b"\x02Andrew CriscuoliNYCHA, Masons Helper, Supervisor BricklayerMember since 1960In his own wordsApril 24, 2002I remember working as a bricklayer on outside construction building Albany Houses. I put in an application for the mason's helper exam. I passed the exam and was called by Housing for a job at $3 per hour. I was getting $4 per hour as a bricklayer, but starting a family, I needed steady employment.I joined 237 in 1960 and it was the best thing I ever did. They got us the prevailing rate of pay as the outside had.I worked as a mason's helper for 3 months and my foreman needed another bricklayer. Pete Chilott knew I was a bricklayer and put my name in with Housing. I was made provisional bricklayer. Wow, what a break. I was appointed shopsteward and worked with 237 at negotiations. Barry Feinstein was president at the time. And at negotiations he was #1,fighting for his members. He always stood out as a winner. We bricklayers had some grievances and met with Barry toiron them out. In most cases it was to our benefit. I recall we went on strike once; I believe in the '60s. It lasted about 4 weeks. We were all happy with the outcome.Later on, the Union gave bricklaying classes for promotion from mason's helper to bricklayer. I was chosen alongwith Carmine Cava, Paul Stabile, and Joe Mobile to hold classes on bricklaying. We held classes at Pink Houses after3:30 p.m. A lot of mason's helpers became bricklayers, thanks to Local 237 and its officials. Later on, 237 chose me toteach bricklaying in the classroom at Mechanics Institute in Manhattan and I believe Jefferson High in Brooklyn twonights a week.The Union was very instrumental in preparing their members for promotions. I then took the test for bricklayer andpassed. I then became permanent as a bricklayer. We met once a month with the Union rep, first at Union headquartersand then at Elliot Houses. We discussed many items with our delegates and they were taken care of.Then in the early '80s the union set up an exam for promotion from bricklayer to supervisor bricklayer. There againthe Union was instrumental in getting me appointed. I could go on and on.I had a memorable time with both Housing and the Union and I thank them both for the good life they have givenme and my family. God Bless.P.S. My son Joseph made super, then went to being a bricklayer in Housing. I guess he wanted to follow in my footsteps.\x02Liborio TorregianoNYCHA, Housing Fireman, Field Superintendent, Management Department, Heating DivisionIn his own words I joined the union because my colleagues and I were having difficulties with the project superintendent at the time.We were preparing the boilers for inspection. He ordered us to write a daily report regarding the work that was done andsubmit it to him. This was in addition to the boiler room Log Book which is to be maintained in accordance with Housing197 "