Around the Regions
NEW YORK
“Members have had to deal with so much during the past few years, and it took a lot out of us.”
Members lead Stress-relief Workshop
– Anjelique Huerta, 1199 Shift Supervisor and Delegate at the Rite Aid
The New York cohort of members who took part in the Union-led Member Leadership Development Program identified a need to address the ongoing effects of stress that many healthcare professionals are still experiencing as a result of the pandemic. “Like so many others, I suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder from that time,” recalls Nicole Frith, an 1199 Delegate and LPN at Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn. “So, we organized a workshop at the Union headquarters with yoga, breathing techniques and information about diet and exercise, as well as acupuncture, massage and counseling that our health plan provides.” Anjelique Huerta, an 1199 Shift Supervisor and Delegate at the Rite Aid pharmacy in Astoria, Queens, agrees. “Members have had to deal with so much during the past few years, and it took a lot out of us. The goal of our workshop was to share the tools, so we could incorporate stress management into our daily lives.”
WASHINGTON D.C.
1199 Home Care Member Testimony in Washington, D.C. Lilieth Clacken, an 1199 home care member for eight years with the Region Care and All Metro agencies, traveled to the nation’s capital to advocate for her fellow members at the U.S. Department of Labor. Clacken spoke passionately about coming together to create strong union contracts that level the playing field, and ensure workers are protected as they navigate the often unpredictable working environments in home care. After listening to childcare workers speak of the uncertainties of working without contracts, Lilieth stressed the role of the union in educating workers on their rights and creating a support system that advocates for the unique needs of caregivers. 1199 home care member, Lilieth Clacken, speaks at the U.S. Department of Labor. Retirees attend the Senior Action Council in Saratoga Springs, NY.
NEW YORK
Building Strength to Fight Domestic Violence On September 26, members took part in the annual Brides’ March in Upper Manhattan in honor of Gladys Richart, who was killed on her wedding day by a jealous exboyfriend. Women wearing wedding dresses marched from Manhattan to the Bronx alongside community allies and elected officials to uplift all those struggling against domestic violence, which continues to plague our communities. 8
September-October 2023
NEW YORK
NYS Senior Action Council Convention Members pull together a stressrelief workshop at the Union headquarters in NYC. Members take part in the annual Brides March in NYC.
1199 Retirees traveled to Saratoga Springs, NY to attend the statewide Senior Action Council Convention from Sept 11-13 aimed at improving the lives of senior citizens. People over 65 now make up more than 20 percent of New York State’s total population. 1199 Magazine
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