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Visiting Nurse Service contract ratification

The UFT’s Visiting Nurse Service of New York chapter overwhelmingly ratified a new contract at UFT headquarters on Jan. 29, just two days before the old contract was set to expire. The two-year agreement achieves exactly what members told the union they wanted: it protects their defined-benefit pension, preserves their no-cost health insurance and provides a salary increase.
Tom Pang (center) and other members of the Visiting Nurse Service UFT chapter su
Tom Pang (center) and other members of the Visiting Nurse Service UFT chapter submit their ballots during the contract ratification vote at UFT headquarters on Jan. 29.
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UFT Vice President Anne Goldman gives members an overview of the negotiations be
UFT Vice President Anne Goldman gives members an overview of the negotiations before the vote.
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Negotiating committee members (from left) Christine Mooney and Donna Pulcrano sp
Negotiating committee members (from left) Christine Mooney and Donna Pulcrano speak to members about contract specifics.
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Raquel Webb Geddes, the VNS chapter leader, says, “I am so proud to be your chap
Raquel Webb Geddes, the VNS chapter leader, says, “I am so proud to be your chapter leader and proud to be a union member.”
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Negotiating Committee members (from left) Diana Vales, Casserene Cassells and Pa
Negotiating Committee members (from left) Diana Vales, Casserene Cassells and Paula Gardner. Cassells told the audience, “We spoke. They did not want to listen. We made them listen.”
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VNS members cast their votes for the contract. Only three people voted against r
VNS members cast their votes for the contract. Only three people voted against ratification.
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The negotiating committee poses for a photo before the vote is counted.
The negotiating committee poses for a photo before the vote is counted.
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Negotiating committee members and rank-and-file members pose with UFT Vice Presi
Negotiating committee members and rank-and-file members pose with UFT Vice President Anne Goldman (third from right) and Joseph Seletski (second from right), a UFT benefits administrator.
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Stella Goldgisser casts her vote while Vitaly Kravehinksy (left) waits his turn.
Stella Goldgisser casts her vote while Vitaly Kravehinksy (left) waits his turn.
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Tom Pang (center) and other members of the Visiting Nurse Service UFT chapter su
Tom Pang (center) and other members of the Visiting Nurse Service UFT chapter submit their ballots during the contract ratification vote at UFT headquarters on Jan. 29.
Miller Photography
UFT Vice President Anne Goldman gives members an overview of the negotiations be
UFT Vice President Anne Goldman gives members an overview of the negotiations before the vote.
Miller Photography
Negotiating committee members (from left) Christine Mooney and Donna Pulcrano sp
Negotiating committee members (from left) Christine Mooney and Donna Pulcrano speak to members about contract specifics.
Miller Photography
Raquel Webb Geddes, the VNS chapter leader, says, “I am so proud to be your chap
Raquel Webb Geddes, the VNS chapter leader, says, “I am so proud to be your chapter leader and proud to be a union member.”
Miller Photography
Negotiating Committee members (from left) Diana Vales, Casserene Cassells and Pa
Negotiating Committee members (from left) Diana Vales, Casserene Cassells and Paula Gardner. Cassells told the audience, “We spoke. They did not want to listen. We made them listen.”
Miller Photography
VNS members cast their votes for the contract. Only three people voted against r
VNS members cast their votes for the contract. Only three people voted against ratification.
Miller Photography
The negotiating committee poses for a photo before the vote is counted.
The negotiating committee poses for a photo before the vote is counted.
Miller Photography
Negotiating committee members and rank-and-file members pose with UFT Vice Presi
Negotiating committee members and rank-and-file members pose with UFT Vice President Anne Goldman (third from right) and Joseph Seletski (second from right), a UFT benefits administrator.
Miller Photography
Stella Goldgisser casts her vote while Vitaly Kravehinksy (left) waits his turn.
Stella Goldgisser casts her vote while Vitaly Kravehinksy (left) waits his turn.
Miller Photography
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