Many New York City school water fountains have been found to have higher Lead levels than Flint, Michigan following statewide testing performed December 2016.

New York has found over 33,000 school water fountains and faucets that have tested positive for Lead since December 2016.

As of March 2017, All NYC Borough Presidents have called on DOE to provide free bottled water and child blood lead tests.

Minimal Lead exposure in children has been proven to lower their intelligence quotient (IQ), cause Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), increase aggression, enhance delinquency, decrease rates of childhood growth, cause hearing impairments, and cause infertility.

Current New York Childhood testing standards are outdated by more than 5 years - this means what the New York State Department of Health considers "elevated levels" of Lead found in a child's blood is literally 2x higher than the current standard set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

When New York children have 2x the amount of Lead in their blood as is safe, high school graduation rate decreases, and the delinquency rate increases. Both scenarios have proven associations with Lead exposure. Both scenarios hurt our economy. We can do better.

The CDC considers 5ug/dL of Lead in a child's blood to be considers "elevated." New York State considers 10ug/dL to be "elevated." The CDC their standard in January 2012, following the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

A study by the National Institute of Health projects national savings of $1.2 trillion from costs associated with the proven effects of early childhood Lead exposure on high school graduation rates and on crime.

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Progressive Action discussed the secret court case of the union wanting to undo bus consolidation, John Samuelsen misleading the membership contract time, members being unhappy with their raises, supporting a younger administration, the Assault March and much more!

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Progressive Action discussed the secret court case of the union wanting to undo bus consolidation, John Samuelsen misleading the membership contract time, members being unhappy with their raises, supporting a younger administration, the Assault March and much more!

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Mr. Rosario entered the MTA in 1986 as a CTA

In 1988 I became a Gang Shop Steward for the Cleaners @ Concoure Mtce Shop.

The Union at that time was pretty much like the present Administration. Very little help. He had to learn how to be a rep the hard way and was constantly targeted by management. In his first 10 years working for the MTA, he almost quit the job twice out of the frustration of trying to do the right thing.

It was only when Roger Toussaint took office in 2000 that he saw hope and a turnaround of things. The Rep who found him and empowered him was Vernon Thorpe.

It was during this time of education and enlightenment that he met Joe Campbell, Rodney Glenn, Ed Watt and so many good people that are too many to mention. He took every training that was available to learn his trade as a rep.

He was elected to the E- Board twice. He was a Division Vice Chair for CTA's. He co-founded a Union sanction Newsletter called the Phoenix.

Max was also a Union delegate to the International Convention 2008.

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Mr. Rosario entered the MTA in 1986 as a CTA

In 1988 I became a Gang Shop Steward for the Cleaners @ Concoure Mtce Shop.

The Union at that time was pretty much like the present Administration. Very little help. He had to learn how to be a rep the hard way and was constantly targeted by management. In his first 10 years working for the MTA, he almost quit the job twice out of the frustration of trying to do the right thing.

It was only when Roger Toussaint took office in 2000 that he saw hope and a turnaround of things. The Rep who found him and empowered him was Vernon Thorpe.

It was during this time of education and enlightenment that he met Joe Campbell, Rodney Glenn, Ed Watt and so many good people that are too many to mention. He took every training that was available to learn his trade as a rep.

He was elected to the E- Board twice. He was a Division Vice Chair for CTA's. He co-founded a Union sanction Newsletter called the Phoenix.

Max was also a Union delegate to the International Convention 2008.

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Progressive Action had the chance to interview former bus operator Vaughn Brooks on his dealings and interactions with the union and its reps.

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Progressive Action had the chance to interview former bus operator Vaughn Brooks on his dealings and interactions with the union and its reps.

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Progressive Action had bus operator of 17 years Nilda Lont on the show to discuss a lot of key issues that plague surface workers, including issues within the union.

This interview is a must listen as Ms. Lont give valuable information to every member of TWU Local 100.

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Progressive Action had bus operator of 17 years Nilda Lont on the show to discuss a lot of key issues that plague surface workers, including issues within the union.

This interview is a must listen as Ms. Lont give valuable information to every member of TWU Local 100.

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Progressive Action interviewed Cyriac StVil co-founder and spokes person 500 Making A Difference. 500 Men Making a Difference, is a non-profit organization operating in the five boroughs of New York City.

The organization is based in Brooklyn New York and engages young men in one on one mentoring, hands on community revitalization projects, group tutoring and volunteer placement.

We covered a lot of topics such as...

- Community Outreach

- How we as black people are seen in the media

- Importance of education in the black community

- Trump

- Building community power

- Why mentoring youth is important

AND MUCH MORE!!!!

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