Oct.-Dec. 2024
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July-Sept. 2024
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Oct.-Dec. 2023
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Global Resurgence of Bedbugs Includes New York City
H+H Coordinating Manager Desse-anna Alexis Helps Change Lives
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
Mayor Recognizes PAA III Shirley Williams for 70 Years of Service
Local 1180 Awarded Highest Honor in Labor Communications Contest
Union Brings Back New Member Orientation
The Newly Elected Local 1180 Executive BoardIn Loving Memory of Barbara Bailey - Former Local 1180 Acting Retiree Division Director
Union Works with City to Kick Off Telework Program
Union Member Lazaro Perez Wins Joe Beirne Academic Scholarship
July-Sept. 2023
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Local 1180 Finalizes PAA et al Contract with City
1180 Program Helps Member Eliminate $236,610 of Student Loan Debt
>54th African American Day Parade
1180 Board Attends National Convention
2023 1180 Family & Friends BBQ Fun Day
Avoid Being the Victim of a Scam
April-June 2023
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3 New Private Sector Shops Organize Into Local 1180 Family
The Long Contract Process Has Begun
Juneteenth: Why So Many Are Afraid to Teach It
Shop Stewards Tabulate Survey Results & Elect Bargaining Committee
First Metropolitan Hospital Union Day
Jan-March 2023
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Economic Pattern Set by DC 37’s Ratified Contract
3,800+ Members Fill Out Contract Bargaining Surveys
COVID Vaccine Mandate Ends for City Workers
MLC Approves Medicare Advantage Plan
Union Trains New Shop Stewards on Best Ways to Represent Members
The Aftermath — Impact of COVID on the Mental Health of Americans
October-December 2022
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It Was Worth the Fight: Union Helps Norma Lynch Take on Agency with Out-of-Title Work Grievance
Historic NYC Salary Transparency Law Takes Effect
Union Enhances Education Fund Benefits
1180 Shows Its Pride at African-American Day Parade
Triple-Demic is New Winter Health Threat
July-September 2022
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City Council Report Shows Pay Inequity Still Rampant
Union Fighting to Include All Health Care Workers in the State's Bonus Program
Up to $20,000 in Student Loan Debt Canceled
NYC Labor Day Parade Returns After Pandemic Hiatus
MonkeyPox, Polio, Legionnaires'; Déjà Vu All Over Again
The Truth about the Medicare Advantage Plus Program
New Yorkers Vote on 4 Referendums in Nov. General Election
November General Election Endorsements
Union Swears In 3 New Executive Board Members
Administrative Manager Promotional Lists
Congratulations First Vice President Gina Strickland
New Study Reveals Growth in Private-Sector Union Organizing
Retirees Meet Again for First In-Person Gathering Post-Pandemic
April-June 2022
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David vs Goliath Victories Bring Union Membership to New Highs
State Follows NYC Lead: Passes Wage Transparency Bill
The Right to Bear Arms v the Right to Stay Alive
Two SCOTUS Decisions are a Setback to American Rights
Voting Roadblocks Lead to Passage of NYS Voting Rights Act
You Might Be Eligible for Student Loan Debt Forgiveness
Retired Members Chapter Gathers for 45th Annual Luncheon
Audubon Society Workers Fight Against Their Goliath & Win Unionization
Shop Steward Retirement: Sandra Sheard
Awards
CWA Local 1180’s quarterly magazine, the Communique, has consistently garnered top awards in the Metro New York Labor Communications Council and the International Labor Communications Association contests. Competing against some of the country's best labor publications, the Communique repeatedly stands out in categories for both writing and graphic design, while Local 1180's outreach campaigns and social media programs take the highest of honors.
2024 Awards (for 2023 work)
International Labor Communication Association
Max Steinbock Award
First Place: Local 1180 Program Helps Member Eliminate $236,610 in Student Loan Debt
Saul Miller Award
First Place: 3 New Private Sector Shops Organize Into Local 1180 Family
Visual Communications Design Awards
First Place: Best Photo Essay or Gallery
Second Place: Best Design - Single-Issue Publication
Third Place: Best Photo Essay or Gallery
Third Place: Best Informational Graphic
2023 Awards (for 2022 work)
International Labor Communication Association
Max Steinbock Award
First Place: David vs. Goliath: Victories Bring Union Membership to New Highs, Marci Rosenblum, Communique, CWA Local 1180
Visual Communications: Best Design - Newspaper or Newsletter
First Place: Communique, CWA Local 1180
Visual Communications: Best Design - Single-Issue Publication
First Place: Communique, CWA Local 1180
Visual Communications: Best Photo or Gallery
First Place: "First VP Gina Strickland’s Retirement," CWA Local 1180
Writing: Best Profile
First Place: "Inspiring Kindness: Lynne Corry Gives Because She Knows What It’s Like to Have Nothing," Marci Rosenblum, Communique, CWA Local 1180
General Excellence: Print Publication
Second Place: Communique, CWA Local 1180
General Excellence: Single-Issue Publication
Third Place: Communique, CWA Local 1180
Writing: Best News Story
Honorable Mention: "Voting Roadblocks Lead to Passage of NYS Voting Rights Act," Marci Rosenblum, Communique, CWA Local 1180
2022 Awards (for 2021 work)
2020 Awards (for 2019 work)
2019 Awards (for 2018 work)
2018 Awards (for 2017 work)
2017 Awards (for 2016 work)
2016 Awards (for 2015 work)
