Locksmith / Georgetown University / Washington, DC
"Barack Obama Is Good For America"
Walter Bosque Acupuncture Technician / Promesa / Bronx, NY
Walter Bosque is an acupuncture technician at Promesa, a community development organization The Bronx, NY. He has dedicated much of his time lately to going to home health aide in-service trainings and talking to the aides about their pay and benefits.
Fiona Andrews ER Tech / United Medical Center / Washington, DC
Fiona Andrews is an ER tech at United Medical Center, formerly Greater Southeast Community Hospital, in Washington, DC. The hospital almost closed last year, surviving only due to a new owner and a major financial commitment from the city.
Daryl Long Environmental Services / Maryland General Hospital / Baltimore, MD
Daryl Long, who works in environmental services at Maryland General Hospital in Baltimore, still smiles when he talks about being a Member Political Organizer (MPO) for Donna Edwards during her historic congressional campaign in February 2008.
Michael Lyn Electrician / Long Island Jewish Hospital / New York
"It has been for too long now that the world has looked at our nation with contempt,” says Michael Lyn, an electrician at New York’s Long Island Jewish Hospital for 20 years. “I believe that for our people, our nation and for the human race we need a leader of integrity and love - love that other nations can see."
“We knocked on thousands of doors. My purpose was to energize folks to the level I am. The days were long, and the weather was bad, but it was definitely worth it.”
Celeste and Rosalind are known throughout the Union for their activism as Delegates, lobbying their elected representatives, and attending rallies to fight for improved healthcare funding.