Oct.-Dec. 2023
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Stories in this Issue
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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Stories in this Issue
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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Stories in this Issue
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
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.
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)
Metro New York Labor Communications Council Contest
Mary Heaton Vorse Award
“Inspiring Kindness: Elaine Blair Devotes Her Life to Helping Others,” Marci Rosenblum, Communique, CWA Local 1180
General Excellence – Class A
Second Place: Communique, Marci Rosenbaum, CWA Local 1180
Best Feature – Class A
Second Place: “Inspiring Kindness,” Marci Rosenblum, Communique, CWA Local 1180
Unique Performance – Class A
First Place: “Never Forget: 20 Years Later,” Marci Rosenblum, Communique, CWA Local 1180
Best Graphic Design – Class A
Third Place: Member Engagement, Communique, CWA Local 1180
General Excellence – Online Publication
Second Place: Communique, CWA 1180
International Labor Communication Association
Visual Communications: Best Front Page/Cover - Newspaper or Newsletter
Third Place: 9/11 Cover, Communique, CWA Local 1180
Writing: Best Feature Story
First Place: "Fighting Voter Suppression," Communique, CWA Local 1180
Writing: Best News Story
Third Place: "Ranked Choice Voting Kicks in for 2021," Communique, CWA Local 1180
2020 Awards (for 2019 work)
International Labor Communication Association
Writing - Best Editorial or Column - Best Editorial or Column
Honorable Mention: "One Year Post Janus & Unions Are Stronger Than Ever," CWA Local 1180
Honorable Mention: " The Year Was 1953," CWA Local 1180
Writing - Saul Miller Awards - Organizing
Honorable Mention: "They Did It! Story Corps Seals The Deal,"
CWA Local 1180
Visual Communications - Best Front Page/Cover - Newspaper or Newsletter (Print)
First Place: CWA Local 1180 Communique,
CWA Local 1180
Writing - Best News Story - Best News Story
Honorable Mention: "21 in 21," CWA Local 1180
2019 Awards (for 2018 work)
Metro New York Labor Communications Council Contest
General Excellence – Class A
Second Place: Communique, CWA Local 1180
Best Feature – Class A
First Place: "The Mental Health Epidemic: America is at a Breaking Point," Marci Rosenblum, Communique, CWA Local 1180
Best News Writing – Class A
First Place: "Child Care Crisis in the City," Marci Rosenblum, Communique, CWA Local 1180
Best Op/Ed – Class A
Second Place: "Teach Them Young as They Will Be Our Next Leaders," Gina Strickland, Communique, CWA Local 1180
Unique Performance – Class A
Second Place: "I’m Sticking With My Union," Marci Rosenblum, Communique, CWA Local 1180
Best Graphic Design – Class A
First Place: "What is Janus v AFSCME and How Will It Impact You," Marci Rosenblum, Communique, CWA Local 1180
Third Place: "How Labor is Changing the Face of American Politics," Marci Rosenblum, Communique, CWA Local 1180
2018 Awards (for 2017 work)
Metro New York Labor Communications Council Contest
Best Graphic Design - Class A
First Place: “10 Misconceptions About Social Security,” Marci Rosenblum, Communique, CWA Local 1180
Best News Writing - Class A
First Place: “1180 Members Participate in Washington Women's March,” Marci Rosenblum, Communique, CWA Local 1180
Unique Performance - Class A
First Place: “The Constitutional Convention Will Hurt You,” Marci Rosenblum, Communique, CWA Local 1180
General Excellence – Class A
Third Place: Communique, CWA Local 1180
International Labor Communication Association
Best Multimedia Campaign
First Place: "Vote NO to the Constitutional Convention," Marci Rosenblum, CWA Local 1180
Visual Communications - Best Design - Newspaper or Newsletter (Print)
First Place: Communique July-Sept 2017, Marci Rosenblum, CWA Local 1180
Electronic Media - Best Education and Training Video
Second Place: "Social Media Usage for Unions," Marci Rosenblum, CWA Local 1180
Visual Communications - Best Front Page/Cover - Newspaper or Newsletter (Print)
Second Place: "Runaway Inequality." Marci Rosenblum, CWA Local 1180
Visual Communications - Best Design - Single-Issue Publication (Print) - Newspaper or Newsletter (Print)
Second Place: "Myths of Social Security." Marci Rosenblum, CWA 1Local 180
Visual Communications - Best Informational Graphic
Third Place: "Vote NO to the Constitutional Convention," Marci Rosenblum, CWA Local 1180
Writing - Best Editorial or Column - Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Honorable Mention: "A Membership Card, Dues, & the Future of Our Union," CWA Local 180
General Excellence - Print Publication - Labor Union 1,001 to 10,000
Honorable Mention: Communique April-June 2017, Marci Rosenblum, CWA 1180
2017 Awards (for 2016 work)
Metro New York Labor Communications Council Contest
General Excellence – Class A
2nd Place: Communique, CWA 1180
Best News Writing – Class A
First Place: "Changing Faces of the U.S. Supreme Court," Daniel Cunningham, Communique, CWA 1180
Best Graphic Design – Class A
2nd Place: "America has Always been a Melting Pot," Marci Rosenblum, Communique,
CWA 1180
2016 Awards (for 2015 work)
Metro New York Labor Communications Council Contest
Best Graphic Design – Class A
2nd Place: "Marching in Memphis," Marci Rosenblum, Communique,
CWA 1180
3rd Place: “Journey for Justice,” Marci Rosenblum, Communique, CWA 1180