Local 300 Civil Service Forum

Front Row L to R: Mary Walker, Stephen Liu, Lydia Sechter

Middle Row L to R: Rosalyn Conaway, Evelyn Negron, Joseph Key

Back Row L to R: Joseph Vacirca, James Golden, Wayne Ramjohn

OFFICERS

James Golden, President

I started with The City as an Office Associate. After two and a half years I became a Quality Assurance Specialist, and in the mid 90's I was made an Associate Quality Assurance Specialist. My career with The City of New York spans over the course of twenty six years and I have witnessed very many situations in that time which has led me to agree with the person that said experience is the best teacher.

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Queens College. I also attended many classes and seminars at the Cornell Labor Institute on Union Building, Management and Conflict Resolution. My Union career started in 1996 when I became a Shop Steward for Local 300. Since that time I have ascended through the ranks to the Presidency of Local 300.

Since getting elected President, I am very proud of the fact that we have turned our Union into an easy and extremely accessible Union for our members. This is one of the very few Unions in The City of New York where once a message is left by a member the Union Officer will get back to them within a few days. We have settled many contracts in our tenure and have gotten the best possible raises for our membership; we have left nothing on the table and have given nothing back. We have increased benefits and established an Annuity Fund for the benefit of our membership. There is no problem too large or too small for us to tackle.

Joseph L. Key,
Vice President

For 44 years I have been employed at the NYC Department of Education. I have been in the Title of Procurement Analyst III since 1985.

I was elected to the Local 300 Executive Board in 2001 as an Executive board Member until I was appointed Vice President in 2006.

Mary Walker,
Secretary-Treasurer

I began my career with The City of New York July 20, 1964 with NYC Health & Hospitals Corporation.

Having worked my way through the rank and file for 18 years, I proudly joined Local 300 in February of 1982 as a Procurement Analyst for 23 years and retired my title at Bellevue Hospital, February 2006.

I served as a Local 300 Shop Steward under the auspice of the late, Sal Cangiarella. In 1998 I was elected by the membership to serve as a member of the Local 300 Executive Board at the capacity of Secretary-Treasurer. In holding this position, I am responsible for all financial records and transactions.

Lydia Sechter, Recording Secretary

I am Lydia Sechter and I have had the honor of being the Recording Secretary for Local 300 for the past 9 years.

My career with the City began 24 years ago, first as a Buyer, then as a general Purchasing Agent at the Office of the Chief Medical where my assignments included the purchasing of medical and laboratory equipment and vehicles.

Currently, I am employed at the Department of Citywide Administrative Services at the capacity of Procurement Analyst, where I am responsible for purchasing furniture. I see the job of purchasing goods and services for a City such as New York as a test of skills, knowledge and ingenuity. It is a challenge that I am happy to meet on a daily basis.

BOARD MEMBERS

Rosalyn Conaway

I began my career with The City of New York in 1980 as a Fingerprint Technician at the New York Police Department. In the year 2000, I was promoted to a Level III.

Currently I am assigned to the Bronx Latent Print Unit located at the Detective Bureau. I started with Local 300 as a Shop Steward in 1995; in 2008 I was appointed to the Executive Board.

Stephen Liu

I am Stephen Liu, current Executive Board member of Local 300 where I have been serving union members since 1992.

For the past five years I have held the position of a Procurement Analyst at the NYC Housing Preservation and Development Agency.

Prior to that, I was employed at the Department of Citywide Administrative Services for fifteen years after starting my career with the NYC Department of Education. My career has been filled with public service jobs to help the community and it is an honor to continue serving as an Executive Board Member for the Local 300 Union.

Wayne Ramjohn

Hello, my name is Wayne Ramjohn and I have been an elected Board Member for the past 9 years. Since elected to this position I have also acquired the responsibility of Ethics Officer, and sit proudly on the Local 300 Executive Board's Grievance Committee.

Currently, I am in my 23rd year as an employee of The City of New York as a Level II Fuel Inspector. It is a pleasure to introduce myself to you, and to let you know that I am here to serve you.

Joseph Vacirca

Prior to his appointment to the Executive Board in 2008, Mr. Vacirca served as a Shop Steward. Mr. Vacirca has been working for the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services, Division of Municipal Supply Services for approximately twenty four years.

Joe is assigned to BQA (Bureau of Quality Assurance) Automotive Unit whose primary function is to inspect all new motorized vehicles that are purchased by the NYC Mayoralty Agencies.

Evelyn Negron

It's an honor and privilege to be elected as a member of SEIU Local 300 executive board. I am currently working at NYC Health and Hospital as a Procurement Analyst.

Prior to this, I held the same title with New York City Housing Authority. I look forward to serving as an Executive Board Member to all my fellow SEIU Local 300 members.