Caretaker X
Adams Houses
New York City Housing Authority
Housing Division

A veteran caretaker, Diosdado Rivera began working for NYCHA in 1965. Last July he received the Caretaker of the Year award. A shop steward for more than 10 years, he says “Representing my members gives me a lot of life.” Union membership means “solidarity, protection” and benefits says Rivera, who with his wife of 55 years has five daughters, one son, and 17 grandchildren.