So many of our members distinguish themselves by their professionalism on the job. Here are some of their pictures and stories.

Trust Passes at Nostrand Houses
The Trust Vote Passed! The NYCHA members of Local 237 played an important part to inform residents of the vote. Business Agents Ken Roper, Ken Franco and Vincent Lattimore assisted.

Left: Superintendent Tuesdai Gaskin, Business Agent Ken Franco and Manager Tobi Brown. Center: Superintendent from Brevoort HS Lisa Shuman, resident of Nostrand Houses. Right: Tuesdai Gaskin, Chayenne Shepherd, Charlotte Parris, Mariah Shumake, Anthony Taylar , Kenneth McNatt, Vijai Pariag, Kerly Caesar and Tobi Brown.

Plasterer Graduates
For the first time in nearly 20 years, members graduated upon receiving formal “classroom” instruction to learn the public housing plasterer trade. Instructor Ray Hall had two plasterers each day of the week while six were in the field at locations working with the other instructors. Carl Giles, Director of Local 237’s Public Housing Division said: “Our members now have the know-how and expertise required in a very specialized skill profession, which only those who have mastered the trade themselves can adequately impart to others. I congratulate the graduates and thank their instructors.”

(l-r) (back row): Plasterer Rafael Ruiz, Instructor Ray Hall, Senior VP of Tech programs Lauren Grey, VP of Tech Services Cal Bruno, Lead Instructor Geoffrey Psillos, Plasterer Shaun Fulford, Local 237 Director of the Housing Division Carl Giles, Plasterer Warren Banks, Project Development Coordinator Leslie James, Special Projects Caroline Smith. (front row): Plasterer Efrain Diaz, Plasterer Albert Cruz, Plasterer Latoya Cleary, Plasterer Osavldo Torres and Plasterer John Williams.

NAACP – NYCHA Chapter Black History Month Celebration

(l-r) Director of the Housing Division Carl Giles, Plasterer Mickey Vallejo, Assistant to the President Ken Roper.



Left: Staff in Monroe Houses, committed to boosting morale, gather in unity for a picture. Center: Supervisor of Caretakers Van Dyke Houses Ms. Takeisha Mcdouglad, helping her staff shovel the sidewalk and leading by example. Right: Welcome newly appointed Housing Assistant, Carolyn Alleyne at Bronx 1 Fordham Plaza, Walk-in Center. She is recognized by her peers and supervisors for her quality of work and excellent customer service..


Left: Supervisors of caretakers, plasterer helpers, caretakers and maintenance of NYCHA’s Claremont Houses after AM muster. Right: Staff at 1010 Consolidated


Bushwick Houses

Left: Local 237 Members at Bushwick Houses. Right: Bronx Borough Safety Associates.