002020 CSEA Local 828 Scholarship applications are now available. 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Last night Jim held his first meeting as Local President of Monroe County at Red Fedele's in Greece. The meeting was well attended and we heard from the candidates for Statewide Presidency. Jim looks forward to serving Monroe County and thanked Bess Watts for her years of service to Monroe County. <br />
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The Voice Reporterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10281144038343930690noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3582908166282459645.post-87660417198264454782019-10-29T09:47:00.000-04:002019-10-29T09:47:09.861-04:00Bess Watts Retiring<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Over the last decade there have been many changes, but the dedication and commitment of our CSEA members and leaders to build a strong Union remains constant:. Personally I’m thankful that I’ve had CSEA protecting my pension and benefits so I can retire and have a reasonably secure future. </span><span style="font-family: Garamond;"> </span></div>
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I will be at the last General Membership meeting on November 7th, moderating CSEA presidential candidates as they introduce themselves and tell you why they are running. Our current President Danny Donohue will also be retiring in October, so CSEA must elect a new President in 2020. I hope to see you there as I say farewell and hand the baton over to Jim D’Amico, your new Local President. Heartfelt thanks to my executive officers, Jim, Michael, Angela, Debbie and Joanne for the support and comradery they offered for years. They are good union people. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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On October 11, the new facility for the Town of Irondequoit DPW was officially opened 'on time and under budget' according to Town Supervisor Dave Seeley. Following are remarks made by Dave at the dedication:<br />
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Welcome to a day that has been a long-time coming! And thank you all for being here.</div>
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It has been 1,019 days since we found out – unexpectedly – that the Town of Irondequoit would need to build a new facility for our Department of Public Works.</div>
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I can tell you that there hasn’t been a moment wasted during that time, as our ultimate goal was to be under a new roof prior to the first snowfall in 2019 and while it can always snow in October in Rochester, sometimes in September – we have risen to that challenge and today I am thrilled to be with you all to officially dedicate the Town of Irondequoit’s new Department of Public Works.<br />
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I can’t tell you how much it means to have all of you here with us today – all of your have played some role in getting us up this hill and helping us emerge from a near disaster as an even stronger organization.</div>
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So, Christmas Eve 2016 was shaping up to be a great night. My then-girlfriend, Adrienne, (she’s now my wife, so at least that turned out okay) – we had just sat down for our first Christmas with each other, opened presents, gave the dog his present, which he then started eating – it wasn’t edible. And yes, we were watching Elf. And just a I’m about to impress her by opening up a bottle of wine that cost $25, my phone rings and it’s Deputy Supervisor John Perticone. Now John is a pretty friendly guy. And he has on many occasions called me first thing in the morning, sometimes just to ask “You good?” However, it was 10pm, and I was pretty sure he wasn’t calling to wish me a Merry Christmas. My instinct told me: “This can’t be good”</div>
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As we know it wasn’t good. A vehicle had caught fire in the 80-year-old Brockway garage – which at the time was the oldest structure in use on the Town Hall campus.<br />
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The fire quickly spread, and despite the overwhelming bravery by nearly a dozen fire companies – including all five in Town, over 100 firefighters, including some members of our very own DPW, we lost half of the facility, including our mechanic’s garage, our entire sanitation fleet (including a $400,000 Vacter truck that had just arrived a week earlier). </div>
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You don’t realize how often these things are taken for granted until you’re ability to work for the people is put in harm’s way. “It’s going to snow tomorrow. What do you mean you lost 7 plow trucks? The roads still need to be plowed.” “Someone has a tree root wrapped inside their sanitary line? No, I won’t wait two months until you have a new camera truck” A community doesn’t operate- it doesn’t work - without a Department of Public Works.<br />
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I was so very proud of our organization in the aftermath of that terrible fire..I remember coming to work on December 26th and meeting with the men and women of our DPW. It was business as usual because they just wanted to get to work. .Yes, many of them were using old loaner vehicles. <br />
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Yes, their operations center was going to be the basement of a former library for the next two years. </div>
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Not one complaint. Let’s get back to work for the people we serve. And let me remind you: the first half of 2017 was not any ordinary year. March 8th, 2017 was a day much like today. Sunny. A bit brisk. The only thing missing today is the 90 mph wind gusts. The windstorm was our DPW’s finest moment. To think that we were able to ensure a town – half of which was without power- was able to have a passable infrastructure within hours is amazing.<br />
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A few days after the windstorm? Two feet of snow. No problem. Let’s get to work.A few months later, we went from bagging a couple hundreds sand bags annually to bagging and delivering roughly 30,000 in 2017, which we doubled this year as a result of Lake Ontario flooding. Oh and by the way, we’re doing twice as much paving as we did just a few years ago. I’ll get to talking about the building in a second, I promise. </div>
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But I want to emphasize that while the construction of this building was inevitable , and I am proud that we now have the finest DPW facility in the State – I remain surprisingly grateful for the adversity that has come our way, because I think it has fostered in this community, an appreciation for the essential, yet often-unrecognized role that the Department of Public works play in Irondequoit, and essentially in any community. As the chiche goes: it’s not how you fall, it’s how you get up. And as an organization, our DPW looked adversity in the eye, politely clapped back it, and didn’t miss a single beat. <br />
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Now, the building. This was long-overdue project, but again, not in our original capital improvement plan for 2017. You are sitting inside the largest public works project the Town of Irondequoit has ever undertaken.<br />
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We managed to turn a site that had long been eyeballed for a town facility, yet one that wasn’t exactly a shovel- ready greenfield, into a state-of-the art, 74,000 square foot operations center which – the minute it opens will make us a smarter, more efficient and more effective organization <br />
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One of the reasons we didn’t lose even more vehicles to the fire? The old building was far from adequate in size. And thus, many of our trucks were stored outdoors. <br />
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Now that’s good if you’re DPW catches fire, but not good when the trucks can’t start early in the morning when its 10 degrees outside and snowing. As you can see by the size of this place, we’ve solved that problem. Although Bob initially claimed it still wasn’t Big enough. It’s big enough, Bob. <br />
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It has been quite a journey to see this building go from a former fill site for woody debris (and yes we dug up a lot of wood) into what some people mistook for the Buffalo Bills alternative indoor training camp site. Yes – a resident actually suggested that I offer it to the Bills if they needed it. </div>
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We dedicate this facility having built it on-time and under budget. It was built by hundreds of men and women in our local construction trades. Bob is going to give you a rundown of who comprised that team in a bit, but I’d like to particularly signal our Deputy Supervisor John Perticone, former President of the Rochester Building and Construction Trades Council, for basically living here the past three years.<br />
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Councilman Pete Wehner, an architect by trade, for his counsel during the initial design phase.<br />
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And my other colleagues on the Board, Kimie Romeo and Nicole Hushla Re- for their unwavering support of this project.<br />
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I continue to express my gratitude to my colleagues in neighboring communities – who immediately came to our aid after the fire by lending us (at no cost) vehicles for us to use. <br />
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Yes – our fleet looked like a bag of skittles for a while, but it ensured we were able to get the job done. Above all, I’d like to thank the community for standing behind us as we navigated these waters .<br />
I’m sure Commissioner Kiley and our DPW are very much eager to get back to the routine, mundane life of maintaining a municipal infrastructure, plowing two feet of snow, dealing with the continued encroachment of Lake Ontario, and whatever else Mother Nature wants to throw our way to make it seem like we are living in a book of the Old Testament. <br />
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This facility will open up a new chapter for our Town. We will reimagine the old DPW site behind Town Hall, and enhance the amenities we offer our residents. </div>
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Indeed, the Town of Irondequoit is much stronger than we were before December 24th, 2016 and – as odd as it sounds – we have a devastating fire to thank for that <br />
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The Voice Reporterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10281144038343930690noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3582908166282459645.post-90833400041746403072019-10-03T14:32:00.000-04:002019-10-03T14:32:28.242-04:00Monroe County Endorsements 2019<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Our local has been supporting the UAW strikers by providing signs, food and showing up at the picket line. We stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters as they strike for all workers across America. #UnionStrong<br />
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On Saturday, July 20, CSEA union activists marched with their labor brothers and sisters in solidarity at the Rochester Pride Parade on what is being called the hottest day of the summer so far.</div>
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Official Rochester, NY Pride organizers report more than 120 Units participated in the walk while thousands of marchers and parade onlookers took to the streets to spread the message of solidarity, love, inclusion, non-violence, peace and community pride.</div>
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Bess Watts, CSEA Monroe County Local President said, “Once again, Rochester Pride events are a great opportunity to share labor’s message. The exceptionally warm reception we received at our vendor table and as we walked down the avenue was a big thrill for everyone involved.”</div>
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The Voice Reporterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10281144038343930690noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3582908166282459645.post-22021530110873871862019-06-21T08:28:00.000-04:002019-06-21T08:28:13.634-04:00CSEA Endorses Adam Bello<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<o:p></o:p>“As we gather together in the shadow of the workers memorial
statue, it’s is important for us to recall that labor is not a commodity but
something to be protected and respected, that’s why I’m honored to receive the
endorsement of CSEA and AFSCME,” said Bello. “Labor is the cornerstone of our
community, and it is time to once again recognize that we can accomplish more
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“By bringing new ideas, new energy, and new leadership to
the County Executive’s office, we can restore a vision of creativity and
collaboration to county government,” Bello continued. Our community deserves a
government as good as its people. One that lifts people up and fosters an
environment where every hardworking family can grow and thrive. Because no
matter who you are, where you live, or who you know, you deserve the very best
from those who serve you."<o:p></o:p></div>
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the guiding philosophy why government should work for everyone and not just the
well connected," said CSEA Western Region President Kathy Button in a
prepared statement delivered by Western Region VP Tim Finnigan. Button was
attending to family matters and could not make the press event.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Finnigan added, “We wholeheartedly agree with Mr. Bello when
he says eliminating governmental waste, fraud and abuse are his top priorities
because we share the same values. On behalf of the thousands of CSEA
represented employees living and working in Monroe County, we overwhelmingly
came to the conclusion our community will be much better off if we elect Adam
Bello as the next Monroe County Executive.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Bess Watts, President of CSEA Monroe County said, “CSEA has
enjoyed a terrific relationship with Adam Bello over the years, dating back to
his days as Irondequoit Town Supervisor and now as Monroe County Clerk. Adam’s
respectful demeanor and his ability to problem solve puts him in a class by
himself. When we interviewed both Mr. Bello and Ms. Dinolfo for this job, there
was a clear distinction between the candidates. Mr. Bello has an exceptional track
record of improving public services, and he understands government should work
for everyone. He has also proven he honors and respects the work of the people
who deliver on that promise every day. Simply put, Ms. Dinolfo does not.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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District Council 66 President Dan DiClemente. He said, “On behalf of the 3,000
public workers we represent across Rochester and Monroe County, AFSCME Council
66 is proud to endorse Adam Bello for County Executive. Throughout his public
career, Adam has led the charge to clean up government so that workers can
provide the vital public services we all rely on. He knows that public workers
are the County’s greatest asset, and they do not deserve to be treated like a
burden. It’s time for a change. Working families deserve leaders in County
government who are accountable and responsible. Adam Bello is just the type of
leader we need to build Monroe County for the future.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Voice Reporterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10281144038343930690noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3582908166282459645.post-69392066833154871872019-06-07T13:56:00.000-04:002019-06-07T13:56:59.354-04:002019 Scholarship Awards<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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27th Annual Scholarship Awards Picnic at Liberty Lodge, Finn Park in Webster,
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<span style="color: #1c1e21; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Since
1992, the CSEA Monroe County Local has distributed more than $150K to deserving
students entering post high school educational programs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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this year, the Scholarship Committee members decided to dedicate the top
applicant from Monroe County as the Flo Tripi Local 828 Scholarship Award
winner. The winner this year is Emily Holmes from Gates <span class="textexposedshow">Chili High School. Her mother Elisa Holmes works for the
Monroe County Probation Department.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Steele. This was her last year as chair
of the CSEA Local 828 Scholarship Committee, and a big welcome to CSEA member
Alisa Camp who will take on the role as Chair of the Scholarship
Committee. Nancy always served with a positive attitude
and a big smile – she is looking forward to retirement and enjoying her
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The Voice Reporterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10281144038343930690noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3582908166282459645.post-62989152880599941862019-05-30T12:09:00.003-04:002019-05-30T12:09:51.947-04:00Save the Date - Pride Parade July 20th<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The Voice Reporterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10281144038343930690noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3582908166282459645.post-46352217673210521262019-04-30T15:24:00.000-04:002019-04-30T15:24:13.523-04:00Workers Memorial Day Ceremony<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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allies attended a Workers Memorial Day ceremony at Highland Park’s Workers
Rights Memorial honoring the men and women who have died on the job. The event
was hosted by The Rochester & Genesee Valley Area Labor Federation and the Rochester
Labor Council.<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></div>
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our collective commitment to the fight for safe and healthy workplaces for all
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together to make sure everyone has all the tools and resources they need to be
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Matt Kozak, CSEA Director of the Occupational, Safety &
Health Department, urged lawmakers, managers and union rank and file to
recommit ourselves to strengthening and enforcing our present health and safety
laws and standards—as well as providing education, training and financial
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away in January while working on the job, was given special recognition at the
ceremony. Kozak and other CSEA leaders presented his parents, Thomas and Carol,
with a memorial plaque. After the presentation, a red and white carnation drop
at the base of the monument was also dedicated to the memory of Mr. Farrell.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Local 118); Maria Fisher (RGVALF, AFL-CIO); Paul Markwitz (Teamsters Local
118); Gordon DeLeys (US Dept. of Labor Occupational Safety & Health
Administration); Paola Macas Betchart (Worker Justice Center of NY) and Matt
Kozak (CSEA Director, OS&H). A special benediction was also delivered by
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The Voice Reporterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10281144038343930690noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3582908166282459645.post-13571896923777349842019-04-10T10:28:00.000-04:002019-04-10T10:28:11.538-04:00CSEA Statewide Women's Conference<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">The 2019 Statewide Women's Conference, held this year in Tarrytown, was a fantastic opportunity for learning, inspiration and education. Here are a few pictures of some of the activities and of those who attended.</span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Several great workshops were well attended</td></tr>
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