By Phil on March 14, 2008
Hello, My name is Lynn Schwarz and I am the Vice President of the Fort Independence Park Neighborhood Association. Today we have music by our local group, the “Shameless Manipulators,” and are joined by our community partners: Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club, Cannon Heights Housing Coop, Kingsbridge Heights Neighborhood Improvement Assn Inc., Northwest [...]
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By Phil on March 14, 2008
Hello everyone, Welcome to Cannon Place! My name is Phil McDonnell, I am President of the Fort Independence Park Neighborhood Association. Our motto is “Neighbors Working Together”. Together, we are privileged to be supporting 1199 SEIU workers in their fight for a fair contract. After all, health care workers need health care! [...]
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By Phil on March 14, 2008
On Thursday, March 13, 2008, on the recommendation of the NYCDEP, the KHRCC built plywood enclosures around each generator on the huge lights on the sidewalk in front of 3400-26 Cannon Place. Later that evening one of the generators smoked and went off. A second generator caught on fire and the Fire Department responded. [...]
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By Phil on March 13, 2008
Day 23 was not as exciting as yesterday with all the police action. The unknown car was back parked on the street, even though there is no parking. The generators are still a hazard to the community with their noise and fumes, but today once again they spilled fuel on the floor while [...]
Posted in Strike 2008
By Phil on March 12, 2008
Day 22 and what a day it was. To start the day off there was a show of force by the police that could only be matched to a hostage situation. We had more police on Cannon than I even thought the 50th had in the whole precinct. Not only on the ground but we [...]
Posted in Strike 2008
By Phil on March 12, 2008
Here is a speech that our Vice President – Lynn Schwarz delivered to the Community Board 8 at their monthly meeting on March 11, 2008. I would like to thank CB 8 for its’ help in getting the fence at 3333 Giles Place fixed. Unfortunately, it has fallen again and we hope that you [...]
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By Phil on March 11, 2008
Day 21 and still standing strong. Another effigy was made of Helen Sieger the owner of Kingsbridge Heights. The neighborhood association went to a meeting with the board from Cannon Heights to discuss the strike issue and its impact on the neighborhood. We were joined by a union representative along with a worker [...]
Posted in Strike 2008
By Phil on March 10, 2008
I can’t believe it is day 20! Almost three weeks on the picket line for these workers and no negotiations are even taking place. I am glad the strikers are still standing strong! I know it gets hard at times but in unity there is strength and together you will succeed. Today I could [...]
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By Phil on March 9, 2008
Day 19 – Sunday an the strike continues. The union still is keeping the pressure on the nursing home by keeping the picket line manned 24 hours a day. Along the way they have picked up their own guard dog to watch over things. They also picked up some support from [...]
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By Phil on March 8, 2008
Day 18 of the strike and the rain has not let up. This has not stopped the union members from showing their strength, they are still on the line standing strong. Here are some pictures from the front line on Cannon. Till tomorrow, STAND STRONG!
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