Glad that Jan Hochadel and I were able to attend the HPAE retirement party for Ann Twomey and Bernie Gerard this week.
Ann and Bernie’s contribution to the labor movement is nearly impossible to measure.
They both played key roles in organizing their respective hospitals, in expanding HPAE, both in number of members and facilities represented and in influence in the state of New Jersey and the labor movement.
Their leadership has established an HPAE culture based on the organizing model of unionism, stressing member and community engagement to build a voice for workers and the people we serve.
On a personal note, they have each mentored me as I have moved from being a local nurse organizer, to local president, to state officer. Through example and advice, they have been true sister and brother to me.
They leave the HPAE in great hands with new president Debbie White and her leadership tam and AFT Connecticut looks forward to continuing the fight along side them.
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