b"Authority policy and procedure. We did not know what his real motives were and we were deeply concerned and afraid forour well-being, peace of mind, and job security. We made a grievance. We knew that we were right. The union represen-tative came to the project and talked with us. He then set up a meeting with the superintendent. After we all met anddiscussed the problem with the superintendent and manager, we won and the practice was discontinued. \x02Vincent LombardoNYCHA, Groundsman, Supervising GroundsmanMember since 1960In his own wordsMy Years with N.Y.C.H.A.In 1959 I started working on the grounds as a seasonal caretaker at Red Hook project.The salary was not enough to support a family. My supervisor advised me to take the test, which I passed. I was assignedto Vladeck project and Al Lynch was my foreman. As a groundsman I was asked to work in the buildings, which I did notenjoy and I wanted to quit. Al told me that's how he started.After a few months a gardener was needed so Al spoke to Carmine Anguti. He was the supervisor of the grounds.Carmine asked me if I had knowledge of the grounds and so I started the next day as a groundsman. After a few monthsCarmine became my mentor and helped me pass the test for supervising groundsman.This test was hard because of the Latin terms used for trees, shrubs, and plants. Carmine also taught me constructionmaintenance.There were times I was in charge of the grounds when Carmine became a Union delegate to help Barry Feinsteinreorganize Local 237. This is when we started to get raises to support our families.In 1966, I became grounds supervisor at Amsterdam project, which became a great experience. I built a watercascade around the office area with a rock garden. People came from all over and took pictures. Mr. Bing, president ofthe Opera House, sent show people to see this beautiful sight.After one year, I went to LaGuardia and Independence projects as supervising groundsman. I instructed newgroundsman in the art of repairing post and chain, benches, cement work, and gardening.In 1984, I helped organize the Supervisor Groundsman Association. This enabled us to receive recognition frommanagers and superintendents. In 1985, I retired and went into show business. I had a bit part in the Bronx Tales andthree appearances on Law and Order. I am waiting to be called again.\x02Verdi ShawNYCHA TellerIn his own words I began working 01-03-1966 at the East River Houses as a Teller. I transferred from the New York City Corrections Department. My tenure there was 02-05-62 to 12-31-65. I do not remember if I was in a union while employed by theNYCCD and I do not remember which housing project I was in or the year I joined the union.198 "