By Phil on May 21, 2008
Day 92 – It looks like all the members are back to the strike line today. After attending the services and the funeral for Audrey the last two days it appears that everyone is back on the line to show their solidarity and to continue on with the strike that started over 3 months ago. [...]
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By Phil on May 20, 2008
Day 90 & 91 – I am doing this post a little differently since Monday & Tuesday have been devoted to honor Audrey Smith-Campbell, there were services held on Monday and the funeral was today. You can see by looking at the strike line in the following photos that all Audrey’s coworkers attended the services. [...]
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By Phil on May 18, 2008
Day 88 & 89 (Weekend Wrap-up) – Well after Fridays post and all the comments that followed I would say that the weekend was quite calm. The strike line was still strong but somber as Monday is the day of services for Audrey and Tuesday will be the funeral. Since there is not much [...]
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By Phil on May 16, 2008
Day 87 – There was not much going on today because it was raining all day, it wouldn’t let up for a minute. The striking members are still strong and have been holding the line through rain, snow and freezing cold. If you think they are giving up and moving on, you are sorely mistaken. [...]
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By Phil on May 16, 2008
Join the millions of other Americans who have put their names on the “do not call list”. It’s real easy and it’s still not too late to join. Just call 888-382-1222 or go to www.donotcall.gov it only takes a minute. Your registration will not expire. Telephone numbers placed on the National Do Not [...]
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By Phil on May 16, 2008
Day 86 – There were two articles in different papers that I found referencing the strike here at Kingsbridge, both are a good read. Striking Bronx nursing home workers put up a fight – Crain’s New York Kingsbridge Heights Nursing Home – Socialist Worker It was nice to see the community affairs [...]
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By Phil on May 14, 2008
Day 85 – The mood on the line was a bit more upbeat today even though the members are still mourning the loss of their dear friend Audrey. They had been singing and praying on the strike line most of the morning in remembrance of her. I was on 231st street today and [...]
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By Phil on May 13, 2008
Day 84 – After the shock of hearing yesterday’s news about Audrey passing away so suddenly the strike line was in a very somber mood. All the members gathered in prayer and song and then they were delivered a speech by Isaac. We thought it would be appropriate for the neighborhood association to [...]
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By Phil on May 12, 2008
Day 83 – It is with deep regret and sorrow that we have to announce the sad and untimely death of Audrey Smith-Campbell a striking member of the Kingsbridge Heights Rehabilitation & Care Center. Audrey was a 3pm – 11pm shift CNA who had 30 years of service at the nursing home. She was a [...]
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By Phil on May 11, 2008
Day 81 & 82 – First I would like to wish all of the mothers out there a very Happy Mothers Day! Since this Sunday was Mothers Day I did not expect too many members to be on the line, boy was I wrong. The line was well manned and for good reason, [...]
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