Metro Briefs

Continued from page 3 works with students to envision and produce their own exhibition in CUE’s gallery space, a unique opportunity that prepares students for working in a professional arts context. The deadline to apply is September 24. The CTC application form is available at https:// cueartfoundation.org/cue-teen-collective.

New Jersey

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“Access to resources, affordable housing, transportation, and environmental factors all influence school quality.”

––Compiled by Karen Juanita Carrillo rebel army’s unsuccessful attempt to steal weapons from the military barracks on July 26, 1953. The assault on the barracks failed, but it made Fidel Castro a national figure and it led to his famous speech in court where he claimed that “history would absolve” him, because it would point to the purpose behind his actions.

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH SPECIALIST (Mid-Hudson Valley and Metro NY)

CSEA, one of New York State’s largest public employee unions, is seeking resumes for a Occupational Safety and Health Specialist for our Beacon, NY office covering the Mid-Hudson Valley and Metropolitan NY. The specialist will work under the supervision of the Director of Occupational Safety and Health and will be responsible for investigating complaints received or initiated by the Union alleging safety and health violations as well as circumstances and conditions resulting in workplace accidents causing injury or fatalities.

It was the U.S. embargo that led the late Rev. Lucius Walker, IFCO’s founding director, to create Pastors for Peace which brought caravans of supplies to Latin American nations suffering from U.S.-enforced embargos. Rev. Walker deemed the embargoes a form of U.S. imperialism.

IFCO is now led by Gail Walker, Rev. Walker’s daughter. Her many years of contact with Cuban government representatives has helped maintain IFCO’s open-arms welcome on the island. Gail Walker’s birthday took place during the caravan and

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Safety Specialist prepares comprehensive reports; provides advice/assistance to union members; prepares or assists in preparation of complaints to the State Department of Labor; communicates with the State Department of Labor for material/information; prepares material for and participates in educational safety programs for CSEA members; advises members of their rights/responsibilities under the Safety Law; and other related duties as required.

Starting salary $66,760 with excellent benefits including health vision and dental coverage; generous paid time off and defined pension.

QUALIFICATIONS: 3 years experience in a position or positions involving work of an investigatory or inspection nature, or the development of and participation in group training programs, or direct public contact work and/or knowledge of safety and health standards.

OR a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field. OR a combination of an Associates’s Degree and one year of experience in the above. Must have a valid NYS driver’s license and a car available for business use.