MAY CHAPTER MEETINGS - 1199SEIU Funds...Thursday, May 4 9:30 am to noon 330 West 42nd Street, 9th...

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A Message from the Executive Director

Un Mensaje de la Directora Ejecutiva

Estimados Miembros Jubilados,

El lema de nuestra División de Miembros Jubilados es “Jubilados pero activos” y hoy es más verdadero que nunca. Como escribe sobre este tema el Presidente del Sindicato George Gresham, estamos frente a desafíos sin precedentes en programas fundamentales como Medicare, el Seguro Social y Medicaid. Muchos de los ancianos de hoy solo cuentan con estos beneficios y sus propios ahorros para su jubilación. Con demasiada frecuencia, no es suficiente.

Pero ustedes son diferentes. Durante más de 70 años, los miembros de 1199SEIU han podido contar con los Fondos. Hemos pasado de ser un plan de beneficios para personas solteras que cubría unos cientos farmacéuticos a toda una familia de Fondos que apoya a 400,000 trabajadores, jubilados y miembros de la familia. Y a medida que nuestros Fondos han crecido, nuestra División de Miembros Jubilados también lo ha hecho. Miles de miembros de 1199SEIU se jubilan cada año. Hoy en día, más de 100,000 de ustedes reciben con regularidad un cheque de pensión y 55,000 de ustedes, cobertura de salud que complementa sus beneficios de Medicare.

Nuestros beneficios son valiosos, poco frecuentes y vale la pena protegerlos. Hoy, menos de uno de cada cinco jubilados recibe una pensión o cobertura de salud a través de su empleador. En todo caso, más del 80 por ciento de los jubilados que tiene la suerte de tener una cobertura de salud a través de sus empleadores tiene que pagar una prima mensual, un costo que muchos ancianos no se pueden permitir. En los Fondos de Beneficios y Pensiones, trabajamos duro cada día, con su ayuda y la ayuda de nuestros miembros activos, para preservar nuestros beneficios frente a los crecientes costos de la atención médica, y para proporcionarle la cobertura de salud y la seguridad para la jubilación que solo unos pocos jubilados disfrutan.

Por supuesto que la División de Miembros Jubilados le ofrece otras oportunidades para mantenerse activo y conectarse con otros jubilados. Puede disfrutar de una amplia variedad de clases, desde clases de arte hasta clases para mantenerse en forma, además de las reuniones periódicas de las agrupaciones, entre otras.

Los Fondos de Pensión y Beneficios siempre están a su disposición para apoyarle. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre sus beneficios de salud o de pensión, no dude en llamar a nuestros Representantes de Servicios a Jubilados al (646) 473-8666 o al (800) 892-2557.

Atentamente,

Dear Retired Members,

Our Retired Members Division motto is “Retired but Active,” and that has never been more true than it is today. As Union President George Gresham writes in this issue, we are facing unprecedented challenges to vital programs like Medicare, Social Security and Medicaid. Many of today’s seniors have only these benefits, and their own savings, to rely on in retirement. Too often, it is not enough.

But you are different. For more than 70 years, 1199SEIU members have been able to depend on their Funds. We have grown from a single benefit plan covering a few hundred pharmacists to a whole family of Funds supporting 400,000 workers, retirees and family members. And as our Funds have grown, our Retired Members Division has grown, too. Thousands of 1199SEIU members are retiring each year. Today, more than 100,000 of you receive a regular pension check, and 55,000 of you receive health coverage that supplements your Medicare benefits.

Our benefits are valuable, rare and worth protecting. Today, fewer than one in five retirees receives a pension or health coverage through their employers. More than 80 percent of retirees lucky enough to have health coverage through their employers at all have to pay a monthly premium—a cost that many seniors just cannot afford. At your Benefit and Pension Funds, we work hard every day, with your help and the help of our active members, to preserve our benefits in the face of escalating healthcare costs, and provide you with the health coverage and retirement security that so few retired workers enjoy.

Of course, your Retired Members Division offers you other opportunities to stay active and connect with other retirees. You can enjoy a range of classes, from arts to fitness, as well as your regular chapter meetings and other get-togethers.

Your Benefit and Pension Funds are always here to support you. If you have any questions about your health or pension benefits, please don’t hesitate to call our Retiree Services Representatives at (646) 473-8666 or (800) 892-2557.

Sincerely,

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May 2017

Important NewsABOUT CHAPTER MEETINGS AND CLASSES!

1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds330 West 42nd StreetNew York, NY 10036-6977

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Sign Up for “Seniors Out Speaking” Become a volunteer in the Medicare Rights Center’s “Seniors Out Speaking” (SOS) program and help educate other seniors about their benefits. For more information about our 1199SEIU SOS volunteer program, please call (646) 473-6916. SOS meets in Manhattan, Staten Island and Hicksville on the following dates and times in May 2017:

Manhattan Headquarters: Thursday, May 49:30 am to noon330 West 42nd Street, 9th Floor New York, NY 10036

Staten Island: Tuesday, May 99:30 am to noon790 Port Richmond Avenue (off Forest Avenue)Staten Island, NY 10302

Hicksville: Tuesday, May 169:30 am to noon100 Duffy Avenue, 3rd Floor Hicksville, NY 11801

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President’s MessageMensaje de la Presidenta

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

As we welcome the arrival of spring, the warmer temperatures and longer days are sure to help us continue to fulfill our pledge, as 1199SEIU retirees, to remain “Retired but Active.” In fact, this is perhaps the perfect time of year to go outside and get moving!

As a retired healthcare worker—I spent 40 years as a clinical laboratory technologist—I saw firsthand the value of quality healthcare benefits. We are fortunate, as 1199SEIU retirees, to have supplemental health coverage, but we must do our part to stay well. And we know that getting preventive screenings and developing healthy habits are the best ways to avoid chronic illness.

On a related note, let me take a moment to thank all of you who have been regular visitors to the Retired Members Division or attended chapter meetings. As many of you know, a great way to stay active is by participating in classes and activities both at 330 West 42nd St. and our local chapters. I encourage you to check your monthly bulletin for class schedules, as there are choices to suit nearly every interest—from photography, drama and mindful meditation to yoga, dance, Tai Chi, Chi Gong and many other selections.

Last but not least, I’d like to thank the retirees who have stayed current with their Union dues and encourage those of you who may have fallen behind to restart your contributions. Supporting our Union is an important way to help ensure that future 199SEIU retirees have a voice.

In solidarity, Mary Stovall-Merrill


MAY CHAPTER MEETINGS

Florida ChaptersBroward – Leon Davis ChapterTuesday, May 9 – 1:00 pm to 3:00 pmTamarac Community Center – Coconut Palm Room8601 West Commercial Blvd. • Tamarac, FL 33351

Casselberry – Doris Turner Chapter NEW TIME THIS MONTH!Thursday, May 18 – 10:30 am to 12:30 pmCasselberry Public Library215 North Oxford Road • Casselberry, FL 32707

Fort Myers ChapterMonday, May 22 – 11:00 am to 1:00 pmThe Riverside Community Center3061 East Riverside Drive • Fort Myers, FL 33916

Miami-Dade – Ossie Davis Chapter Thursday, May 4 – 10:30 am to 12:30 pmNorland United Methodist Church885 NW 195th StreetMiami Gardens, FL 33169

North Port ChapterTuesday, May 23 – 11:00 am to 1:00 pmMorgan Family Community Center6207 West Price Blvd. • North Port, FL 34291

Orlando ChapterWednesday, May 17 – 11:00 am to 1:00 pmUAW Local #7881825 West Oak Ridge Road • Orlando, FL 32809

Palm Bay/Melbourne ChapterTuesday, May 16 – 1:30 pm to 3:30 pmPalm Bay Community Center – Room C1502 Port Malabar Blvd., NE • Palm Bay, FL 32905

Port St. Lucie Chapter MEETING CHANGE THIS MONTH!Wednesday, May 24 – 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Port St. Lucie Community Center2195 SE Airoso Blvd. • Port St. Lucie, FL 34984

South Palm Beach ChapterThursday, May 11 – 11:00 am to 1:00 pmTemple Anshei Shalom7099 West Atlantic Avenue • Delray Beach, FL 33446

Tampa Chapter NEW LOCATION!Wednesday, May 24 – 10:00 am to 1:00 pmSailport Waterfront Suites2506 North Rocky Point Drive • Tampa, FL 33607

West Palm Beach ChapterWednesday, May 3 – 11:00 am to 1:00 pmSt. Christopher’s Episcopal Church – Parish Hall1063 North Haverhill Road • West Palm Beach, FL 33417

For information, contact Marilyn Silverberg: [email protected]; Toll-free: (877) 369-8340Palm Beach County: (561) 369-8340; Fax: (561) 369-83428775 Via Tuscany Drive • Boynton Beach, FL 33472

New York ChaptersBronx – Joseph James ChapterFriday, May 12 • 11:00 am to 1:00 pm1199SEIU Healthcare & Education Center2501 Grand Concourse, Room 301 • Bronx, NY 10468

Brooklyn – Marshall Dubin Chapter Wednesday, May 31 • 11:00 am to 1:00 pmBrooklyn College – Student Center, 2nd FloorEast 27th Street & Campus Road • Brooklyn, NY 11210

Brooklyn – Mattie Small ChapterFriday, May 19 • 11:30 am to 1:30 pm1199SEIU Brooklyn Office25 Elm Place (between Fulton & Livingston Streets) • Brooklyn, NY 11201

East Harlem – Leon Davis ChapterFriday, May 26 • 10:30 am to noonJefferson Senior Center2205 First Avenue • New York, NY 10029

Hicksville – Milton Konowe ChapterWednesday, May 17 • 11:00 am to 1:00 pm1199SEIU Hicksville Office100 Duffy Avenue • Hicksville, NY 11801

New Hyde Park – Eleanor Tilson ChapterTuesday, May 16 • 3:00 pm to 4:30 pmNorthwell Health (formerly NS-LIJ) Cohen Children’s Medical CenterCafeteria – Lower Level269-01 76th Avenue • New Hyde Park, NY 11040

North Bronx – Bernard Minter Chapter Tuesday, May 9 • 1:00 pm to 3:00 pmHoly Rosary Church1510 Adee Avenue (enter at parking lot) • Bronx, NY 10469

Queens – Edward Garrins Chapter Tuesday, May 23 • 11:30 am to 1:00 pmMajority Baptist Church115-21 Farmers Blvd. • St. Albans, NY 11412

Staten Island Chapter Monday, May 8 • 11:00 am to 1:00 pm1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds Office790 Port Richmond Avenue (off Forest Avenue) • Staten Island, NY 10302

Suffolk County Chapter Thursday, May 11 • 11:00 am to 1:00 pmFirst Baptist Church of Riverhead1018 Northville Turnpike • Riverhead, NY 11901

Westchester – Hudson Valley Region Chapter Stay healthy! Come to our yoga class and chapter meeting on Wednesday, May 3: Yoga: 11:30 am • Chapter Meeting: 12:30 pm1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East99 Church Street • White Plains, NY 10601

North & South Carolinas ChapterWellness Month Friday, May 19 • 9:30 am to noonBirnie Hope Center • 210 South Purdy Street • Sumter, SC 29150For information, call Nonnie B. Perry at (803) 481-0475.

Estimados Hermanos y Hermanas:

A medida que se aproxima la primavera, las temperaturas más cálidas y los días más largos nos ayudarán a continuar cumpliendo nuestro compromiso como jubilados de 1199SEIU de mantenernos “Jubilados pero activos”. De hecho, este es quizás el momento perfecto del año para salir y ponerse en movimiento.

Como trabajadora de atención médica jubilada, pasé 40 años como técnica de laboratorio clínico y comprobé con mis propios ojos el valor de los beneficios de atención médica de calidad. Como jubilados de 1199SEIU, somos afortunados de tener cobertura de salud complementaria, pero debemos hacer lo que nos corresponde para mantenernos bien. Y sabemos que la mejor forma de evitar enfermedades crónicas es realizando exámenes preventivos y desarrollando hábitos saludables.

Asimismo, me gustaría tomar un momento para agradecer a todos los que han visitado regularmente la División de Miembros Jubilados o asistido a las reuniones de las agrupaciones. Como muchos de ustedes saben, una buena forma de mantenerse activo es participando en clases y actividades tanto en 330 West 42nd St. como en nuestras agrupaciones locales. Los invito a consultar su boletín mensual para obtener los horarios de las clases, ya que hay opciones para casi todos los intereses: desde fotografía, drama y meditación consciente hasta yoga, Tai Chi, Chi Gong y muchas otras opciones.

Y por último, me gustaría agradecer a los jubilados que se han mantenido al día con sus cuotas Sindicales y alentar a aquellos que se han retrasado a reanudar sus contribuciones. Apoyar a nuestro Sindicato es una forma importante de ayudar a asegurar que los futuros jubilados de 199SEIU tengan voz.

En solidaridad, Mary Stovall-Merrill



A Message from / Un Mensaje de

GEORGE GRESHAMPRESIDENT / PRESIDENTE, 1199SEIU UNITED HEALTHCARE WORKERS EAST


It should not come as a surprise to 1199ers that working people these days have few friends in high places in Washington, DC. Despite his claim to represent the working class, President Trump has chosen a cabinet and a close circle of advisors that include only billionaires, mult-millionaires and a handful of retired generals.

These are the folks who attempted to destroy healthcare coverage for 24 million workers in order to give the wealthiest Americans nearly $1 trillion in tax cuts over the next decade. They are also the ones who developed Mr. Trump’s budget, which would eliminate or severely diminish legal services for the poor, family planning, Meals on Wheels, housing subsidies, public transportation, medical research, environmental protection, occupational safety and health, etc.

For all the promises about “bringing back jobs,” this is a government that opposes raising the federal minimum wage above $7.25 an hour (and includes many advocates for eliminating the minimum wage altogether). High on the legislative wish list are laws to curtail union organizing and collective bargaining. To be clear, this is not a worker-friendly government. Most employers—including some of our own—are thrilled.

The president’s anti-worker agenda is certain to encourage employers to try to take back our hard-earned gains, just as his xenophobia and racism sparked a wave of attacks on immigrants, Jewish cemeteries and Islamic mosques.

Our veteran 1199ers, you retirees, helped build this Union. Our members have jobs. Millions of our fellow workers can’t say that. Most of the new jobs created since the crash of 2008—the jobs that news commentators mention when they describe the “recovery”—are part-time jobs, or temp jobs or low-wage service jobs.

Most 1199ers have some form of job security, or at least on-the-job security where we can’t be fired without cause. Most other workers do not. Most of us receive periodic wage increases. Most other workers do not. We have some form of pension or retirement security. Most other workers do not. We have some form of health benefits. Most other workers do not. Perhaps most important of all, as 1199SEIU, we are not alone. We have one another and the collective strength of many thousands of brothers and sisters. We employ that strength not just on our jobs, but also to improve the lives of our families, our communities and working people as a whole when we fight for the $15 minimum wage; for protection of immigrant communities and their rights; in support of women’s rights, LGBTQ rights, civil rights and an end to police abuse; in support of our public schools; and in defense of our environment, clean air and clean water.

With an anti-worker administration and Congress in control of Washington, and the encouragement they give to employers to take back our hard-earned gains, are you ready to fight to protect our pensions and health coverage in the difficult months ahead? I have great confidence in your positive response.

In solidarity,

George Gresham

Queridos Hermanos y Hermanas,

No debe sorprender a los miembros de 1199 que los trabajadores de hoy tengan pocos amigos en posiciones importantes en Washington, DC. A pesar de afirmar que representa a la clase trabajadora, el presidente Trump ha elegido un gabinete y un círculo exclusivo de asesores que incluye solo a billonarios, multimillonarios y a un pequeño grupo de militares jubilados.

Esta fue la gente que intentó destruir la cobertura de atención médica para 24 millones de trabajadores a fin de proporcionarles a los estadounidenses más ricos cerca de $1 billón en recortes impositivos durante la próxima década. Ellos también son los que desarrollaron el presupuesto del Sr. Trump, que eliminaría o reduciría considerablemente los servicios legales para los pobres, la planificación familiar, el servicio de comidas “Meals on Wheels”, los subsidios para la vivienda, el transporte público, la investigación médica, la protección medioambiental, la seguridad y salud ocupacional, etc.

Con respecto a todas las promesas sobre “devolver el trabajo”, este es un gobierno que se opone al aumento del salario mínimo federal por encima de $7.25 la hora (y tiene muchos defensores para eliminar completamente el salario mínimo). En los principales lugares de la lista de objetivos legislativos están las leyes para reducir la organización sindical y la negociación colectiva. En definitiva, este no es un gobierno favorable a los trabajadores. Muchos empleadores, incluidos algunos nuestros, están encantados.

La agenda antitrabajadores del presidente está determinada a impulsar a los empleadores a intentar sacarnos los logros conseguidos con tanto esfuerzo, tal como su xenofobia y racismo impulsó una ola de ataques contra inmigrantes, cementerios judíos y mezquitas islámicas.

Nuestros miembros veteranos de 1199, ustedes los jubilados, ayudaron a construir este Sindicado. Nuestros miembros tienen trabajo. Millones de nuestros compañeros trabajadores no pueden decir lo mismo. La mayoría de los nuevos trabajos creados desde la crisis de 2008 (los trabajos que los analistas de noticias mencionan cuando describen la “recuperación”) son trabajos de medio tiempo, trabajos temporales o trabajos de salario bajo en el área de servicios.

La mayoría de los miembros de 1199 tienen algún tipo de seguridad laboral o al menos seguridad en el puesto de trabajo que evita el despido sin causa justificada. La mayoría de los demás trabajadores, no. Muchos de nosotros recibimos aumentos de salario periódicamente. La mayoría de los demás trabajadores, no. Tenemos algún tipo de pensión o seguridad para la jubilación. La mayoría de los demás trabajadores, no. Tenemos alguna forma de beneficios de salud. La mayoría de los demás trabajadores, no. Quizás lo más importante es que, como miembros de 1199SEIU, no estamos solos. Nos tenemos los unos a los otros y la fuerza colectiva de muchos miles de hermanos y hermanas. Usamos esa fuerza no solo para nuestros trabajos, sino también para mejorar las vidas de nuestras familias, de nuestras comunidades y de la gente trabajadora en su conjunto cuando peleamos por un salario mínimo de $15, por la protección de las comunidades inmigrantes y sus derechos, en apoyo a los derechos de las mujeres, los derechos de la comunidad LGBTQ, los derechos civiles y para terminar con el abuso policial, en apoyo a las escuelas públicas y en defensa de nuestro ambiente, del aire puro y el agua limpia.

Con una administración y un Congreso al mando en Washington en contra de los trabajadores, y con el impulso que les dan a los empleadores para sacarnos nuestros logros conseguidos con tanto esfuerzo, ¿está listo para luchar por la protección de nuestras pensiones y cobertura de salud en los difíciles meses que tenemos por delante? Tengo mucha confianza en su respuesta positiva.

En solidaridad,

George Gresham

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Wednesday Knitting & Crocheting Classes Are Back in Brooklyn!If you want to learn how to knit and crochet or pick up where you left off on a project you’ve been working on, then join us on Wednesdays in Brooklyn. The Beginners’ Knitting & Crocheting class is offered from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. An Advanced Knitting & Crocheting class is also offered from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Classes are held at 25 Elm Place Brooklyn, NY 11201. Please check the calendar for exact dates.

The Price of Continuing Education Classes Has ChangedCourses through the 1199SEIU/League Training and Upgrading Fund’s Institute for Continuing Education (ICE) now cost $20 per credit/hour.

Keep up with the latest research, clinical trends and emerging healthcare issues through ICE’s accredited continuing education seminars and symposiums for social workers, dietitians, laboratory technologists, LPNs and more. Through a special arrangement, the three- and six-hour courses are available to retirees. Registration is required, and retirees who are interested in finding out how to sign up must call (646) 473-6916 for more information. Find a schedule of seminars and symposiums at www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/Institute.

Act Now! Come to the Drama ClassThe Drama class reads plays aloud (no experience or memorization required) and discusses how the themes relate to daily life and current events. The class is currently reading August Wilson’s Fences, in anticipation of viewing the film. The class also practices writing and theater games to further explore drama and forge connections. Class is held on Tuesdays from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.

To learn about trip and vacation offers, call (800) 431-1130, ext. 5537. Please note that the travel company—not the Funds or the Union—is solely responsible for the trips provided.

Explore Age-Friendly WebsitesAge-Friendly NYC, a joint initiative of the NYC Mayor’s Office, the NYC Council and the New York Academy of Medicine, is dedicated to making New York a great place for seniors. Here are just a few of the initiatives you can read about through their network of websites at www.AgeFriendlyNYC.org:

• To learn about programs for the liberal and creative arts, computers and technology, business, job skills, personal growth and more, go to www.AgeFriendlyCollege.org.

• To learn about cultural events happening in your borough, download NYC-ARTS’ cultural guide books for seniors. The books provide information on ticket and member discounts, accessibility and locations and hours for local museums, dance and theater venues, libraries, zoos and more. Go to www.NYC-ARTS.org/seniors.

• Get information on upcoming cultural events, senior services and programs, community partners and senior centers near your home at the Department for the Aging website, www.NYC.gov/aging.

• Join the Theatre Development Fund (TDF), a nonprofit organization that works to make theater affordable and accessible to all. For full details, visit www.TDF.org.

Shakespeare Class

Tuesdays, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm1199SEIU RMD, 330 West 42nd Street, 9th Floor

The class is currently reading Henry IV, Part 1.

Meeting Topics*May 25: Healthcare-associated Infections (HAIs)June 29: Depression and Anxiety Disorders

*Sponsored by HealthCare Partners, IPA

Florida Retirees Celebrate at Annual BanquetOn March 3, more than 1,400 Florida retirees and their guests from across the state gathered at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort for our Annual Florida Retiree Banquet. Everyone mixed and mingled with friends and former co-workers while enjoying fabulous food, great music and dancing. Please join us in thanking all who helped make the annual tradition such a success.



Yoga ClassesClasses are held four times each month, except where noted.*Please check the calendar for exact dates.

Bronx Wednesdays, noon to 1:00 pm1199SEIU Healthcare & Education Center2501 Grand Concourse, Room 301 • Bronx, NY 10468

Brooklyn Advanced Chair Yoga class: Fridays, 10:00 am to 11:00 amBeginners’ Chair Yoga class: Fridays, 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm25 Elm Place (between Fulton & Livingston Streets), Rooms 4 & 5 Brooklyn, NY 11201

Hicksville Yoga/Meditation class: Tuesdays, 9:00 am to 10:00 am* NEW CLASS! *(three classes per month—please check the calendar)Beginners’ Yoga Class: Wednesdays, 9:00 am to 10:00 amAdvanced Yoga Class: Wednesdays, 10:00 am to 11:00 am 100 Duffy Avenue, 3rd Floor • Hicksville, NY 11801

Manhattan Headquarters Thursdays, 11:00 am to noon Fridays, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm330 West 42nd Street, 9th Floor • New York, NY 10036

New Hyde Park* Tuesday, May 16, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm * (one class per month)Northwell Health Cohen Children’s Medical Center Teaching Center—Conference Room269-01 76th Avenue • New Hyde Park, NY 11040

Queens Yoga/Meditation class: Mondays, 10:00 am to 11:00 am NEW CLASS STARTS MAY 8!Hatha Yoga class: Mondays, 11:15 am to 12:15 pm NEW CLASS STARTS MAY 8! Intermediate Mat Yoga class: Tuesdays, 10:00 am to 11:00 amBeginners’ Chair Yoga class: Tuesdays, 11:15 am to 12:15 pmDevore Dance Center • 205-05 Hollis Avenue, Main Floor • Jamaica, NY 11412

Staten Island Mat Yoga class: Mondays, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Chair Yoga class: Fridays, 10:00 am to 11:00 am 1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds Office790 Port Richmond Avenue (off Forest Avenue) • Staten Island, NY 10302

Suffolk County*Beginners’ Yoga/Meditation class*(three classes per month, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm—please check the calendar)Yoga class: Thursdays, 11:00 am to noon;Meditation class: Thursdays, noon to 1:00 pmFirst Baptist Church of Riverhead • 1018 Northville Turnpike Riverhead, NY 11901

White Plains Wednesdays, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm1199SEIU Benefit and Pension FundsWhite Plains Office • 99 Church Street • White Plains, NY 10601

Dance ClassesIf you’re interested in learning the latest dance steps, come join our dance classes in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hicksville, and now in New Hyde Park and Queens. You’ll get moving with the Electric Slide, the Wobble, the Cupid Shuffle and more! Classes are held four times a month, except where noted. Please check the calendar for exact dates.

Queens NEW CLASS STARTS MAY 8!Mondays, May 8, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pmDevore Dance Center • 205-05 Hollis Avenue, Main Floor Jamaica, NY 11412

Manhattan Headquarters • Fridays, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm330 West 42nd Street • New York, NY 10036

Brooklyn Mondays, 11:00 am to noon • Wednesdays, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm25 Elm Place (between Fulton & Livingston Streets) • Brooklyn, NY 11201

Hicksville • Wednesdays, 11:00 am to noon100 Duffy Avenue, 3rd Floor • Hicksville, NY 10036

New Hyde Park* NEW CLASS!Tuesday, May 16, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm *(one class per month) Northwell Health Cohen Children’s Medical Center Teaching Center—Conference Room • 269-01 76th Avenue New Hyde Park, NY 11040

Unwind with Mindfulness Meditation in Brooklyn Boost your mental and physical well-being with our new Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction class in Brooklyn. You’ll learn a combination of meditation and yoga to help ease stress and increase your energy. The class meets on Mondays from noon to 1:00 pm. Please check the calendar for exact dates.

Wednesday Chi Gong Classes in Brooklyn Due to popular demand, we have added a Chi Gong class in Brooklyn on Wednesdays from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Chi Gong is also offered in Brooklyn on Mondays from 10:00 am to 11:00 am and in the Bronx on Wednesdays from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm.

Learn this Chinese healing art that aims to increase the body’s healthy energy. Participants perform simple movements, while both sitting and standing, that are believed to benefit the immune, circulatory and nervous systems. Classes are held four times each month Please check the calendar for exact dates.

Falun Dafa and Zumba Classes in Staten Island Mondays, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm (Falun Dafa)Tuesdays, 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm (Zumba)Both classes meet at 790 Port Richmond Avenue (off Forest Avenue), Staten Island, NY, 10302.

Engage your mind, body and spirit with a new Falun Dafa class in Staten Island. An ancient form of chi gong, Falun Dafa consists of a combination of five slow-moving exercises, including meditation techniques to help boost your mental and physical well-being. Please check the calendar for additional Zumba classes at our other locations.


Classes are open to all retirees and are free of charge. No registration is required. New York MAY CALENDAR

810-11 Chi Gong (BKLYN)10-11 Yoga/Meditation* (QNS)10:30-11:30 Opera Appreciation11-12 Dance (BKLYN)11:15-12:15 Hatha Yoga* (QNS)12-1 Mindfulness Meditation (BKLYN)12-1 Art History12:30-1:30 Dance (QNS)1-3 Arts & Crafts (SI)2-3 Falun Dafa (SI)3-4 Mat Yoga* (SI)



99-10 Yoga/Meditation* (Hicksville)9:30-12 Photography10-11 Intermediate Mat Yoga* (QNS)10:30-12:30 Drama11-1 Beginners’ Knitting & Crocheting (QNS)11:15-12:15 Beginners’ Chair Yoga* (QNS)12:30-1:30 Shakespeare12:30-3 Art1:15-2:15 Zumba Gold (QNS)1:30-2:30 Zumba (SI)1:30-3 Discussion Group

169:30-12 Photography10-11 Intermediate Mat Yoga* (QNS)10:30-12:30 Drama11-1 Beginners’ Knitting & Crocheting (QNS)11:15-12:15 Beginners’ Chair Yoga* (QNS)12:30-1:30 Shakespeare12:30-3 Art1-2 Yoga* (New Hyde Park)1:15-2:15 Zumba Gold (QNS)1:30-2:30 Zumba (SI)1:30-3 Discussion Group2-3 Dance (New Hyde Park)


179-10 Beginners’ Yoga (Hicksville)9-11 Knitting & Crocheting (Beg) (BKLYN)10-11 Advanced Yoga* (Hicksville) 10-12 Knitting & Crocheting (Beg) 11-1 Knitting & Crocheting (Int/Adv) (BKLYN)11:30-12:30 Yoga* (White Plains)12-1 Yoga* (BX) 12:30-4:30 Knitting & Crocheting (Int/Adv)1-2 Bingo (White Plains)1-2 Chi Gong (BKLYN) 1:30-2:30 Chi Gong (BX) 2-3 Dance (BKLYN)3-4 Latin Dance (BX)

249-10 Beginners’ Yoga (Hicksville)9-11 Knitting & Crocheting (Beg) (BKLYN)10-11 Advanced Yoga* (Hicksville) 10-12 Choral Group 10-12 Knitting & Crocheting (Beg) 11-12 Dance (Hicksville) 11-1 Knitting & Crocheting (Int/Adv) (BKLYN)11:30-12:30 Yoga* (White Plains)12-1 Yoga* (BX) 12:15-1:15 Zumba-T (Hicksville) 12:30-4:30 Knitting & Crocheting (Int/Adv)1-2 Bingo (White Plains)1-2 Chi Gong (BKLYN) 1:30-2:30 Chi Gong (BX) 2-3 Dance (BKLYN)3-4 Latin Dance (BX)

1110-11 Tai Chi11-12 Yoga*12-1 Lunch Club3-5 Arts & Crafts3-5 Sewing

1810-11 Tai Chi11-12 Yoga* 11-12 Beginners’ Yoga* (Suffolk County)12-1 Meditation (Suffolk County)12-1 Lunch Club1-3 Birthday Party3-5 Arts & Crafts3-5 Sewing

1210-11 Advanced Chair Yoga* (BKLYN)10-11 Chair Yoga* (SI)10-12 Quilting11:15-12:15 Zumba Gold (BKLYN)12:15-1:15 Beginners’ Chair Yoga* (BKLYN)1-2 Dance1:30-2:30 Zumba Gold (BKLYN)2-3 Yoga*3:30-4:30 Zumba Gold

1910-11 Advanced Chair Yoga* (BKLYN)10-11 Chair Yoga* (SI)10-12 Quilting1-2 Dance1:30-2:30 Zumba Gold (BKLYN)2-3 Yoga*3:30-4:30 Zumba Gold

510-11 Advanced Chair Yoga* (BKLYN)10-11 Chair Yoga* (SI)10-12 Quilting11:15-12:15 Zumba Gold (BKLYN)12:15-1:15 Beginners’ Chair Yoga* (BKLYN)1-2 Dance1:30-2:30 Zumba Gold (BKLYN)2-3 Yoga*3:30-4:30 Zumba Gold

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY39-10 Beginners’ Yoga (Hicksville)9-11 Knitting & Crocheting (Beg) (BKLYN)10-11 Advanced Yoga* (Hicksville) 10-12 Choral Group 10-12 Knitting & Crocheting (Beg) 11-12 Dance (Hicksville) 11-1 Knitting & Crocheting (Int/Adv) (BKLYN)11:30-12:30 Yoga* (White Plains)12-1 Yoga* (BX) 12:15-1:15 Zumba-T (Hicksville) 12:30-4:30 Knitting & Crocheting (Int/Adv)1-2 Chi Gong (BKLYN) 1:30-2:30 Chi Gong (BX) 2-3 Dance (BKLYN)2:30-3:30 Bingo (White Plains)3-4 Latin Dance (BX)

410-11 Tai Chi11-12 Yoga* 11-12 Beginners’ Yoga* (Suffolk County)12-1 Meditation (Suffolk County)12-1 Lunch Club1-3 General Membership Meeting3-5 Arts & Crafts3-5 Sewing

109-10 Beginners’ Yoga (Hicksville)9-11 Knitting & Crocheting (Beg) (BKLYN)10-11 Advanced Yoga* (Hicksville) 10-12 Choral Group 10-12 Knitting & Crocheting (Beg) 11-12 Dance (Hicksville) 11-1 Knitting & Crocheting (Int/Adv) (BKLYN)11:30-12:30 Yoga* (White Plains)12-1 Yoga* (BX) 12:15-1:15 Zumba-T (Hicksville) 12:30-4:30 Knitting & Crocheting (Int/Adv)1-2 Bingo (White Plains)1-2 Chi Gong (BKLYN) 1:30-2:30 Chi Gong (BX) 2-3 Dance (BKLYN)3-4 Latin Dance (BX)

2510-11 Tai Chi11-12 Yoga* 11-12 Beginners’ Yoga* (Suffolk County)12-1 Meditation (Suffolk County)12-1 Lunch Club1-2 Health Topic: Healthcare- associated Infections (HAIs3-5 Arts & Crafts3-5 Sewing

2610-11 Advanced Chair Yoga* (BKLYN)10-11 Chair Yoga* (SI)10-12 Quilting11:15-12:15 Zumba Gold (BKLYN)12:15-1:15 Beginners’ Chair Yoga* (BKLYN)1-2 Dance1:30-2:30 Zumba Gold (BKLYN)2-3 Yoga*

110-11 Chi Gong (BKLYN)10:30-11:30 Opera Appreciation11-12 Dance (BKLYN)12-1 Mindfulness Meditation (BKLYN)12-1 Art History1-3 Arts & Crafts (SI)1:30-3:30 Executive Committee Meeting2-3 Falun Dafa (SI)3-4 Mat Yoga* (SI)


* Sponsored by HealthCare Partners, IPA

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309:30-12 Photography10:30-12:30 Drama12:30-1:30 Shakespeare12:30-3 Art1:30-3 Discussion Group

3110-12 Choral Group 10-12 Knitting & Crocheting (Beg) 12:30-4:30 Knitting & Crocheting (Int/Adv)

All classes are held at our Manhattan

Headquarters unless otherwise indicated.



A Message from / Un Mensaje de

GEORGE GRESHAMPRESIDENT / PRESIDENTE, 1199SEIU UNITED HEALTHCARE WORKERS EAST


It should not come as a surprise to 1199ers that working people these days have few friends in high places in Washington, DC. Despite his claim to represent the working class, President Trump has chosen a cabinet and a close circle of advisors that include only billionaires, mult-millionaires and a handful of retired generals.

These are the folks who attempted to destroy healthcare coverage for 24 million workers in order to give the wealthiest Americans nearly $1 trillion in tax cuts over the next decade. They are also the ones who developed Mr. Trump’s budget, which would eliminate or severely diminish legal services for the poor, family planning, Meals on Wheels, housing subsidies, public transportation, medical research, environmental protection, occupational safety and health, etc.

For all the promises about “bringing back jobs,” this is a government that opposes raising the federal minimum wage above $7.25 an hour (and includes many advocates for eliminating the minimum wage altogether). High on the legislative wish list are laws to curtail union organizing and collective bargaining. To be clear, this is not a worker-friendly government. Most employers—including some of our own—are thrilled.

The president’s anti-worker agenda is certain to encourage employers to try to take back our hard-earned gains, just as his xenophobia and racism sparked a wave of attacks on immigrants, Jewish cemeteries and Islamic mosques.

Our veteran 1199ers, you retirees, helped build this Union. Our members have jobs. Millions of our fellow workers can’t say that. Most of the new jobs created since the crash of 2008—the jobs that news commentators mention when they describe the “recovery”—are part-time jobs, or temp jobs or low-wage service jobs.

Most 1199ers have some form of job security, or at least on-the-job security where we can’t be fired without cause. Most other workers do not. Most of us receive periodic wage increases. Most other workers do not. We have some form of pension or retirement security. Most other workers do not. We have some form of health benefits. Most other workers do not. Perhaps most important of all, as 1199SEIU, we are not alone. We have one another and the collective strength of many thousands of brothers and sisters. We employ that strength not just on our jobs, but also to improve the lives of our families, our communities and working people as a whole when we fight for the $15 minimum wage; for protection of immigrant communities and their rights; in support of women’s rights, LGBTQ rights, civil rights and an end to police abuse; in support of our public schools; and in defense of our environment, clean air and clean water.

With an anti-worker administration and Congress in control of Washington, and the encouragement they give to employers to take back our hard-earned gains, are you ready to fight to protect our pensions and health coverage in the difficult months ahead? I have great confidence in your positive response.

In solidarity,

George Gresham

Queridos Hermanos y Hermanas,

No debe sorprender a los miembros de 1199 que los trabajadores de hoy tengan pocos amigos en posiciones importantes en Washington, DC. A pesar de afirmar que representa a la clase trabajadora, el presidente Trump ha elegido un gabinete y un círculo exclusivo de asesores que incluye solo a billonarios, multimillonarios y a un pequeño grupo de militares jubilados.

Esta fue la gente que intentó destruir la cobertura de atención médica para 24 millones de trabajadores a fin de proporcionarles a los estadounidenses más ricos cerca de $1 billón en recortes impositivos durante la próxima década. Ellos también son los que desarrollaron el presupuesto del Sr. Trump, que eliminaría o reduciría considerablemente los servicios legales para los pobres, la planificación familiar, el servicio de comidas “Meals on Wheels”, los subsidios para la vivienda, el transporte público, la investigación médica, la protección medioambiental, la seguridad y salud ocupacional, etc.

Con respecto a todas las promesas sobre “devolver el trabajo”, este es un gobierno que se opone al aumento del salario mínimo federal por encima de $7.25 la hora (y tiene muchos defensores para eliminar completamente el salario mínimo). En los principales lugares de la lista de objetivos legislativos están las leyes para reducir la organización sindical y la negociación colectiva. En definitiva, este no es un gobierno favorable a los trabajadores. Muchos empleadores, incluidos algunos nuestros, están encantados.

La agenda antitrabajadores del presidente está determinada a impulsar a los empleadores a intentar sacarnos los logros conseguidos con tanto esfuerzo, tal como su xenofobia y racismo impulsó una ola de ataques contra inmigrantes, cementerios judíos y mezquitas islámicas.

Nuestros miembros veteranos de 1199, ustedes los jubilados, ayudaron a construir este Sindicado. Nuestros miembros tienen trabajo. Millones de nuestros compañeros trabajadores no pueden decir lo mismo. La mayoría de los nuevos trabajos creados desde la crisis de 2008 (los trabajos que los analistas de noticias mencionan cuando describen la “recuperación”) son trabajos de medio tiempo, trabajos temporales o trabajos de salario bajo en el área de servicios.

La mayoría de los miembros de 1199 tienen algún tipo de seguridad laboral o al menos seguridad en el puesto de trabajo que evita el despido sin causa justificada. La mayoría de los demás trabajadores, no. Muchos de nosotros recibimos aumentos de salario periódicamente. La mayoría de los demás trabajadores, no. Tenemos algún tipo de pensión o seguridad para la jubilación. La mayoría de los demás trabajadores, no. Tenemos alguna forma de beneficios de salud. La mayoría de los demás trabajadores, no. Quizás lo más importante es que, como miembros de 1199SEIU, no estamos solos. Nos tenemos los unos a los otros y la fuerza colectiva de muchos miles de hermanos y hermanas. Usamos esa fuerza no solo para nuestros trabajos, sino también para mejorar las vidas de nuestras familias, de nuestras comunidades y de la gente trabajadora en su conjunto cuando peleamos por un salario mínimo de $15, por la protección de las comunidades inmigrantes y sus derechos, en apoyo a los derechos de las mujeres, los derechos de la comunidad LGBTQ, los derechos civiles y para terminar con el abuso policial, en apoyo a las escuelas públicas y en defensa de nuestro ambiente, del aire puro y el agua limpia.

Con una administración y un Congreso al mando en Washington en contra de los trabajadores, y con el impulso que les dan a los empleadores para sacarnos nuestros logros conseguidos con tanto esfuerzo, ¿está listo para luchar por la protección de nuestras pensiones y cobertura de salud en los difíciles meses que tenemos por delante? Tengo mucha confianza en su respuesta positiva.

En solidaridad,

George Gresham

ACTIVIST PAGE / PÁGINA DEL ACTIVISTA

THIS PAGE IS PAID FOR BY 1199SEIU UNITED HEALTHCARE WORKERS EAST / ESTA PÁGINA LA FINANCIA 1199SEIU UNITED HEALTHCARE WORKERS EAST


Wednesday Knitting & Crocheting Classes Are Back in Brooklyn!If you want to learn how to knit and crochet or pick up where you left off on a project you’ve been working on, then join us on Wednesdays in Brooklyn. The Beginners’ Knitting & Crocheting class is offered from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. An Advanced Knitting & Crocheting class is also offered from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Classes are held at 25 Elm Place Brooklyn, NY 11201. Please check the calendar for exact dates.

The Price of Continuing Education Classes Has ChangedCourses through the 1199SEIU/League Training and Upgrading Fund’s Institute for Continuing Education (ICE) now cost $20 per credit/hour.

Keep up with the latest research, clinical trends and emerging healthcare issues through ICE’s accredited continuing education seminars and symposiums for social workers, dietitians, laboratory technologists, LPNs and more. Through a special arrangement, the three- and six-hour courses are available to retirees. Registration is required, and retirees who are interested in finding out how to sign up must call (646) 473-6916 for more information. Find a schedule of seminars and symposiums at www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/Institute.

Act Now! Come to the Drama ClassThe Drama class reads plays aloud (no experience or memorization required) and discusses how the themes relate to daily life and current events. The class is currently reading August Wilson’s Fences, in anticipation of viewing the film. The class also practices writing and theater games to further explore drama and forge connections. Class is held on Tuesdays from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.

To learn about trip and vacation offers, call (800) 431-1130, ext. 5537. Please note that the travel company—not the Funds or the Union—is solely responsible for the trips provided.

Explore Age-Friendly WebsitesAge-Friendly NYC, a joint initiative of the NYC Mayor’s Office, the NYC Council and the New York Academy of Medicine, is dedicated to making New York a great place for seniors. Here are just a few of the initiatives you can read about through their network of websites at www.AgeFriendlyNYC.org:

• To learn about programs for the liberal and creative arts, computers and technology, business, job skills, personal growth and more, go to www.AgeFriendlyCollege.org.

• To learn about cultural events happening in your borough, download NYC-ARTS’ cultural guide books for seniors. The books provide information on ticket and member discounts, accessibility and locations and hours for local museums, dance and theater venues, libraries, zoos and more. Go to www.NYC-ARTS.org/seniors.

• Get information on upcoming cultural events, senior services and programs, community partners and senior centers near your home at the Department for the Aging website, www.NYC.gov/aging.

• Join the Theatre Development Fund (TDF), a nonprofit organization that works to make theater affordable and accessible to all. For full details, visit www.TDF.org.

Shakespeare Class

Tuesdays, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm1199SEIU RMD, 330 West 42nd Street, 9th Floor

The class is currently reading Henry IV, Part 1.

Meeting Topics*May 25: Healthcare-associated Infections (HAIs)June 29: Depression and Anxiety Disorders

*Sponsored by HealthCare Partners, IPA

Florida Retirees Celebrate at Annual BanquetOn March 3, more than 1,400 Florida retirees and their guests from across the state gathered at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort for our Annual Florida Retiree Banquet. Everyone mixed and mingled with friends and former co-workers while enjoying fabulous food, great music and dancing. Please join us in thanking all who helped make the annual tradition such a success.



President’s MessageMensaje de la Presidenta


As we welcome the arrival of spring, the warmer temperatures and longer days are sure to help us continue to fulfill our pledge, as 1199SEIU retirees, to remain “Retired but Active.” In fact, this is perhaps the perfect time of year to go outside and get moving!

As a retired healthcare worker—I spent 40 years as a clinical laboratory technologist—I saw firsthand the value of quality healthcare benefits. We are fortunate, as 1199SEIU retirees, to have supplemental health coverage, but we must do our part to stay well. And we know that getting preventive screenings and developing healthy habits are the best ways to avoid chronic illness.

On a related note, let me take a moment to thank all of you who have been regular visitors to the Retired Members Division or attended chapter meetings. As many of you know, a great way to stay active is by participating in classes and activities both at 330 West 42nd St. and our local chapters. I encourage you to check your monthly bulletin for class schedules, as there are choices to suit nearly every interest—from photography, drama and mindful meditation to yoga, dance, Tai Chi, Chi Gong and many other selections.

Last but not least, I’d like to thank the retirees who have stayed current with their Union dues and encourage those of you who may have fallen behind to restart your contributions. Supporting our Union is an important way to help ensure that future 199SEIU retirees have a voice.

In solidarity, Mary Stovall-Merrill


MAY CHAPTER MEETINGS

Florida ChaptersBroward – Leon Davis ChapterTuesday, May 9 – 1:00 pm to 3:00 pmTamarac Community Center – Coconut Palm Room8601 West Commercial Blvd. • Tamarac, FL 33351

Casselberry – Doris Turner Chapter NEW TIME THIS MONTH!Thursday, May 18 – 10:30 am to 12:30 pmCasselberry Public Library215 North Oxford Road • Casselberry, FL 32707

Fort Myers ChapterMonday, May 22 – 11:00 am to 1:00 pmThe Riverside Community Center3061 East Riverside Drive • Fort Myers, FL 33916

Miami-Dade – Ossie Davis Chapter Thursday, May 4 – 10:30 am to 12:30 pmNorland United Methodist Church885 NW 195th StreetMiami Gardens, FL 33169

North Port ChapterTuesday, May 23 – 11:00 am to 1:00 pmMorgan Family Community Center6207 West Price Blvd. • North Port, FL 34291

Orlando ChapterWednesday, May 17 – 11:00 am to 1:00 pmUAW Local #7881825 West Oak Ridge Road • Orlando, FL 32809

Palm Bay/Melbourne ChapterTuesday, May 16 – 1:30 pm to 3:30 pmPalm Bay Community Center – Room C1502 Port Malabar Blvd., NE • Palm Bay, FL 32905

Port St. Lucie Chapter MEETING CHANGE THIS MONTH!Wednesday, May 24 – 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Port St. Lucie Community Center2195 SE Airoso Blvd. • Port St. Lucie, FL 34984

South Palm Beach ChapterThursday, May 11 – 11:00 am to 1:00 pmTemple Anshei Shalom7099 West Atlantic Avenue • Delray Beach, FL 33446

Tampa Chapter NEW LOCATION!Wednesday, May 24 – 10:00 am to 1:00 pmSailport Waterfront Suites2506 North Rocky Point Drive • Tampa, FL 33607

West Palm Beach ChapterWednesday, May 3 – 11:00 am to 1:00 pmSt. Christopher’s Episcopal Church – Parish Hall1063 North Haverhill Road • West Palm Beach, FL 33417

For information, contact Marilyn Silverberg: [email protected]; Toll-free: (877) 369-8340Palm Beach County: (561) 369-8340; Fax: (561) 369-83428775 Via Tuscany Drive • Boynton Beach, FL 33472

New York ChaptersBronx – Joseph James ChapterFriday, May 12 • 11:00 am to 1:00 pm1199SEIU Healthcare & Education Center2501 Grand Concourse, Room 301 • Bronx, NY 10468

Brooklyn – Marshall Dubin Chapter Wednesday, May 31 • 11:00 am to 1:00 pmBrooklyn College – Student Center, 2nd FloorEast 27th Street & Campus Road • Brooklyn, NY 11210

Brooklyn – Mattie Small ChapterFriday, May 19 • 11:30 am to 1:30 pm1199SEIU Brooklyn Office25 Elm Place (between Fulton & Livingston Streets) • Brooklyn, NY 11201

East Harlem – Leon Davis ChapterFriday, May 26 • 10:30 am to noonJefferson Senior Center2205 First Avenue • New York, NY 10029

Hicksville – Milton Konowe ChapterWednesday, May 17 • 11:00 am to 1:00 pm1199SEIU Hicksville Office100 Duffy Avenue • Hicksville, NY 11801

New Hyde Park – Eleanor Tilson ChapterTuesday, May 16 • 3:00 pm to 4:30 pmNorthwell Health (formerly NS-LIJ) Cohen Children’s Medical CenterCafeteria – Lower Level269-01 76th Avenue • New Hyde Park, NY 11040

North Bronx – Bernard Minter Chapter Tuesday, May 9 • 1:00 pm to 3:00 pmHoly Rosary Church1510 Adee Avenue (enter at parking lot) • Bronx, NY 10469

Queens – Edward Garrins Chapter Tuesday, May 23 • 11:30 am to 1:00 pmMajority Baptist Church115-21 Farmers Blvd. • St. Albans, NY 11412

Staten Island Chapter Monday, May 8 • 11:00 am to 1:00 pm1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds Office790 Port Richmond Avenue (off Forest Avenue) • Staten Island, NY 10302

Suffolk County Chapter Thursday, May 11 • 11:00 am to 1:00 pmFirst Baptist Church of Riverhead1018 Northville Turnpike • Riverhead, NY 11901

Westchester – Hudson Valley Region Chapter Stay healthy! Come to our yoga class and chapter meeting on Wednesday, May 3: Yoga: 11:30 am • Chapter Meeting: 12:30 pm1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East99 Church Street • White Plains, NY 10601

North & South Carolinas ChapterWellness Month Friday, May 19 • 9:30 am to noonBirnie Hope Center • 210 South Purdy Street • Sumter, SC 29150For information, call Nonnie B. Perry at (803) 481-0475.

Estimados Hermanos y Hermanas:

A medida que se aproxima la primavera, las temperaturas más cálidas y los días más largos nos ayudarán a continuar cumpliendo nuestro compromiso como jubilados de 1199SEIU de mantenernos “Jubilados pero activos”. De hecho, este es quizás el momento perfecto del año para salir y ponerse en movimiento.

Como trabajadora de atención médica jubilada, pasé 40 años como técnica de laboratorio clínico y comprobé con mis propios ojos el valor de los beneficios de atención médica de calidad. Como jubilados de 1199SEIU, somos afortunados de tener cobertura de salud complementaria, pero debemos hacer lo que nos corresponde para mantenernos bien. Y sabemos que la mejor forma de evitar enfermedades crónicas es realizando exámenes preventivos y desarrollando hábitos saludables.

Asimismo, me gustaría tomar un momento para agradecer a todos los que han visitado regularmente la División de Miembros Jubilados o asistido a las reuniones de las agrupaciones. Como muchos de ustedes saben, una buena forma de mantenerse activo es participando en clases y actividades tanto en 330 West 42nd St. como en nuestras agrupaciones locales. Los invito a consultar su boletín mensual para obtener los horarios de las clases, ya que hay opciones para casi todos los intereses: desde fotografía, drama y meditación consciente hasta yoga, Tai Chi, Chi Gong y muchas otras opciones.

Y por último, me gustaría agradecer a los jubilados que se han mantenido al día con sus cuotas Sindicales y alentar a aquellos que se han retrasado a reanudar sus contribuciones. Apoyar a nuestro Sindicato es una forma importante de ayudar a asegurar que los futuros jubilados de 199SEIU tengan voz.

En solidaridad, Mary Stovall-Merrill


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