Citywide Division Stewards, (l-r) NYPD Photographer Nicole Taylor-Lang, DCAS. Shout Out to Nicole because as a newly appointed Shop Steward, she has been engaging with her Business Agents in addition to being in attendance for the 2024 General Membership meetings. | Senior Housekeeping Supervisor Sherwin Cross, Elmhurst Hospital. Sherwin Cross is a Senior Housekeeping Supervisor. He is a great asset to Elmhurst Hospital where he is well known. He has always been a visible, active and staunch supporter of Local 237. We truly appreciate how he has supported all the members at Elmhurst Hospital.

Housing Division Stewards, (l-r) Caretaker Nigel Dickson,Van Dyke Houses. Mr. Dickson has served as a dedicated Shop Steward at Van Dyke Houses for about three years. He maintains constant communication with his Business Agents, keeping them informed and asking pertinent questions. Mr. Dickson is committed to helping staff, addressing issues and concerns, and promoting union-friendly practices. He also provides valuable information and assists with safety issues and concerns. | Caretaker Maria Gaviria, Seth Low Houses. Ms. Gaviria is known for her friendly demeanor and her dedication to assisting her fellow coworkers. She ensures that staff are well-informed about union dates and other important information. Her helpfulness and commitment have earned her the respect and admiration of her colleagues

Law Enforcemt Division Stewards, (l-r) Hospital Police Special Officer Malcolm Williams, Harlem Hospital. (shown with BA Moore). Meet Hospital Police Officer Malcolm Williams. He has been an officer at Harlem Hospital for over 10 years and he is the Shop steward at the hospital. His Business Agent Kangela Moore was elated to see him at work after he recovered from a brief illness. He was asked what can you tell someone that is going through a medical situation? Officer Williams stated to be positive, and believe you got this and thinking positive will help with whatever you are going through. | Campus Security Assistant Ramona Brown,  LaGuardia Community,  Meet shop steward CSA Brown at LaGuardia Community College. She has been a Shop steward for over 10 years and loves supporting the members.

Citywide Division Stewards, (l-r) Elevator Mechanic Jesse Spinelli, DCAS. Jesse has been a loyal & dedicated steward for DCAS and is currently celebrating his 10th year of service! | Ultrasound Technologist Tamara Nelson,  Kings County Hospital. We would like to shout Tamara out for being the newly appointed shop steward for Ultrasound Techs at HHC Kings County Hospital.

 

Law Enforcement Stewards. (l-r) CUNY Public Safety Officer Mark Gardiner. Mark is a Public Safety Officer and Shop Steward.  He is dedicated to his job and as a Shop Steward is always there for his members to keep them informed of all activities with Local 237.  As well as helping his colleagues when it is needed, we could not have a better person to represent Local 237 and our members. | Hospital Police Officer Pepe Ramos, Queens General Hospital.  Officer Pepe Ramos has been our shop steward at Queens General Hospital for 4 years and continues to be a great bridge between the members at his location and the union hall.

 

Housing Division Stewards. (l-r) Caretaker J Frank Wright, Chelsea Houses.  Since the start of Frank Wright’s career in 2021, he has been a true advocate for his fellow coworkers.  Frank is not only the shop steward, but he is also the safety associate.  He is passionate about safety and worker’s rights.  Frank is loved and respected by everyone he works with and always finds ways to uplift those around him. | Caretaker J Roslyn Reed, Butler Houses. Let’s shout out shop steward and caretaker J, Roslyn Reed of Butler Houses for her dedication to the membership.  As a member of over 14 years, Roslyn is known for fighting for equality in her location since October 2023.

 

Citywide Division Stewards, (l-r) Cook Matzi Vido, Department of Corrections. Ms. Vido is an advocate on behalf of her colleagues and has been very active with our Shop Steward training. | Cook Oshane Miller, Department of Corrections. Mr. Miller can answer any questions pertaining to safety in the kitchen.   He ensures that his coworkers adhere to the Union’s principles and that there is solidarity amongst them.

 

Law Enforcement Stewards (l-r). Hospital Police Officer Leonard Rodriguez,  Bellevue Hospital. Officer Rodriquez is one of our newly elected Shop Stewards at Bellevue Hospital. | Level 3 School Safety Officer Adam Simpson,  Bronx 48th Precinct. Officer Simpson has been a Shop Steward since February 2024 and has helped build a stronger bridge of communications between the East Bronx & our members.

 

Housing Division Shop Steward Stacie Gardner, Caretaker J – Woodside Houses. Thank you for your support and dedication to the membership for six years.

 

Housing Division Stewards. (l-r) Maintenance Worker Rikki Ragoonanan, Woodson Houses. Mr. Ragoonanan makes sure everything is in working order and ready for the summer months. |  Maintenance Worker Joel Ramirez, Sedgwick Houses. You can always depend on Mr. Ramírez to reach out whenever a member needs information.

 

Housing Division Stewards. (l-r) Caretaker J Fabaya Francis, Johnson Houses. Ms. Francis is always eager to learn.  She is willing to assist everyone in any way that she can - no matter their title.  |  Caretaker J Jermaine Richardson, Grant Houses. Mr. Richardson is our newly elected Shop Steward.  He’s great at communicating information from the Union to his coworkers.

 

Housing Division Stewards. (l-r) Caretaker J Brenda Louis, Brownville Houses. Brenda has been a Shop Steward for about 10 yrs.  She is proud to be a Steward and being able to help and guide her co-workers.  |  Caretaker J Troy Moore, Albany House. Troy has been a Steward for less than a year. He is excited to grow and learn Union information to pass on to his staff.  His skill set in growing on a daily basis. 

Law Enforcement Division Stewards. (l-r)  Jeuris Rodriguez and Robert Silva, Campus Peace Officer and Campus Security Assistant at Medgar Evers College.
Congratulations to our newly elected Shop Stewards at Medgar Evers College!  Meet CPO Rodriguez and CSA Silva. Thank you for your time and dedication to advocate for your fellow members in the workplace!   |  School Safety Agent Teri Ghee, Manhattan North. Shop Steward Teri Ghee won an award from the Community Initiatives of NY for “outstanding performance in keeping our youth safe”.  Thank you for your hard work and dedication, Teri! 

Citywide Division Stewards. (l-r) Radiographer Level 3 Martin Ong, North Central Bronx. Martin has been a dedicated shop steward with the citywide department for 7 years and enjoys being the bridge of communication among his peers and the union hall.   |   Maintenance Worker Bridget Price, Department of Sanitation. Bridget Price is a new dedicated shop steward with the citywide division who transferred over from the NYCHA organization, becoming the only African American woman in the Maintenance Department at the Department of Sanitation.

 

(l-r) Newly elected Shop Stewards CUNY Peace Officer Banks and Sgt. Lopez from Kingsborough Community College.  |  Cynthia Taylor Caretaker J. is a proud union member and enjoys being a Shop Steward. She is very thankful to be a Teamster and to play a roll in servicing our members. She is looking forward to this upcoming year to continue to make a difference.

 

Dashawn Hightower, Shop Steward and Safety Associate at Clermont Houses, has identified rat issues affecting the residents in a particular building. His efforts helped to get the tenants into a temporary location. Safety is a big issue of concern for many members at NYCHA, and Dashawn’s proactive stance to address problems helps lead to safe conditions for residents and members alike. |  Newly elected Shop Steward CUNY Specialist Gustavo Bermudez from New York City Technical College.

 

(l-r) Business Agent Kangela Moore with a Shop Steward from CUNY, Queens College, CSA Beckford.